Mitsubishi is shipping their new i-MiEv electric car to some select customers.
Other customers around the world will see their cars being delivered next year for an April release date. The car manufacturer is selling the car for 34,000 euros and are beginning to take orders next month.
The car contains a rear fitted, 64 hp electric engine. Using the lithium ion battery that powers the engine, you should be able to drive around 160 kilometres before running out of juice. As for the speed side of things, you should be able to get to 80 mph with the lithium battery.
After you have drained all of your 130 kilometres, you will have to wait another 7 hours for the battery to be fully charged again. However, you can do a quick charge which has been said to charge it yo 80% in just 30 minutes, not sure why it takes 7 hours for a full charge.
Although the car is relatively small in size at only 3.4 metres long and 2.5 metres in total width, it will still be able to carry 4 people. The compact car also comes with a navigation/entertainment system, aswell as added air conditioning.
At 47,000 dollars (29,000 pounds) the new i-MiEv electric car is definately not the cheapest on the market. However, I suppose if you really do care alot about the environment, then you won’t worry too much about the cost.
No doubt there will be a cheaper method to get this car. By getting a Mitsubishi lease out for this car you often pay less because you don’t buy the entire car. This is the same with any other car maker I must add, whether you want a Chrysler lease or a eco friendly Mitsubishi. However, when you think that you wouldn’t have to buy gasoline for the i-MiEv, it could be very cheap to lease.
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