Aug
5
The i-MiEv electric car from Mitsubishi has started being shipped to a range of select customers.
Mitsubishi plan to release the car for everyone else in April next year. The car maker is beginning to take orders next month, selling the car at 34,000 euros.
The car comes with a 64 hp electric engine fitted into the back of the car. The engine is powered by a lithium ion battery that will give you 160 kilometres of driving. As for the top speed, with your lithium battery you will be able to reach 130 kilometres an hour (about 80 mph).
Once you drain your battery power, you will have to wait another 7 hours before going 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 quite small at only 3.4 metres in length and 2.5 metres wide, it can carry 4 people. It also comes with a range of features including air conditioning, an entertainment system, plus sat nav.
At 47,000 dollars (29,000 pounds) the new i-MiEv electric car is definately not the cheapest on the market. However, if you really are dedicated to the environment, then you won’t mind paying this sort of cash for a more environmentally friendly car.
If you’re not sure about the cost, no doubt there will be alternate ways to buy 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, although you pay a higher price for it initially, you don’t have to pay for petrol, being electric powered.