Hatchback · EV
Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2012–2017 (1st gen)
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- Price
- $22,995
- Range
- 62 mi
- Strength: Excellent running costs
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Poor driving fun
How it scores for you10 scores
Dirt-cheap electric commuting and little else - a 62-mile city kei car whose pace, refinement, and cabin felt a decade behind even at its own launch.
Recalled somewhat less often than cars of the same model years; 2 of its 2 recalls were serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Limited history so far, so this score may move as more recalls are filed. Adjusted +2 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 95% of cars we track.
13.2 cu ft of cargo space — among the smallest of the hatchbacks we track.
Upright packaging seats four adults in a pinch, but the cabin is narrow and cargo shallow.
66 hp, skinny tires, and a tall narrow body; among the slowest, least engaging cars sold this decade.
Rudimentary cabin electronics and slow CHAdeMO-era charging even by 2016 EV standards.
Kei-car thin seats, heavy road noise, and a choppy short-wheelbase ride.
EVs have typically lost value the fastest.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls4 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
4 recalls across 2016–2017
- Recall — Airbags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module (2017)
- Recall — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum (2017)
- Recall — Airbags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module (2016)
2017
- RecallAirbags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module17V793000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-MiEV vehicles, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the pa
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum19V804000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles. Water may penetrate the brake assist vacuum pump, causing corrosion and a failure of the brake vacuum pump.
2016
- RecallAirbags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module17V793000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-MiEV vehicles, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the pa
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum19V804000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles. Water may penetrate the brake assist vacuum pump, causing corrosion and a failure of the brake vacuum pump.
Cost to own$14,800 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$22,995
Estimated used price, by model year
$700/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
126
Highway MPG
99
Combined MPG
112
Electric range
62 mi
Horsepower
66 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
13.2 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
50.4 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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