Mitsubishi have begun delivery production versions of their i-MiEv electric car to select customers.
The rest of the customers will get their hands on the car sometimes in April 2010. The car maker will also begin taking orders for the electric vehicle as of next month for 34,000 euros, ready for the 2010 expected release.
The car is fitted with a 64hp electric engine. 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).
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, there is an alternate quick charge method which supposedly charges the battery to 80% in just 30 minutes, not sure why the full charge takes 7 hours then.
Although the car is relatively small in size at only 3.4 metres overall length and 2.5 metres wide, it’s able to carry 4 people. It includes a series of features including a navigation and entertainment system, plus air conditioning.
At 34,000 euros which works out at around 29,000 pounds or 47,000 dollars, this is no cheap small car. However, if you really want to help the world, you won’t mind paying the higher cost for a greener car.
No doubt you will be able to get this car by usign a alternative method. 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. Although, when you consider that you don’t have fuel charges on the i-MiEv, by leasing it you could save alot of money.
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