Mitsubishi officially confirmed at its New York Auto Show press conference that the fully-electric i MiEV microcar will be arriving on U.S. shores after ending the speculative rumors that had been circulating for quite a while now. Four-passenger i MiEV is scheduled to go on sale in Japan this July with Europe following suit in 2010 and the U.S. shortly after that. This tiny car is based on the Japanese market, rear-engined ‘i’ minicar with the measuring 3.395mm or 133.6-in. in length.
The i’s conventional gasoline engine is replaced from the electric version. Also, its also replaces for transmission and fuel tank with a lithium-ion battery system, electric motor and onboard charging system. However, it retains the standard i’s rear mid-ship architecture which allowed Mitsubishi to integrate the new components under the seats, luggage compartment and floor deck.
The i MiEV’s battery can takes around 12 to 14 hours – or half that time on a 220v after charged either from an 110v outlet. In addition, there is a fast charge connector that allows the battery to reach 80 percent of capacity in just 30 minutes.
But, it is most likely that the vehicle will undergo certain changes to ‘fit’ the needs of the American market.
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