Vehicle Information Guide

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i
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i Specification
List Price shown includes VAT but excludes VED
First Registration Fee. Metallic and Pearlescent
paint is a 300 inc VAT option on all models.
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i Colours
Cool Silver (M)
Ash Grey (M)
Metallic and Pearlescent paint is a 300 (inc
VAT) option
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i Environmental Information

• The Mitsubishi i is one of the cleanest cars on
  the road
• Emits only 114 g/km of Co2
• Falls into the low Band B tax bracket
• Excellent fuel economy from the turbocharged
  petrol engine

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The All-electric Mitsubishi i MiEV
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i MiEV is a proper car

• Electric version of a currently available vehicle
• i MiEV started development in 2006
• Everything is the same apart from there being an
  electric motor and battery pack in place of an
  engine and fuel tank
• Better handling - batteries give a low centre of
  gravity
• Seating Capacity - 4 adults
• Drive Train Automatic

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This is how the car is laid out
Charging Connector
Inverter
Charger
Quick Charge Connector
Lithium-ion Battery
Motor
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i MiEV Battery Pack
88 Cells
i MiEV Battery pack weighs approximately 200kg
including frame fixings
22 Modules
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The battery has a 10-year life

• 150,000 km (93,600 mile) battery range warranty
  yet to be confirmed by MMC
• After 10 years the battery still retains an 80
  charge capability

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This gives a strong level of driving performance

• Lively acceleration (0-62 mph in 13 secs)
• Maximum speed 87 mph
• Double the torque of the petrol (180Nm (133lb
  ft))
• Motor has 47kW output, 330V

i MiEV
Petrol i
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The i MiEV is easy to use

• Transmission Controls
• P - Park
• R - Reverse
• N - Neutral
• D - Drive
• Eco - Reduced Power (47kw to 18kw)
• B - Higher motor brake-force enabling
  regenerative recharging (still operates at 47kw)

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The i MiEV is easy to use
Trip
Gear Shift Battery Level
Seat Belt Warning
READY to drive
Brake Warning
Vehicle Speed
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There are 2 ways to charge the car

• Full Charge in 7 hours (200v)
• Quick Charge in 20mins (80)

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And an impressive range

• 80 100 miles
• But this is impacted by
• Driving speed
• Cold weather
• Heating / air-con use
• Steep inclines

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Running costs are minimal compared to a
traditional petrol car

• 100 miles for just 45 pence
• 0 car tax
• Free parking in certain London boroughs

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i MiEV maintenance

• Precise service intervals have to be confirmed
  but unlikely to be as frequent as a standard
  combustion engine car
• Servicing can be carried out at the local
  authorised dealer

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This car is ready to go

• Test programme involving 40 cars has already been
  running for the last 15 months
• Japanese power companies and government agencies
• Car driven by Heads of Government at Julys G8
  Summit
• There have been no problems identified in the
  test programme
• Emerging electric vehicle infrastructure in
  London and across the UK has made the UK the
  focus for a test in Europe

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Summary

• A proper, fully crash-tested car
• From a mainstream manufacturer
• Class-leading product specifications
• With national service and maintenance coverage
• Needs infrastructure development
• Needs tangible UK Government support