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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 i-MiEV, so we've included reviews for other years of the i-MiEV since its last redesign.
Great urban car or 2nd car, fun to drive.
Barry Levine, 11/20/2018
2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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I've had my iMiev for over 2 yrs. First off, EPA range of 64 mi. refers to highway driving. On city or suburban roads, the range is as high as 80 miles, although in very cold weather this will drop to about 60 miles. "Range Anxiety" will dissipate once you're familiar with the car. Battery status and range-remaining gauges are useful. Planning your trips with Google maps is worth doing, if you're approaching the range limits. BTW, back roads are usually shorter, more pleasant, with less traffic. The car is responsive with good pickup, although this is more noticeable when moving than from a dead stop. But I leave plenty of folks in the dust when a light changes, if I need to. Pretty quiet but typical small car road noise at higher speeds. Not bad on the highway, but you'll be much happier at 70 than 80. Charging time (for completely discharged battery) is 14 hrs at 110V and I just charge it overnight, no problem. I plan my trips (musician, traveling to local gigs) and have driven home on "the turtle" (low battery indicator on) just once. No more gas stations! Charging time only 7 hrs if you invest in a 220V charger. The car also has the fast-charge slot (80% in 30 min.) but I don't use it. On the con side, the rear seats are not rated as safe as the front seats. Using the electric heat will pull the range down 10 or more miles (but it has heated front seats, and with a 12V lap blanket, winter in New England is tolerable.) The AC works well, and pulls down the range 7 miles or so if run continuously. Back seats fold down, so the car can haul plenty of stuff if need be. "The little car that could."
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Winner for running errands in town!
Jamu Joe, 09/02/2018
2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The MiEV is a winner for short range errands. We have a plush RAM 1500 Limited for long range trips, towing our Airstream and hauling stuff, but for errand trips to town (Durango, CO), I much prefer the MiEV. Adequate range, easy parking in tight spaces downtown, extremely economical and fun to drive. No, it's not a Tesla, it's plain and a bit funky, but so what. I love passing by the gas stations to recharge in my own garage. It even handles snow on our steep driveway amazingly well.
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great alternative to nissan leaf
Jack, 08/10/2016
2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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Does the same thing as Nissan's leaf but costs less and has more headroom
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MItsubishi will not honor battery warranty
Tony J, 11/18/2020
2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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I bought a Mitsubishi Miev in 2013. While it is basic, it was well designed and has given me years of service. However, I counted on its 10 year battery warranty. The range has declined to 35 miles to 40 miles, inconsistently and unreliably. I only drive sporadically, so the car has been driven only about 28,000 miles. The annual average for American drivers is 12,000 miles per year. Despite the fact that the battery does not provide a useful range at this point, and the range is between 50% to 66% of the original expected range, and despite the fact that the battery has only been used approximately a third of what would have been expected by now, Mitsubishi has refused to honor its battery warranty. I recommend that you buy electric vehicles, but that you buy them from a company other than Mitsubishi.