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2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
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2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

The i-MiEV, also known just as the i, is Mitsubishi's electric car. It uses a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery that takes between six and seven hours to charge on a 240-volt, Level 2 charger, or 21 hours on a standard 110-volt charger. Its range is EPA-rated at 62 miles, although we generally got 56 miles. We measured its energy consumption at 111 mpg equivalent. The motor puts out 63 hp. This is cheapest all-electric car available, but the tradeoff is it's slow, clumsy, stiff riding, and spartan inside. The i-MiEV has been discontinued for 2018.

Market value
$3,575
Fuel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
4
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Model year 2016
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Electric
Body style
4-door hatchback
Drive type
RWD
Transmission
Direct, 1-speed
Category
Electric cars
Generation began
2012

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,575
Retail value range
$3,575 - $3,575
Original MSRP range
$22,995 - $22,995
Trade-in range
$1,135 - $1,135

Ratings

Road test score
35/100

Fuel economy

Tested city
104 MPG
Tested highway
116 MPG
Tested overall
111 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$15
Cruising range
55 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
4.9 sec
0-60 mph
14.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
132 ft
Avoidance speed
52 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
145 in
Width
62 in
Height
64 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Weight
2,610 lb
Maximum load
660 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
4 people
Front head room
5 in
Front leg room
39.5 in
Rear head room
4.5 in
Rear leg room
25 in
Luggage
1+1+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
10/10
Greenhouse gas score
10/10
SmartWay
Elite

Brand context

About Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi sells a small range of budget-friendly SUVs that have been steadily improving in the brand’s road-test scores. In the past, Mitsubishi was known for its partnership with Chrysler and its eclectic lineup. Discontinued models include the budget-friendly Mirage, sports cars like the 3000 GT, Eclipse, and Lancer Evolution, mid-priced sedans, and dedicated off-road SUVs. After struggling during the 2000s and 2010s, Mitsubishi is now part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and has benefited from access to the other alliance members’ designs and technology. The Mitsubishi Outlander, for example, is based on the Nissan Rogue. Because Mitsubishi’s lineup is a mix of newer and older designs, some older models lag behind in crash test ratings while newer ones get top scores.

Vehicle ID: 5734 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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