The i-MiEv electric car from Mitsubishi has started being shipped to a range of select customers.
Mitsubishi have scheduled the release of the car for sometime in April 2010. The car manufacturer is starting to take orders next month at a cost of 34,000 euros.
The car is fitted with a 64 hp electric engine which is fitted in the back of the car. The engine is powered by a lithium ion battery that gives you 160 kilometres of driving time before being drained. As for the speed side of things, you should be able to get to 80 mph with the lithium battery.
Once you have driven you 160 kilometres, you will have to hold up for another 7 hours while it recharges. However, by choosing a quick charge, you can charge the battry to 80% in just half an hour, not sure why it would take a total of 7 hours to charge to 100%.
Although the car is quite small at only 3.4 metres in total length and 2.5 metres wide, it's able to carry 4 people. It also features air conditioning to keep your passengers cool, aswell as a navigation and entertainement system.
At 34,000 euros which works out at around 29,000 pounds or 47,000 dollars, this is no cheap small car. However, I guess if you really want to save the planet, you won't mind paying a little bit more for a greener vehicle.
No doubt there will be a cheaper method to get this car. 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 think that the i-MiEv doesn't need petrol, it sounds even cheaper to lease.
