{"id":53844,"date":"2015-10-12T12:31:04","date_gmt":"2015-10-12T19:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/?p=53844"},"modified":"2017-10-09T14:18:19","modified_gmt":"2017-10-09T21:18:19","slug":"2016-mitsubishi-i-miev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/2016-mitsubishi-i-miev\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV \u2013 An Electric Vehicle Priced Just Right"},"content":{"rendered":"

One-week vehicle loan was provided for review purposes. All opinions are my own.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Type: Electric Hatchback
\nPrice:\u00a0$22,995<\/span>
\nFuel Efficiency: 126 city\/99 hwy<\/span>
\nSeats: 4<\/span><\/td>\n		Best Suited For: Small families, short commute
\nNotable Features: Decent handling, super turning radius, nice mileage
\nLinks: Official site<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Electric vehicles have come a long way and more charging stations popping up all of the time. However, for many, the price of most models is still out of reach. The 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is an exception to that though. Starting at just under $23,000, the i-MiEV (pronounced eye-meev) is much more affordable yet still offers features such as heated seats.<\/p>\n

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2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV\u00a0Review<\/h3>\n

The i-MiEV can go about 62-80 miles on one charge. On one side you\u2019ll find the port for Level 1 120V and Level 2 240V charging and on the other is the Level 3 DC quick charge port. For reviews, we generally use the 120V charging at 12V and charge it overnight. The only problem is that the cord is shorter than others that we have used. We had to do some negotiating with a neighbor to get one space closer to the outlet. Now owe them a \u201cthank you\u201d note and some cookies.<\/p>\n

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Handling is surprisingly good, turning radius is obviously stellar, and there\u2019s good visibility. You don\u2019t get any roll on turns and can maneuver with ease. A windy day may worry you, though, since it feels like you can tip over with the next gust. Space is somewhat tight in the front. I constantly had to move Frans\u2019 knee over while I was driving so this car is best driven alone or if the passenger doesn\u2019t do \u201cthe spread.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A trusty remote comes with the i-MiEV. This little gadget shows the battery level and lets you set a timer for the charging. While the concept seems forward-thinking, the design is very 90s with the retractable antenna and block display.<\/p>\n

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Charging up this week’s ride. #DriveMitsubishi @Mitsucars @driveshopusa @driveshop #ad<\/a><\/p>\n

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