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Zero drive-time CO2 emissions
The all-electric i-MiEV is a zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) which produces no CO2 emissions while being driven
(Even when the CO2 emissions at power generating stations are taken into consideration, the i-MiEV generates
approximately one-third of the CO2 produced by the gasoline “i” minicar (Calculated in-house based on the
average of electric energy frameworks in Japan)).
Driven 100% by electrical power
The only cost the i-MiEV incurs to run it is electricity expense. Also, depending on electric power company rate
fees, the running cost can be minimized by charging the battery when off-peak (late night) rates apply. In June
2008, the i-MiEV covered the roughly 860 km from Tokyo to Lake Toya at a power cost of approximately 1,700 yen
at the CO2 Reduction EV Lake Toya Caravan* project held on the occasion of the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit.
Features of the i-MiEV
In addition to the ultimate in environmental
performance, the i-MiEV, which offers quiet,
smooth, and powerful takeoff power,
boasts five distinct features.
2
Charging-to-driving process
Power supply
Normal
charging
Quick charging
Drive battery
Charging Regenerative
brakes
Electricity
generation
Inverter Motor Transmission Driving
On-board
charger
* Held by the Japan Electric Vehicle Club
New-Generation Electric Vehicle i-MiEV
12 MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION Annual Report 2009