2014
Mitsubishi i-MiEV

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Notable features

Base price lowered more than $6,000

Many new standard features

Four-door four-seater

Battery-electric drivetrain

120- or 240-volt charging

Up to $7,500 tax credit

The good & the bad

The good

Surprising interior space

Easy to park

Flat cargo floor (seats folded)

Heated front seats standard

Standard quick-charge port

The bad

No gasoline generator backup

Steering wheel doesn't adjust

Uninspired handling

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Expert 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV review

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Vehicle Overview

The battery-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV four-door hatchback seats up to four people. It features a 330-volt lithium-ion battery pack, and its primary competitor is the Nissan Leaf.

New for 2014
Mitsubishi has lowered the starting price of the i-MiEV by more than $6,000. The electric car also gains a number of standard features like heated front seats, a quick-charge port, a battery warming system, heated side mirrors, a leather-covered steering wheel and shift knob, aluminum wheels and fog lights.

Exterior Highlights

Aluminum wheels with low-rolling-resistance tires
Body-color door handles and heated side mirrors
LED taillights
Charge port lamp
Fog lights

Interior Highlights

Generous cargo space, roomy interior
Air conditioning
Heated front seats
CD stereo; premium audio available
50/50-split folding rear seat with recline feature
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

Under the Hood

Lithium-ion battery pack drives an electric motor
Rear-wheel drive
Switchable Level 1 charging can recharge battery in 22 hours (8 amps) or 14 hours (12 amps)
DC quick-charge port

Safety Features

Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Side curtain airbags
Antilock brakes
Electronic stability system with traction control

2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

Aluminum wheels with low-rolling-resistance tires
Body-color door handles and heated side mirrors
LED taillights
Charge port lamp
Fog lights

Interior Highlights

Generous cargo space, roomy interior
Air conditioning
Heated front seats
CD stereo; premium audio available
50/50-split folding rear seat with recline feature
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

Under the Hood

Lithium-ion battery pack drives an electric motor
Rear-wheel drive
Switchable Level 1 charging can recharge battery in 22 hours (8 amps) or 14 hours (12 amps)
DC quick-charge port

Safety Features

Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Side curtain airbags
Antilock brakes
Electronic stability system with traction control

Safety review

Based on the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Overall rating: 4/5
Combined side rating front seat: 5/5
Combined side rating rear seat: 2/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 4/5
Overall side crash rating: 3/5
Rollover rating: 4/5
Side barrier rating: 3/5

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

14.7%

Risk of rollover

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

14.7%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

7 years / 100,000 miles

Powertrain

5 years / 60,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

Less than 5 years / less than 60,000 miles

Basic

Remainder of original 5 years / 60,000 miles

Dealer certification

123-point inspection

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Most recent

By NJ suburbanite from Short Hills, NJ

Owns this car

February 25, 2015

Great little car for the $$ - widely misunderstood

I've had it with 'experts' car reviews which compare all cars equally. This is especially misplaced when reviewing a 'limited purpose' vehicle such as the i-miev. The i-miev is a super cute, super cheap to buy AND run and very fun to drive vehicle. It is reasonably safe and comfortable, and extremely reliable with very little

maintenance requirements. What it is not is something that can be used for a road trip or driven in snow, and it is certainly not a luxury car. Those of you old enough might compare it to the VW beetle. It's great as a 2nd car for suburbanites shuttling kids within a 10 mile radius to school and activities, or a station car, or for a college kid to have - with their parents knowing they cannot go on a road trip! For us in suburbia, we juice it up at home and use it for about 70% of our driving. It feels great to not burn gas, too - in addition to the enviro, benefits, consider that the U.S. does not import any fuel to make electricity, but imports more than half the fuel to make gasoline and diesel.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does recommend this car

Comfort 4.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 4.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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By Watts my name from Houston, Texas

Owns this car

July 12, 2014

Hidden Gem of an electric car

"i didn't know Mitsubishi made an electric car" is the comment I hear most when showing this car to people. If you're looking for a fun driving, dependable in town vehicle, test drive this car. I have "owned" my car since February 2013. It's a 2012, ES model. Mitsubishi significantly reduced the price of the 2014 compared to

the 2012. A 2013 model was not produced for the United States market. The battery pack, motor and controller are all the same from 2012 to 2014. The body is also exactly the same. The 2014 ES model includes many of the features that were additional price options on the 2012 ES or the higher priced SE model. For example, the DC/DC quick charger is now included with the base price. The 2014 comes with a dual amperage, EVSE. This is the electric cord used to charge the car. It plugs into a standard 120 volt outlet and can charge the car at either 8 or 12 amps. Many electric car owners also install a 240 volt (level2) EVSE at their house. Over the past 12000 miles the only service I have done with the car is putting air in the tires and water in the windshield washer dispenser. With the battery pack sitting under the passenger compartment, the low center of gravity makes driving this car feel like a sports car. The car seats four adults and has additional storage behind the rear seats. My car is on a two year lease that expires in February, 2015.

Purchased a New car
Does recommend this car

Comfort 3.0

Interior 2.0

Performance 4.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 3.0

Reliability 5.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV?

The 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is available in 1 trim level:

ES (1 style)

What is the electric range of the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV?

The 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV can travel 62 miles on a single charge depending on electric motor and battery options.

EPA-estimated range is the distance, or predicted distance, a new plug-in vehicle will travel on electric power before its battery charge is exhausted. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, trim level, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV reliable?

The 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV owners.

Is the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5

Based on 2 reviews

Comfort: 3.5
Interior: 3.0
Performance: 4.0
Value: 5.0
Exterior: 4.0
Reliability: 5.0

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