Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
126 City / 99 HWY
Horsepower
66
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle mike H
Have not put a dime in this vehicle except electricity that the panels supply.
Haven't discovered any problems, performance is quit good being its an electric vehicle, reliability is great with no internal combustion engine. Comfort is just ok it is designed for short trips. The really only thing which is a drawback is its range, which is about 65 miles, but like I said its made for short trips.
accountCircle David Y
Best fun maintenance-free car to drive.
I have had this vehicle for almost six years, and I have done zero maintenance on it. Other than changing the tires, I have done nothing in terms of maintenance. Electric cars have very low maintenance. It is responsive, great handling, and all-around fun to drive. Of all the cars I have owned in my life (some 12+ cars), this is my favorite.
accountCircle Emily S
Reliable All Electric i-MiEV!
I love my ALL electric i-MiEV. It is reliable and fun to drive. I like that it looks different than most cars on the road today.
accountCircle Dave Y
Least expensive car to buy and maintain. I the five years that I've driven this EV, the only thing I've had to change is the tires. Extremely low maintenance, and very fun to drive, i.e. Very responsive since maximum torque is reached at zero RPM.
Very fun to drive. Cost very little to fuel. Very very little maintenance. Easy to park. Plenty of space for the family. Rear seats fold down to create even more space. No pollution, and very little noise, i.e. Very quiet. Only complaint I have is that the range is low, viz. EPA-estimate of 62 miles per charge. That is enough for a city car, but that is not enough to go on a long trip.
accountCircle william T
It is an all electric vehicle, Don't plan on road trips.
It is a very convenient car for doing things around town. I have enjoyed not having to refill with gasoline. My only negative is It's very limited range
accountCircle Lexx X
2012 Mitsubishi I-miev: love and hate.
My 2012 Mitsubishi I-miev is 8 years old, and as expected the battery capacity is highly diminished. It cannot run for longer than about two hours and using the air conditioning or heater significantly reduces that to about one hour. All those negative features aside, I am not often driving to far places so I can deal with that. I love the look of the car which is the main reason I bought it. The handling is not great and a bit too heavy so you must go slow on turns. Interior is very nice in my opinion — small but cozy. Would I buy it again? Perhaps.
accountCircle Angel A
Low maintenance, low range.
I love my car, there are zero performance issues. The only downside is that the car is short range and requires constant charging. Being an electric car, there is no real maintenance required. The car has also lost range over time, and when it didn't start off with a ton to begin with, has become an issue.
accountCircle Elizabeth W
It does not do well on highways and will throttle your speed after about 5 miles.
Range is pretty limited compared to other Ev's, but it gets the job done. Tiny car but unbelievable carrying capacity.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Owner Reviews

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accountCircle Lexx X on June 19, 2021
2012 Mitsubishi I-miev: love and hate.
My 2012 Mitsubishi I-miev is 8 years old, and as expected the battery capacity is highly diminished. It cannot run for longer than about two hours and using the air conditioning or heater significantly reduces that to about one hour. All those negative features aside, I am not often driving to far places so I can deal with that. I love the look of the car which is the main reason I bought it. The handling is not great and a bit too heavy so you must go slow on turns. Interior is very nice in my opinion — small but cozy. Would I buy it again? Perhaps.
accountCircle Emily S on February 16, 2021
Reliable All Electric i-MiEV!
I love my ALL electric i-MiEV. It is reliable and fun to drive. I like that it looks different than most cars on the road today.

Ranks #11 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 22 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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Ranks #1 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV has a combined MPG of 126 which ranks it #1 of 22 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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