First Date: 2015 Mitsubishi iMiEV - Gas 2.0
larger car companies were putting out there as an EV/hybrid “look. ” Still, by most accounts, the car had a relatively short effective range — much less than the Kia Soul EV , for example — and that was a bit of a concern. I wasn’t totally and completely sold on the Mitsubishi iMiEV going into our first date, but I really wanted to like the car. What I Learned Despite sharing a common badge with cars like the Lancer Evolution and Mirage, this Mitsubishi was clearly developed in a different time, for a different place. Still, the car had the basics covered: AC, power windows/locks, and a modern infotainment system with NAV and Bluetooth connectivity. The Mitsubishi iMiEV ticked a lot of the right boxes, in other words. I’m definitely looking forward to getting to know the little iMiEV a whole lot better. I’ve owned one for 2 1/2 years and have 23,000+ miles on it. These are wonderful cars for everyday driving. In fact, I like them so much, I bought a second one, used, for $10,000. The prices for used 2012’s has fallen into the $7,000 range, making it the most affordable EV in the US, new and used (new sells for $23,000). Driving main roads, I see a... Source: gas2.org
