> Since when has the MiEV sold more units than the Leaf? Never according to: http://evobsession.com/world-electrified-vehicle-sales-2013/
#1 is Leaf, #2 is Volt, #3 is Prius PIP #4 is Tesla #5 is Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (must be overseas) ... #20 (out of 21) is the MiEv Al ----- Original Message ----- From: "brucedp5 via EV" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 4:21 AM Subject: [EVDL] EVLN: 2014 Mitsubishi MiEV> Bargain basement EV > > > http://portlandtribune.com/pt/11-features/230967-94976-2014-mitsubishi-miev-bargain-basement-electric-car > 2014 Mitsubishi MiEV: Bargain basement electric car > 21 August 2014 | by Jim Redden > > [images > http://portlandtribune.com/images/artimg/00003491475379.jpg > Photo Credit: MITSUBISHI MOTORS - Despite it's unconventional looks, the > Mitsubishi MiEV is a real car and now the cheapest all-electrric car in > America. > > http://portlandtribune.com/images/artimg/00003491475496.jpg > Photo Credit: MITSUBISHI MOTORS - The spartan interior of the Mitsubishi > MiEV reflects its international marketing strategy. > ] > > It's almost hard to write a serious review of a car that looks as silly as > the MiEV. With its bulbous cab and skinny tires, Mitsubishi's tiny > all-electric car appears to have escaped from a carnival ride. You expect > it > to come packed with clowns that tumble out when the doors open. > > But make no mistake, the MiEV — which stands for Mitsubishi innovative > Electric Vehicle — is a real car. A very simple car, but a real car > nonetheless. In a week of testing, it did everything required in > day-to-day > driving, from commuting back and forth to work to running short errands. > And > it made many of the trips fun, too, thanks to its torquey electric motor, > nimble suspension and microcar dimensions, which allows it to be parked > practically anywhere. > > Yes, I had to make sure to recharge the batteries, plugging it in whenever > I > was home and especialy overnight. But none of my normal driving routines > came close to exceeding its estimated range of approximately 62 miles > between full charges. And, of course, I didn't have to buy any gas. The > EPA > rates the MiEV at the equivalent of 126 miles per gallon in city driving > and > 99 on the highway. > > But the big news for 2014 is the MiEV's new low price. Mitsubishi has it > by > a whopping $6,130 since last year, dropping the purchase price to $22,995. > The existing federal tax credit of $7,500 for all-electric vehicles brings > that down to $15,495, making it the least expensive freeway-legal electric > car in America. That's about as much as Mitsubishi's new Mirage, which is > the cheapest conventional gas-powered car in the country. > > At the same time, Mitsubishi has increased the list of standard features > to > include many previous options, including driver and front passenger heated > seats, rear door speakers, aluminum wheels, and a leather wrapped steering > wheel and shift knob. No navigation system or back up camera is available, > however. > > Despite the price reduction, the MiEV is likely to be a tricky sell, even > to > those committed to going electric. Its unconventional appearance is a > reminder that the MiEV wasn't originally designed for the American market. > It is the largest selling electric car in the world. As of July 2014, > about > 32,000 have been sold worldwide. > > Many of those owners are not used to the level of comfort, convenience and > accessories we expect in even the simplest cars here, however. The > interior > of the MiEV is spartan and made largely of cheap plastic. The seats are > thin. And the body is composed of steel so thin it sounds like tin when > the > doors close. > > In truth, the construction is not all that different than the wave of > small > foreign economy cars that arrived in America in the 1980s like the Geo > Metro, Subaru Justy and Toyota Starlet. But the MiEV stands out compared > to > today's much more sophisticated economy cars. > > All of the engineering decisions in the MiEV save weight, which is > essential > for improving the performance of electric vehicles of every kind. The MiEV > meets all U.S. safety standards, otherwise it couldn't be sold here. But > these compromises are likely to put off many buyers, especially since most > other electric cars on the market are based on more refined and better > equipped gas-powered cars, like the Chevy Spark EV, the Fiat 500E, the > Honda > Fit EV, and the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive. In fact, the MiEV makes the > Nissan Leaf, the best selling all-electric car in America, seem like a > luxury sedan. But the MiEV at least has four doors and a full back seat, > which the Smart ForTwo lacks. > > Charging times for the MiEV are longer than most other electric vehicles — > 14 hours from a 240 volt outlet and 22 hours from a 120 volt outlet. Hence > the desire to plug it in whenever possible. But the 2014 model also comes > standard with a DC quick charge port that will recharge from empty to 80 > percent in just 30 minutes at a quick charger, which are becoming more > common. > > My week-long test took place during moderate summer weather, which means I > didn't need to use the air conditioning or heater, two things that drain > all > electric vehicles quicker. The MiEV also comes with a remote control that > lets owners pre-cool or pre-heat the car while it's still plugged in, > which > saves the battery a bit. Some other manufacturers offer similar devices > for > owners good at planning ahead. > > Electric cars aren't for everyone and the MiEV will not appeal to all > potential buyers. But if you're willing to take the plunge, you'll find > the > MiEV can be a practical and even entertaining alternative to gas-powered > cars. The bulbous body design results in a surprising roomy interior. > Although the suspension is unsophisticated, the steering its responsive, > making it fun to drive around town. It's a little jiggly but ultimately > stable at freeway speeds, and the motor is powerful enough to make passing > even large trucks safe. > > And at just $15,495 for 2014, it's hard to find a cheaper car of any kind, > let alone one that'll help you save the planet. > > 2014 Mitsubishi MiEV > > Base price: $15,495 ($22,995 minus $7,500 federal tax credit). > > Price as tested: $15,495. > > Type: 5-door, 4-passenger microcar. > > Engine: 47 kW electric motor. > > EPA estimated mileage: 112 MPGe. > > Overall length: 144.7 inches > > Curb weight: 2,579 pounds > > Final assembly: Kurashiki, Japan > [© portlandtribune.com] > > > > > For all EVLN posts use: > http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=search_page&node=413529&query=evln&sort=date > > http://www.laboratoryequipment.com/news/2014/08/salt-bolsters-lithium-battery-life > Halide salt Bolsters Lithium Battery Life > > http://www.columbian.com/news/2014/aug/12/c-tran-electric-bus-extended-test-drive/ > C-Tran takes electric bus for extended test drive > > http://www.prweb.com/releases/how-to-build-a-50mph/electric-bike/prweb12083919.htm > How To Build A 50mph Electric Bike Review Exposes Greg Davey’s Guide For > Creating A Fast Electric Bike – Vkool.com > Davey’s How To Build A 50mph Electric Bicycle step-by-step guide > ... > http://vkool.com/how-to-build-a-50mph-electric-bike/ > Build an e-bicycle with the performance of a motorcycle while $aving$ > > http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2014/08/14/3195855/cal-poly-to-install-electric-vehicle.html > Campus EVSE installations @Cal Poly in SLO, CA > + > EVLN: Bogus EPA range ratings are hurting EV sales > > > {brucedp.150m.com} > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-2014-Mitsubishi-MiEV-Bargain-basement-EV-tp4671192.html > Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at > Nabble.com. > _______________________________________________ > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA > (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) > > _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
