Mitsubishi iMiEV Electric Car comes to Clonmel

MITSUBISHI MOTORS IRELAND ANNOUNCES i-MiEV PRICING

Mitsubishi Motors Ireland is pleased to announce the launch price of the Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle (i-MiEV) in Ireland.

Pricing:
For initial orders delivered to customers from January 1st 2011, the retail price will be €29,595, which includes the €5,000 Government grant. The price is also inclusive of batteries.

The i-MiEV was the first electric vehicle (EV) launched by a mainstream manufacturer (July 2009) while fifteen are already on Irish roads in support of the nationwide rollout of the public charging infrastructure.

Ownership Benefits:
The ultra-low running costs of the i-MiEV are a key advantage over traditional petrol and diesel cars, with ownership benefits including:

• Only €155 to charge for one year*.
• Low service and maintenance costs – only 4 working parts compared to over 300 in a typical internal combustion engine.
• Lowest road tax bracket.
• ZERO exhaust emissions – cleaner for the environment.
• Free home charging point installation for the first 2,000 electric car owners.

Billy Riordan, Group Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors Ireland said:
“The i-MiEV delivers significant savings in the cost of ownership and is perfect for urban driving.  This is the biggest change in the automotive industry and we are proud to be able to offer our zero emissions i-MiEV for this price.”

Specification:
The performance, equipment levels and safety features of the i-MiEV compare extremely favourably with all its’ petrol/diesel equivalents.

Vital Statistics:

• Zero CO2 tailpipe emissions.
• 49kW AC permanent magnet synchronous motor (max power).
• Top speed of 130k/ph.
• Achievable range of 130km (based on Irish testing).
• Capacity for 4 adults plus luggage.
• Kerb weight of 1,110kg.
• Dimensions – 3,475 mm (L) x 1,475 mm (W) x 1,610 mm (H).

Equipment Highlights:

• Alloy wheels.
• Front fog lamps with daytime running lamps. 
• Electronically controlled door mirrors.
• All-round electric windows.
• Central door locking with keyless entry.
• Air conditioning.
• Driver’s and front passenger’s SRS front airbags.
• Side and curtain air bags.
• CD/radio player.
• 3-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel.
• Leather wrapped shift knob. 

EV Functions:

• Brakeforce regeneration.
• Lightweight electronic power steering.
• On-board recharging system with cable (flat-to-full in 7-hours).
• On-board rapid charging system (flat-to-80% full in 30 minutes).

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