2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Specs and Review

2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Specs and Review. Mitsubishi has released Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Mitsubishi i-MiEV will be the first North American production vehicle to be powered by Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle (MiEV) technology. Gasoline engine, transmission and a fuel tank, having been replaced by advanced components including a lithium-ion battery system, electric motor and an efficient battery charging system.

The power system consists of a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor and a high energy density lithium-ion battery, which consists of 88 cells (22 modules, 4 cells per module) for a maximum capacity of 16 kWh battery . The battery modules can be installed vertically or through the flexible packaging allows them to be stored under the cabin floor. The 88 cells reside in a stainless steel, very sturdy for maximum protection.

2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV US version can also be recharged using the built-in charger in the house of a variety of sources, 110V (15A) or 220 (15A) or a rapid charger that uses a 220V three phase. The loading time of a weak battery is completely full 8 hours at 220 V and 16 hours at 110V. The three-phase 220V fast charger may have a low battery with a charge of 80% to 30 minutes very quickly.