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2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV range & efficiency
The 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a subcompact car with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 112 MPGe combined (30 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 62 miles. Among 36 subcompact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $810 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV uses 30 kWh per 100 miles (18.6 kWh/100 km), which is 3.3 miles per kWh or 112 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 112 MPGe |
| Energy use | 30 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 18.6 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.33 |
How it ranks among 2012 Subcompact Cars
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
i-MiEV MPGe across model years
Full history →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD · Electric motor (49 kW) · Single-speed i-MiEV |
Electric | 126 MPGe | 99 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 62 mi | $810 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (49 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Electricity use
- 30 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 7 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 85 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 13 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
The EPA rates the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV at up to 62 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
Up to 112 MPGe combined, which is 30 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
The 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV uses 30 kWh per 100 miles (18.6 kWh/100 km), which is 3.3 miles per kWh or 112 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
Charging from empty to its full 62-mile EPA range draws about 19 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $3 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV per year?
About $810 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.