In Japan, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced that its i-MiEV electric vehicle is now available in two trim variant levels, these being the entry-level M and higher-spec G.
Both versions are powered by a similar Y4F1 motor drive system but differ in their max outputs – the M offers 30kW, or 41 PS, while the G has 47 kW, or 64 PS – and battery rated capacities, in this case 10.5 kWh for the M and 16 kWh for the G. As a result, the cruising range per charge also differs, with the M offering 120 km of travel and the G, 180 km. In the case of the latter, this is a 20% improvement over the original i-MiEV.
Besides the extended cruising range, the G version will be equipped with more comprehensive equipment and a higher trim specification. It will feature LED headlamps and rear combination lamps, 15-inch alloy road wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel/shifter knob, a 7-inch navigation system and heated seats (driver and front passenger) as standard, all thrown in at a price lower than that of the original i-MiEV.
There’s also a factory-fitted option called MiEV Remote System for the variant, which allows the owner to set the time he wants battery charging to start and finish and to pre-activate the climate control system before entering the car.
In terms of charge times, with a 200V AC current, the M can be fully charged in 4.5 hours, while the G takes seven hours, and on quick charge (to 80% capacity) it takes just 15 minutes for the M, and double that duration for the G.
The cruising range per charge has been extended by linking brake pedal usage to the regenerative braking system, while Active Stability Control (ASC) is now fitted as standard. The M model makes its domestic debut on July 25, while the G arrives in August, with seven body colours available for the two trim level variants.
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What about proton?
i think it lttle bit to much to have heated seat for electric vehicle coz its draw so much power from battery…
when it will come to m'sia…….so that government no need to subsidize petrol anymore ….and use that money in better development….(sorry …no white elephant projects)
dari tepi mcm tata nano je..
When this type of car will be available in My?
"to set the time HE wants"… come on!
But, nice article, sounds interesting car.
I would buy it since my office is in the heart of kl and it's about 15kms away but always jam
now thats what its supposed to be…. better, higher spec at a lower price than the older model….
when can we learn this? in bolehland every new model = higher price tag
'In terms of charge times, with a 200V AC current, the M can be fully charged in 4.5 hours'
200V in Japan cannot be compared with our 240V sockets. 200V is Japan's three phase factory current (comparable with our 415 V installations). Japan's household sockets have 110V, single phase.
Who has factory current at home? ;)
Japan voltage is no 110V but 100V. USA is 110V :)
spotted 1 under testing by JPJ HQ… can be charge directly by the wall power source… soon it will be on the road…
malaysia need it in craze!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How about Proton rebadged this & sell below 30k…then I can hv one.
I have the i-MiEV in GT5, it's not exactly quiet if you rev it up to nearly maximum, you get a high pitched sound :].
reasonable price..? Proton rebadged….. there will a lot of short circuit. Why malaysia cannot produce a car with high quality, safety , spec at a reasonable price…? Why….? look at the the price without tax on the AP. Still untung what…