USA EV Comparison: Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 vs Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast

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General Info

The Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $99990. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $2995 on the used car market.

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021) is a Hatchback, whereas the Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (2024-…) is a Pickup.

Property Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast
Years of Production 2010-2021 2024-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Japan USA
Body Style Hatchback Pickup
Market Availability EU, USA USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $99990
Price USA (Used) $2995 $97990
GCC Score 4.2 8.2

Range and Efficiency

While the Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021).

Property Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast
Range (EPA) 59 mi 320 mi
Range (GCC) 65 mi 304 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 16 kWh 122.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 14.5 kWh 117 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 22.3 kWh/100 mi 38.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.48 mi/kWh 2.6 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.7 6.1

Charging

The Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 325 kW, while the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021) maxes out at 50 kW.

The Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021) is limited to 3.7 kW.

Property Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast
Max Charging Power (AC) 3.7 kW 11.5 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 50 kW 325 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CHAdeMOType 1 (J1772) Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 3 8.9

Performance

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021) is rear-wheel drive, while the Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (2024-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast
Drive Type RWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM (front), 2 IM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 49 kW 630 kW
Motor Power (hp) 66 hp 845 hp
Motor Torque 145 lb-ft 740 lb-ft
0-60 mph 15.3 s 2.6 s
Top Speed 81 mph 130 mph
Performance Score 1.4 7.5

Dimensions

The Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (2024-…) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast
Length 144.7 in 223.7 in
Width (with Mirrors) 70.6 in 95 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 62.4 in 80 in
Height 63.6 in 70.7 in
Wheelbase 100.4 in 143.1 in

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (2024-…), but the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 11000 lb, whereas the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 (2010-2021) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gen 1 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast
Number of Seats 4 5
Curb Weight 2579 lb 6863 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 13.2 ft3 56.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 50.4 ft3 120.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 7.1 ft3
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 11000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 4.2 10
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