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Here’s the requested summary of the video:The Mitsubishi i-MiEV's target demographic is someone who likes quirky small cars.
It was designed and made as the i-car in Japan, in 2004 and 2005, and put into production in 2006.
The front suspension has a tough tubular steel frame, a 21mm sway bar, and a strut-based design. The frame and body panels are made from stamped steel with no aluminum.
It has an electric power steering rack and an electric brake booster. The electric motor in the back is water-cooled.
It makes 66 horsepower and 145 torque.
The car has a single-speed transmission with a maximum 9,900 RPM rotation. The straight-cut gears make a worrying sound.
Its curb weight is 2,550 pounds.
The passenger-rear side is the location of the standard 8 amp or 12 amp charging port. On an 8 amp outlet, it takes 22 hours to charge. On a 12 amp outlet, it takes 12 hours to charge. The optional 240-volt charger takes 6 hours to charge.
At 100,000 miles, Mitsubishi claims that the battery efficiency will only be 70%. People have reported issues with efficiency at 20,000-30,000 miles.
For this electric vehicle, at that rate, battery packs can cost from $8,000 to $12,000.
The ride quality is poor. A four-foot extension pole, gym suit, and costume party equipment can fit in the cargo area with the seats folded down.
The reviewer says he would love an affordable well-put-together electric car.
The reviewer says it is a small city car with one cupholder. Americans don't want to meticulously count their miles like counting calories.
The i-MiEV is lost in translation from the Japanese market. The reviewer thinks that this vehicle needs improvements and hopes that manufactures focus on improving batteries.
One of the most affordable ways to purchase this used electric car is from a top 5 list that had under 10,000 miles and was priced under $8,000.
