Mitsubishi i-MiEV (Japan, 2009-present)

The Mitsubishi i MiEV is a five-door hatchback electric car. The i Miev is based on the Mitsubishi i kei car. According to Mitsubishi, the i MiEV all-electric has a range of 100 miles (160 km) on the Japanese test cycle and 75 miles (121 km) on the US cycle. MiEV stands for "Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle". The car is sold since mid-2010 and production reached 5,000 by the end of November 2010.

The production version of the i MiEV is equipped with a single permanent magnet synchronous motor with a power output of 47 kW and torque output 180 N·m. It uses a single-speed reduction gear transmission and has a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. it reaches a top speed of 130 kilometres per hour. Recharging time is about 14 hours from a 110 volt power supply, 7 hours from a 220 volt power supply and 30 minutes from a quick charging station.