MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 5 EPA ratings of the i-MiEV since 2012 it has averaged 112 MPGe, and the 2017 model beats the 109.7 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2015–2017. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $700.
Every Mitsubishi i-MiEV version, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 124.8 / 99.8 | 2012–2017 | $614 | |
| 0L | 126 / 99 | 2016–2016 | $614 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chevrolet Spark is rated 119 MPGe, next to 112 MPGe for the 2017 i-MiEV. The i-MiEV costs the most of them to run: $37 a year more than the Chevrolet Spark.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2017) | 30.1 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.051 |
| Charging per year | $614 |
| Charging over five years | $3,070 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2015–2017 | −$12 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $700 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV does better in town than out of it: 121 in the city against 102 on the highway, $104 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2017) | 121 MPGe | $569 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 102 MPGe | $673 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -19 MPGe (-16%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the i-MiEV changed over the years
Combined figure across the 5 model years the i-MiEV was rated in, all of them at 112 MPGe.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 121 / 102 | 1 | $614 | |
| 2016 | 126 / 99 | 1 | $614 | |
| 2014 | 126 / 99 | 1 | $614 | |
| 2013 | 126 / 99 | 1 | $614 | |
| 2012 | 126 / 99 | 1 | $614 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV — 2 engines across 2012–2017. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $700. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV rated at?
112 MPGe combined, 121 city and 102 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2012 the i-MiEV has averaged 112 MPGe.
Is the 2017 i-MiEV more efficient than the 2016?
About the same: 112 against 112 MPGe combined.
Does the i-MiEV get better efficiency than the Chevrolet Spark?
No: 112 MPGe for the 2017 i-MiEV against 119 for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark, about $37 a year more to run.
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