Green News: Mitsubishi i-MiEV On Sale From April 1

As in FY 2009, the i-MiEV will continue to be sold on a maintenance lease basis. Through the maintenance lease, owning the i-MiEV is made easier for the customer as the leasing company takes care of all government incentive paperwork and inspection and maintenance of the vehicle can be taken care of precisely and with peace of mind at Mitsubishi Motors sales outlets. In addition, the lease fees reflect the low maintenance fees inherent to a minicar.

In addition, along with offering the "Mitsubishi Assist 24" 24-hour 365-day road service (unchanged from FY 2009), MMC is setting up electric vehicle charging equipment (quick-chargers and/or 100V/200V outlets) at all of its sales outlets throughout the country*2, providing peace of mind for i-MiEV customers.

About 4,000 i-MiEVs are planned to be sold in FY 2010; and at present approximately 2,000 pre-orders have been taken for the same period, from municipalities, corporations, as well as individual customers. In addition, MMC plans to export 5,000 i-MiEVs in FY 2010, moving forward with global rollout.

1,400 i-MiEVs have already been sold mainly to corporations and municipalities in FY 2009. Current i-MiEV users laud it for its environmental efficiency, its visibility, its handling inherent to a minicar, its practicality, its motive performance and stability that exceeds standard minicars, its silence and comfortable ride.

Credits: wilswong