2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV — Full Specifications

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62Miles / Charge

30.0kWh / 100 mi

ElectricityFuel Type

1EPA Configurations

4★NHTSA Safety

0CO₂ g/km (tailpipe)

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The 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a hatchback powered by an electric motor, with an EPA-rated range of around 62 miles per charge. Owners often keep a Mitsubishi i-MiEV workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.

Full Specifications

Engine	Electric motor
Transmission	Automatic (A1)
Fuel Type	Electricity
Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive
Body Style	Hatchback
Passenger Volume (EPA)	85 cu ft (2,407 L)
Luggage Volume (EPA)	13 cu ft (368 L)
EPA Range	62 miles
Efficiency	30.0 kWh/100 mi
CO₂ Emissions	0 g/km
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score	10 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions)

Engine & Transmission Options

EPA lists 1 configuration for the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV, all with the Electric motor engine. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.

Engine	Transmission	Drive	MPG (UK)	MPG (US)	CO₂ g/km	Fuel cost / yr
Electric motor	Automatic (A1)	Rear-Wheel Drive	135	112 (126/99)	—	$700

MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.

EPA measures interior passenger volume at 85 cubic feet (about 2,407 litres) and luggage volume at 13 cubic feet (about 368 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures; they are measured differently from the boot capacity numbers UK manufacturers quote.

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Running Costs: 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

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2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Safety Ratings (NHTSA)

4★Overall

4★Frontal

3★Side

4★Rollover

Last updated: 8 November 2026 · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV have?

It's powered by an electric motor with an EPA-rated range of around 62 miles per charge.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV?

It uses around 30.0 kWh per 100 miles.

Does the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV have a good safety rating?

It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 4 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash protection.

How much interior and luggage space does the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV have?

EPA measures interior passenger volume at 85 cubic feet (about 2,407 litres) and luggage volume at 13 cubic feet (about 368 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures, which are measured differently from the UK boot-capacity numbers manufacturers quote.