We are getting a Mitsubishi Electric Car

EfficientEnergy · 02-12-2009, 09:33 AM

The government has set up a project called Cabled to trail the electric car in the UK. As we are keen on electric cars we decided to sign up and see what the options were. We were offered a test drive on the Mitsubishi iMiEV a couple of months ago, we went along with an open mind as we had not decided whether it was the right thing to do as the cost is £350 per month and we already own a G-Wiz.

We were really surprised at the performance of the car with a top speed of 81MPH and a range of 100 miles. The car seats 4 adults and is even a 5 door. We decided to go ahead with the trail.

The only journeys we are not planning to use the iMiev for are very long distance and holidays as we will be towing a caravan. We are planning to use the 2 electric cars on an everday basis, I will use the iMiEV for the school run, taking the kids around, shopping and my husband will use the G-Wiz for work and short journeys.

The car is now in the country and a induction has been arranged for early next week. We collect the car on Saturday 12th December from Birmingham city centre.

We have started a blog on the Mitsubishi Electric Car which will be updated on a regular basis about our everyday use, charging habits and how we find the car.

b-baby · 02-12-2009, 09:49 AM

Good luck - it'll be a year or two before we're replacing one of our cars, but I'm keen to know how other people find the various electric models out there. Will be keeping an eye on your blog!

Mike · 02-12-2009, 09:53 AM

That is one of the first electric cars that i think looks "nice""

You will have to let us know how you get on - You should log your journeys in it, so you can see how easy it is to "refuel" etc

home4eco · 02-12-2009, 07:08 PM

Hi, I am interested in possibly doing this, where can I find out more about the government programme?

EfficientEnergy · 03-12-2009, 02:52 PM

The trial is taking place in 8 cities around the country. I think the nearest one to you is in Oxford for the mini e, but believe the trial is already fully booked.

We registered several months ago and come under the Cabled trial, which is for Coventry and Birmingham.

If we here of anything else in your area we will let you know.

EfficientEnergy · 15-12-2009, 09:58 AM

We collected the car on Saturday. First impressions of the Mitsubishi i MiEV are good, fast, good pull away speed, comfortable and feels like a normal car. At the moment the range we are getting is about 45-50 miles, which is half of the stated range from the manufacture. It will take a while for the batteries to get conditioned and up to full range.

One of the problems which every owner has got, E.On installed a socket with timer and RCD, unfortunately it was wired wrong and at the moment the timer cannot be used. This is due to be sorted out very soon.

Unfortunately due to having 2 children at home ill, I have not had much time to drive the car and take the photos we wanted. Some of our photos from the launch day can be found on the G-Wiz forum.

b-baby · 16-12-2009, 11:24 AM

You'd think they might 'pre-condition' the batteries before giving the car to you - would make things a lot more convenient, I'm sure!

MikeBoxwell · 24-02-2010, 07:11 PM

Here is a brief YouTube video I made as part of a podcast that shows the Mitsubishi iMiEV in action:

slazanger · 25-02-2010, 05:07 AM

slazanger · 25-02-2010, 05:08 AM

how is the charge holding out ? I always wondered how the performance held out in the real world, the manufactures numbers always seem a little sketcy on the details

02-12-2009, 09:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
EfficientEnergy Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	We are getting a Mitsubishi Electric Car The government has set up a project called Cabled to trail the electric car in the UK. As we are keen on electric cars we decided to sign up and see what the options were. We were offered a test drive on the Mitsubishi iMiEV a couple of months ago, we went along with an open mind as we had not decided whether it was the right thing to do as the cost is £350 per month and we already own a G-Wiz. We were really surprised at the performance of the car with a top speed of 81MPH and a range of 100 miles. The car seats 4 adults and is even a 5 door. We decided to go ahead with the trail. The only journeys we are not planning to use the iMiev for are very long distance and holidays as we will be towing a caravan. We are planning to use the 2 electric cars on an everday basis, I will use the iMiEV for the school run, taking the kids around, shopping and my husband will use the G-Wiz for work and short journeys. The car is now in the country and a induction has been arranged for early next week. We collect the car on Saturday 12th December from Birmingham city centre. We have started a blog on the Mitsubishi Electric Car which will be updated on a regular basis about our everyday use, charging habits and how we find the car. __________________ Efficient Energy Saving - Energy Saving tips, techniques and products to help reduce your Carbon Footprint. G-Wiz Electric car forum - Information and discussion on the G-Wiz and other electric vehicles.

02-12-2009, 09:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
b-baby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 150 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Good luck - it'll be a year or two before we're replacing one of our cars, but I'm keen to know how other people find the various electric models out there. Will be keeping an eye on your blog! __________________ Bamboo baby: organic baby clothing made from bamboo

02-12-2009, 09:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mike Big Boss Man! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Swindon Posts: 774 Thanks: 73 Thanked 30 Times in 26 Posts	That is one of the first electric cars that i think looks "nice"" You will have to let us know how you get on - You should log your journeys in it, so you can see how easy it is to "refuel" etc __________________ Cheers Mike Do your bit, invite your friends here! Follow us on Twitter - Organiclinker Have you tried our: Veggie Trumps \| Food Miles Calculator \| Egg Tracker \| Book Store ...no? why not?

02-12-2009, 07:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
home4eco Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Reading Posts: 32 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hi, I am interested in possibly doing this, where can I find out more about the government programme? __________________ http://www.home4eco.com Offering a range of environmental and ethically sourced products

03-12-2009, 02:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
EfficientEnergy Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	The trial is taking place in 8 cities around the country. I think the nearest one to you is in Oxford for the mini e, but believe the trial is already fully booked. We registered several months ago and come under the Cabled trial, which is for Coventry and Birmingham. If we here of anything else in your area we will let you know. __________________ Efficient Energy Saving - Energy Saving tips, techniques and products to help reduce your Carbon Footprint. G-Wiz Electric car forum - Information and discussion on the G-Wiz and other electric vehicles.

15-12-2009, 09:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
EfficientEnergy Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	We collected the car on Saturday. First impressions of the Mitsubishi i MiEV are good, fast, good pull away speed, comfortable and feels like a normal car. At the moment the range we are getting is about 45-50 miles, which is half of the stated range from the manufacture. It will take a while for the batteries to get conditioned and up to full range. One of the problems which every owner has got, E.On installed a socket with timer and RCD, unfortunately it was wired wrong and at the moment the timer cannot be used. This is due to be sorted out very soon. Unfortunately due to having 2 children at home ill, I have not had much time to drive the car and take the photos we wanted. Some of our photos from the launch day can be found on the G-Wiz forum. __________________ Efficient Energy Saving - Energy Saving tips, techniques and products to help reduce your Carbon Footprint. G-Wiz Electric car forum - Information and discussion on the G-Wiz and other electric vehicles.

16-12-2009, 11:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
b-baby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 150 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	You'd think they might 'pre-condition' the batteries before giving the car to you - would make things a lot more convenient, I'm sure! __________________ Bamboo baby: organic baby clothing made from bamboo

24-02-2010, 07:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
MikeBoxwell Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom Posts: 31 Thanks: 11 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Here is a brief YouTube video I made as part of a podcast that shows the Mitsubishi iMiEV in action: __________________ Author of Owning an Electric Car and the Solar Electricity Handbook.

25-02-2010, 05:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
slazanger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 191 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	<glitch in the system>

25-02-2010, 05:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
slazanger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 191 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	how is the charge holding out ? I always wondered how the performance held out in the real world, the manufactures numbers always seem a little sketcy on the details

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