Mitsubishi names its price for electric i-MiEV
Mitsubishi has named the price at which it will sell its forthcoming i-MiEV electric car when it goes on general sale early next year. Customers will pay a steep £33,699 including VAT, even after the £5,000 per car grant that the government is introducing in order to encourage the sale of hybrid and electric plug-in cars.
The price contrasts with the mere £9,000 or so charged for the limited batch of petrol-powered versions of the same car that went on sale a couple of years ago, emphasising the high cost of batteries and electric car technology. However, running costs are expected to be far lower than for conventional models (£115 per 12,000 miles according to Mitsubishi), so owners should recoup much of the higher purchase price over the life of the car, depending on their pattern of use.
The i-MiEV is one of the more polished electric cars to make it to the market, and Motoring will be subjecting one to a full test next month.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies