AeroVironment to Charge Up Mitsubishi i

CYPRESS, CA & MONROVIA, CA – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has approved AeroVironment as a nationwide supplier of electric vehicle (EV) home charging systems, on-site installation services, and support for the all-new 100 percent electric-powered 2012 Mitsubishi i.

AeroVironment’s solution includes its UL-listed home charging station, permit acquisition, installation, customer training, 24/7 customer service, and a three-year warranty on both parts and installation labor. EV drivers can order their charging station from the company over the phone and schedule its installation.

Mitsubishi Motors is waiving the $99.99 site consultation for the first 2,000 customers to pre-order the 2012 Mitsubishi i until April 19, 2012. The on-site home consultation includes an analysis of current electrical wiring capacity, recommended station placement, and a full breakdown of activities and costs related to installing an electric refueling system.

AeroVironment’s Level 2 home charging station connects to a 240v line and is capable of recharging a fully depleted Mitsubishi i battery in approximately seven hours. Additional AeroVironment charging solutions include a standard plug-in AC cord set (Level 1), a Level 2 connected or “smart” system for home and business use, and DC fast chargers that can charge a completely empty main lithium-ion battery pack of a 2012 Mitsubishi i to 80 percent full in less than 30 minutes, according to the manufacturer.