Mitsubishi Announces $6,000-Plus Price Drop on i-MiEV

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recently announced that its 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric-powered production vehicle not only receives an expanded standard equipment package but also sees a price reduction of $6,130 over the 2012 model.

The 2014 model year Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES model, which includes CHAdeMO DC quick charge port, battery warming system and heated side view mirrors, starts at $22,995 MSRP. After factoring in the federal tax credit of $7,500, the net MSRP of the 2014 i-MiEV could drop down to only $15,495. With the help of the California state EV financial incentive of up to $2,500, residents of the Golden State could pay as low as $12,995.

The 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV also boasts a much more comprehensive standard equipment package. Newly added items that are now standard equipment at no charge to the consumer include:

• Driver and front passenger heated seats
• Rear door speakers
• 8A/12A switchable Level 1 charging cable   
• Charge port lamp
• Leather-covered steering wheel and shift knob
• Passenger-side vanity mirror with lid
• Numerous decorative color/trim upgrades
• Aluminum wheels