Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Car On Sale in Australia

Mitsubishi Australia have released the pricing for their i MiEV electric car. In the ACT the car will cost $51,450 drive-away. This is three times the price of a compact petrol powered car, such as the the Suzuki Alto I purchased. It makes the iMeiEV impractical in terms of cost and benefits for the environment. An electric car has zero tail pipe emissions, but when recharged from fossil fuel sourced electricity, it causes carbon emissions. Overall emissions would be lower by buying a cheaper petrol car and spending the savings on other carbon reduction technology.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Driveaway Pricing

Due to variations in dealer and government statutory charges from one state to another the driveaway price of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV also varies accordingly. The below prices are the maximum you will pay for a standard vehicle at the appointed Mitsubishi i-MiEV dealers for cars sold and registered in the same state.

State	RRP	On Road Charges	Driveaway Price
VIC	$48,800	$3,962	$52,762
ACT	$48,800	$2,650	$51,450
SA	$48,800	$4,190	$52,990
QLD	$48,800	$3,621	$52,421
NSW	$48,800	$4,464	$53,264
NT	$48,800	$4,050	$52,850
WA	$48,800	$5,117	$53,917
TAS	$48,800	$4,280	$53,080

From: Mitsubishi i-MiEV Driveaway Pricing, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited, 3 July 2011

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Test Drive Program

As part of the i-MiEV launch Mitsubishi Motors will be offering the opportunity to test drive the car at the below dealerships. Should you be interested in attending the test drive program please advise us of your contact details and preferred dealership.

Dealership staff will also be on hand to facilitate such things as trade in valuations, and for those wishing to proceed with a purchase they will also be able to accept orders on the day.

State	Dealership	Suburb	Date
VIC*	Chadstone Mitsubishi	Oakleigh	Tues 5/7
ACT	Commonwealth Motors	Phillip	Thurs 7/7
SA	Australian Motors	Wayville	Mon 11/7
QLD	Eagers Mitsubishi	Newstead	Tues 12/7
NSW	Northshore Mitsubishi	St eonards	Thurs 14/7
NSW	Suttons Mitsubishi	Arncliffe	Fri 15/7
NT	Darwin Mitsubishi	Darwin	Tues 19/7
WA	Paceway Mitsubishi	Osborne Park	Thurs 21/7
TAS	DJ Mitsubishi	Hobart	Weds 27/7

* There is also the opportunity to test drive the i-MiEV at the Melbourne International Motor Show. The show runs through until the 10th of July at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

From: Mitsubishi i-MiEV Test Drive Program, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited, 3 July 2011