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In an interesting juxtaposition (the theme being opposite ends of the price spectrum in today's EV market), AutoWeek's Murilee Martin drives the i-MiEV and Tesla Model S.
http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/electrifying-california-driving-2014-tesla-model-s-p85-and-mitsubishi-i-miev-es
The i-MiEV review is interesting, though not at all in depth. His test driving is not particularly EV-savvy (e.g., one doesn't go whipping down highways at 75 if one is concerned about range - sticking to surface streets is faster than searching for public chargers to sit at), but unlike so many early reviewers, Martin offers a balanced and appreciative take on America's most affordable EV (and no, the SmartED's "without battery" price doesn't count).
I continue to hope that if Mitsu fixes their battery supply problems and can meet demand for Outlander PHEVs, the i-MiEV might actually become available to interested buyers (without months of waiting on an order placed at a distant certified dealer, that is). I've little doubt there would BE interested buyers with minimal advertising and some more favorable mentions like this AutoWeek piece.
http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/electrifying-california-driving-2014-tesla-model-s-p85-and-mitsubishi-i-miev-es
The i-MiEV review is interesting, though not at all in depth. His test driving is not particularly EV-savvy (e.g., one doesn't go whipping down highways at 75 if one is concerned about range - sticking to surface streets is faster than searching for public chargers to sit at), but unlike so many early reviewers, Martin offers a balanced and appreciative take on America's most affordable EV (and no, the SmartED's "without battery" price doesn't count).
I continue to hope that if Mitsu fixes their battery supply problems and can meet demand for Outlander PHEVs, the i-MiEV might actually become available to interested buyers (without months of waiting on an order placed at a distant certified dealer, that is). I've little doubt there would BE interested buyers with minimal advertising and some more favorable mentions like this AutoWeek piece.