PV1
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Today marks 4 years of i-MiEV ownership 
. These fantastic little jellybeans continue to impress. Just today someone parked in front of my space at work, but no sweat, the narrow i-MiEV slipped through and I could go to lunch :lol: .
Outside of a failed cell at 21,000 miles, maintenance boils down to tires, washer fluid, and windshield wipers, in that order. Bear has now been fitted with a 2" hitch receiver, so now I can haul my newer bike, which won't fit inside without disassembly.
I don't sweat when the roads get bad, as the car rides like it's on rails. Ride quality is just as good today as it was when new, although a few squeaks and rattles have formed in the dash. Overall condition is excellent, save for a gouge in the windshield, a small door ding, and a few scrapes on the interior panels. I'm just shy of 40,000 miles, making for a yearly average of just under 10,000 miles per year.
Now for some detailed statistics.
These figures are for Bear. Unfortunately, getting detailed usage on Koorz is difficult due to random use (whereas I solely drive Bear almost daily).
Out here enjoying (and worrying about) 60 degree days:
. These fantastic little jellybeans continue to impress. Just today someone parked in front of my space at work, but no sweat, the narrow i-MiEV slipped through and I could go to lunch :lol: .Outside of a failed cell at 21,000 miles, maintenance boils down to tires, washer fluid, and windshield wipers, in that order. Bear has now been fitted with a 2" hitch receiver, so now I can haul my newer bike, which won't fit inside without disassembly.
I don't sweat when the roads get bad, as the car rides like it's on rails. Ride quality is just as good today as it was when new, although a few squeaks and rattles have formed in the dash. Overall condition is excellent, save for a gouge in the windshield, a small door ding, and a few scrapes on the interior panels. I'm just shy of 40,000 miles, making for a yearly average of just under 10,000 miles per year.
Now for some detailed statistics.
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Total Solar Energy Production 46,104.58 kWh
Lifetime Energy Consumption 10,005.94 kWh
Total Miles 39,657 miles
Total Energy Cost* $700.42
Energy Efficiency 3.96 Mi./kWh
$54.03 Mi./Dollar
Estimated Fuel Savings $5,500+
1,586 gallons
Net Vehicle Cost $15,345
*Based on a cost of $0.07 per kWh. Does not reflect incurred costs to use public charging.Out here enjoying (and worrying about) 60 degree days: