Mitsubishi i-MiEV MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2012 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 112 mpg (2012) and its thirstiest returned 112 mpg (2012). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #1 of 62 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Subcompact Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #1 of 71 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Subcompact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #3 of 63 (97th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Subcompact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #3 of 71 (97th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Subcompact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #3 of 88 (98th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV placed highest in 2012 at #1 of 62, and lowest in 2014 at #3 of 63. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 121 | 102 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $700 | 59 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2016 | 0L Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 126 | 99 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $700 | 62 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2014 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 126 | 99 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $700 | 62 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2013 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 126 | 99 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $700 | 62 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2012 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 126 | 99 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $700 | 62 mi | n/a | n/a |
What i-MiEV fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV burns 103 to 103 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $308 | $308 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $359 | $359 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $411 | $411 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $700 to $700 a year in fuel, or $7,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 112 mpg the Mitsubishi i-MiEV is 88 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,318 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mitsubishi nameplates
Every Mitsubishi model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.