Mitsubishi I-MiEV is the 100,000th Electric Car Sold in America
When it comes to popular electric vehicles in America, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV isn’t exactly one of them, with overall weak sales since its debut.
But the landmark 100,000th electric vehicle sold in America won’t be going to the Tesla Model S or the Nissan Leaf, but rather the i-MiEV according to national plug-in electric vehicle advocacy group, Plug In America. The group recently held a contest to award a ClipperCreek Level 2 electric charging station to the owner representing “the approximate” 100,000th plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle delivery in the United States. That designation went to Rich Salmon who purchased an i-MiEV on May 16.
While some could argue whether or not the i-MiEV is really the 100,000th electric vehicle sold in America, the point is that plug-in hybrid and EV sales has exceeded 100,000 in America and that’s a milestone in and of itself. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is EPA-rated at 126 MPGe city, 99 MPGe highway and has an EPA-estimated “real world” driving range of 62 miles.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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