The i-MiEV goes on sale in 15 European countries; near-term plan to boost that to 19
14 January 2011
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that sale of the European-spec i-MiEVelectric vehicle is to commence in 15 European countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
MMC began production of the i-MiEVs for Europe from October of last year. Three months after starting shipment, about 2,500 units—including Peugeot iOn and Citroën C-ZERO units—were shipped.
In addition to the first 15 countries the car is to be sold in, there have been requests to introduce the i-MiEV from Finland, Serbia, Turkey, and Slovenia. In response to these requests, MMC plans to ship units to these countries in the near future, making the European countries the i-MiEV will be sold in to 19. Later on, the i-MiEV shall be sequentially introduced further within Mitsubishi Motors Europe’s territory.
Who said the Europe was not interested in EVs?
Posted by: HarveyD | 14 January 2011 at 07:34 AM
I sat in one of these at a recent car show and was delighted. Don't know what the real world drive results are yet and we have little data from reviewers or test drives - but all QUALITY EVs are welcome. We wish Mitusbishi much luck in this roll out.
Posted by: Reel$$ | 14 January 2011 at 09:17 AM
so, when are they planning on bringing these to the US?
Posted by: lensovet | 14 January 2011 at 11:27 AM
The i-MiEV is very small.
Wait till you see one.
Handy for town use, however.
Posted by: mahonj | 14 January 2011 at 06:06 PM