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Mitsubishi Deliver New Electric Car

Mitsubishi is shipping their new i-MiEv electric car to some select customers.

The rest of the world will see the release of the car sometime next April. The car maker will also begin taking orders for the electric vehicle as of next month for 34,000 euros, ready for the 2010 expected release.

The car contains a rear fitted, 64 hp electric engine. The engine is powered by a lithium ion battery that gives you 160 kilometres of driving time before being drained. As for the speed side of things, you should be able to get to 80 mph with the lithium battery.

Once your battery is flat you will have to pull over for about 7 hours while your battery recharges. However, you can quick charge the battery which is meant to give 80% power in just 30 minutes.

Although the car is pretty small at only 3.4 metres in total length and 2.5 metres wide, it’s able to carry 4 people. It also comes with a range of features including air conditioning, an entertainment system, plus sat nav.

At 34,000 euros (47,000 dollars) this is not a cheap car to purchase. I suppose, if you want to help save the environment, you won’t be too concerned about the cost for a greener car.

If you’re not sure about the cost, no doubt there will be alternate ways to buy this car. By getting a Mitsubishi lease out for this car you often pay less because you don’t buy the entire car. This is the same with any other car maker I must add, whether you want a Chrysler lease or a eco friendly Mitsubishi. However, when you think that you wouldn’t have to buy petrol, it would be cheaper to run even if you’re paying more intially.