Electric Vehicle of the Year
sponsored by EDF Energy
Presented to the manufacturer of either a commercial or consumer EV that has demonstrated the best performance and best suitability for purpose in its class.


2010 Winner: Mitsubishi iMiEV

Mitsubishi has been developing electric vehicles over the last 40 years, and in 2006 came up with the all-electric Mitsubishi iMiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle). Full production started in July, with 50 of the first vehicles already destined for UK roads.

The iMiEV is a fully electric city car with zero emissions. It's a real car, which comfortably seats four adults with room for luggage. It has a top speed of 87 mph, a range of 100 miles and can be trickle charged from flat to full in six hours at any UK three-pin socket. It only costs 96p for a full charge, and the iMiEV can be fast-charged from flat to 80% in just 30 minutes.

The iMiEV is not only changing the perception of EVs within Government Agencies and Local Authorities, but also with members of the public. From being displayed at the Badminton Horse Trials and Goodwood Festival of Speed, the iMiEV has created a much more positive attitude amongst the public regarding the future of electric vehicles. It has also dispelled all the old myths that electric vehicles demand compromis­e, as it features electric windows, a CD player and air conditioning.

Mitsubishi claims the iMiEV is only the start of an exciting low emissions future. Other technologies include ClearTec, a suite of small modifications which add up to cut fuel consumption and CO2 significantly. Already featured on the Colt city car, ClearTec will soon arrive on every other vehicle in the Mitsubishi range by 2011.
 
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