Mitsubishi launching Minicab EV In Japan this December

Mitsubishi says its new Minicab EV (20kWh two and four-seater) kei-car commercial vehicle will go on sale in Japan on December 21.

The Minicab EV two-seater is priced at NZ$26,763 (2,431,000 yen) – due to start production March 2024 – and the four-seater is priced at NZ$27,368 (2,486,000 yen).

It’s based on the Minicab-MiEV of which about 13,000 units sold during the past 12 years.

It has a monobox design and is equipped with a new generation of electric components including the motor (195Nm torque) and drive battery (25% more capacity).

Cruising range has been extended to 180km (about 35% more than the previous model) while normal charging at AC200V (15A) takes about 7.5 hours to fully charge the battery, or up to 80% battery charge in about 42 minutes with DC fast charging.

The Minicab EV has enhanced safety and convenience features to answer the needs of commercial customers, says Mitsubishi.

The new motor and inverter have been integrated into a single unit for enhanced quietness, allowing users to drive early in the morning or late at night with no fear of disturbing others, the brand adds.

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability is included with a power outlet (AC100V, maximum 1500W) at the rear of the floor console.

At the instrument panel, Type C and Type A USB charging outlets are available as factory options, and a smartphone tray has been added.

Damping performance of the front and rear shock absorbers has been improved to enhance passenger comfort and decrease cabin sway, and regenerative braking is included.

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