Operation Manual

General information/Charging
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● Mitsubishi Motors estimates that after 5 years, the capac-
ity of the main drive lithium-ion battery provided with
your vehicle will be approximately 80% of the original
capacity. After 10 years, the capacity should be approxi-
mately 70% of the original capacity. These are only esti-
mates, and the actual capacity of your vehicle battery over
time will depend on a variety of factors including how
your vehicle is used, stored and charged. Factors that can
adversely affect battery capacity over time include fre-
quent driving using aggressive acceleration/deceleration,
repeated frequent use of the quick charger, and opera-
tion/storage in extreme temperature environments.
● The main drive lithium-ion battery has a limited service
life, and when its charging capacity falls, owners should
bring their vehicle to a certified i-MiEV dealer for inspec-
tion and possible battery replacement.
● For details regarding the warranty coverage for the main
drive lithium-ion battery, refer to the Warranty and Main-
tenance Manual.
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● To help maintain the capacity of the main drive lithium-
ion battery, the following are recommended:
• Fully charge the vehicle by regular charging every 2
weeks.
• Do not repeat charging when the main drive lithium-ion
battery is at or near full charge.
Cruising range
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The distance you can drive the vehicle (cruising range)
depends on a number of factors including available charge,
weather, temperature, usage, battery age, topography, and driv-
ing style. When the main drive lithium-ion battery is new, the
estimated cruising range with a fully charged main drive lith-
ium-ion battery is 62 miles (100 km) based on the EPA labora-
tory test commonly called the combined range. Your actual
range can vary, either initially or as the battery ages and with
use over time.
As the main drive lithium-ion battery capacity decreases, the
cruising range of the vehicle will similarly decrease. Refer to
“Decrease of battery capacity” on page 1-4.
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● Since cooling or heating consumes power from the main
drive lithium-ion battery, operation of these functions will
reduce the cruising range.
● Put the selector lever in the “B” (REGENERATIVE
BRAKE MODE) or “Eco” (ECO MODE) position
according to the road condition. Using appropriate regen-
erative braking can help increase the cruising range. Refer
to “Regenerative braking” on page 1-3.
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