Mitsubishi Motors aims to deliver its revamped MiniCab EV, a battery-powered compact commercial vehicle with a monobox design, through its Japanese dealer network in December.
The Minicab EV is a “Kei” car-class vehicle that is based on the Minicab MiEV, which sold 13,000 units in Japan over the last year. The manufacturer is claiming increasing demand from logistics and government agencies for zero-emission microcommercial vehicles for last-mile delivery.
A larger Li-ion battery allows for up to 180 km (112 miles) of WLTC per-charge range, a 35% increase over the previous model. Charging at 200V (15A) AC takes around 7.5 hours to fully charge the battery, so if the battery is charged after work, it will be fully charged and ready to use the next day. Furthermore, with rapid charging, up to 80% of the battery may be charged in 42 minutes.
Mitsubishi promises a smoother ride and reduced cabin sway thanks to new front and rear shock absorbers. Active safety features such as lane departure warning, auto-high beam, collision mitigation, and hill start assist are included. At the rear of the floor console is a power outlet (AC100V, maximum 1500W). At the front, a smartphone tray and Type C and Type A USB charging ports are optional.
The Microcab EV will be on sale in Japan in December, and while there’s no word on broader availability, the MiEV model will begin production in Indonesia next year.
