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  • MY2012–2017

Mitsubishi i-MiEV MPGe & Charging Cost by Year

5 model years · 2012–2017

112 MPGe
Combined
121 MPGe
City
102 MPGe
Highway
Annual cost · MY2017 i-MiEV RWD
$820

15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Mitsubishi i-MiEV for 5 model years, 2012 to 2017. Across those years its combined rating runs 112 MPGe. The latest model year, 2017, has 1 configuration rated 112 MPGe combined and costing $820 a year to fuel at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2012 is the 2017 i-MiEV RWD, at 112 MPGe.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV MPG by year

112114 201220162017 Electric 112114 201220162017 Electric
Combined MPGe: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Electric (MPGe) $/yr
2016-2017 Generation page
2017 112 $820
2016 112 $820
2012-2014 Generation page
2014 112 $820
2013 112 $820
2012 112 $820

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV generations

2 generations between 2012 and 2017. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2017 powertrain options

Electric · RWD
Combined
112 MPGe
Per year
$820

EPA range 59 miles.

See electric configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Mitsubishi i-MiEV's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV run 112 MPGe across model years 2012 to 2017. The latest year, 2017, is rated 112 MPGe.

Which Mitsubishi i-MiEV model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV i-MiEV RWD has the highest combined rating since 2012, at 112 MPGe.

How much does a Mitsubishi i-MiEV cost to fuel per year?

For MY2017, EPA-rated configurations cost $820 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient one costs $820.

Has the Mitsubishi i-MiEV's fuel economy improved over time?

Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 112 MPGe in both 2012 and 2017.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV?

Yes. Electric versions are rated from 2012 to 2017 (112 MPGe).

Which Mitsubishi i-MiEV model years have the same ratings?

EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2014. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.

How many generations of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV: 2016-2017, 2012-2014. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.