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2016-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV MPGe & Charging Cost
2 model years · 112 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV at a glance
The 2016-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 112 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $820 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the i-MiEV RWD (112 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017.
2016-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV by model year
What the 2017 i-MiEV RWD costs to drive
Per month
$68
$820 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.37
Per 100 miles
$5.47
Five years
$4,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,290less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV MPGe
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 112 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $820.
EPA range 59 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i-MiEV (Most efficient) | RWD | 30 | 112 | 59 mi | $820 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV MPGe
112 MPGe · $820/yr
EPA range 62 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i-MiEV (Most efficient) | RWD | 30 | 112 | 62 mi | $820 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the i-MiEV RWD: $2,160 in Hawaii and $570 in Louisiana, a $1,590 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2017 small car models.
Generations
- 2012-2014
- 2016-2017
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2016-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
EPA rates the 2016-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV at 112 MPGe combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 i-MiEV RWD, is rated 112 MPGe (121 city, 102 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2016-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
Every model year of the 2016-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV tops out at 112 MPGe combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017.
How does the 2016-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2012-2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV) is rated 112 MPGe combined and costs $820 a year to fuel; the 2016-2017 model is rated 112 MPGe and costs $820 a year.
How much does it cost to charge a 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the i-MiEV RWD costs about $820 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $820 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV 100 miles?
About $5.47 per 100 miles for the i-MiEV RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV compare with other small car configurations?
The i-MiEV RWD costs about $820 a year to fuel, $2,290 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 395 rated small car configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
EPA rates the range at 59 miles depending on configuration, and the i-MiEV RWD goes 59 mi. Efficiency is 30 kWh per 100 miles (112 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $820 a year, or $5.47 per 100 miles for the i-MiEV RWD.
Is the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 112 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $820. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2017 against 1 configuration for 2016. See the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV for that year.