Mitsubishi i-MiEV EV charger: which one fits best?
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV charges at home on a single-phase connection at no more than 3.7 kW. That limit comes from the car itself: the on-board charger of this compact city car goes no higher, even when you plug it into a powerful charger. An expensive 11 or 22 kW charger will therefore not charge the i-MiEV a single minute faster. If you also drive another electric Mitsubishi, our Mitsubishi EV charger overview covers every model.
For the Mitsubishi i-MiEV we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Check your vehicle documents or the car's display to confirm the charging power of your i-MiEV.
Charging specifications of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 16 kWh (14.5 kWh usable) |
| Maximum AC charging power at home | 3.7 kW (single-phase) |
| Real-world range | approx. 85 km |
| Charging time at 3.7 kW | approx. 4.5 hours from empty to full |
| Charging connector | Type 1 (J1772) |
| DC fast charging | CHAdeMO, up to 40 kW |
Which EV charger suits the Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
Because the i-MiEV charges at a maximum of 3.7 kW on one phase, you do not need to spend money on a heavy 11 or 22 kW charger. A single-phase home charger easily supplies all the power the car can take, which makes it the logical choice for a home with a single-phase connection.
Would you also like a built-in MID meter? That is a certified, calibrated kWh meter that records exactly how much electricity goes into your car, separately from the rest of your household consumption, so you know precisely what charging at home costs you. In our range, the chargers with a built-in MID meter are all three-phase models, and our single-phase 7.4 kW chargers do not have one.
If your home has a three-phase connection, you can still choose an EV charger with MID meter. The i-MiEV draws its 3.7 kW from one phase, so it charges at the same speed as on a single-phase charger.
The i-MiEV has a Type 1 inlet, so choose a home charger with a Type 2 socket rather than a fixed Type 2 cable. You then need a Type 1 to Type 2 charging cable once, and you charge at home with that cable every time.
How long does the Mitsubishi i-MiEV take to charge?
With its usable battery of 14.5 kWh and a charging power of 3.7 kW, the i-MiEV goes from empty to full in about 4.5 hours, including charging losses. If you plug the car in during the evening, it is always ready in the morning. A faster charger changes nothing here, because the car itself caps its charging power at 3.7 kW.
On the road you use a CHAdeMO fast charger: there the i-MiEV charges at up to 40 kW, and most of the battery is full again in about 21 minutes.
Other versions and models from Mitsubishi
Wallbox Discounter also has EV charger advice for the other electric Mitsubishi models:
Frequently asked questions
Does the Mitsubishi i-MiEV charge faster with an 11 kW charger?
No. The on-board charger of the i-MiEV goes no higher than 3.7 kW on one phase. An 11 or 22 kW charger can supply more power, but the car takes nothing extra from it. A single-phase charger that covers those 3.7 kW is therefore the sensible choice.
Why is a MID meter important for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
A built-in, calibrated MID meter records exactly how much electricity you charge at home, separately from your household consumption. That way you know what charging the i-MiEV really costs you, session by session. Keep in mind that in our range this meter comes on three-phase chargers, on which the i-MiEV charges at the same 3.7 kW.
Does the charger have to be connected by an installer?
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician, because that is safer and important for your insurance. In the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany, Wallbox Discounter arranges the installation through a certified installation partner; in Germany this starts with a free quotation. Outside those three countries, have the charger connected by a local qualified electrician.