Mitsubishi i-MiEV 16 kWh electric vehicle exterior
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV 16 kWh - Electric Vehicle Specs

Hatchback RWD

Power

49.000 kW

(66 HP)

0-100 km/h

15.900 s

Top Speed

130 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (16 kWh / 14 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 16 kWh
Net Capacity: 14 kWh
Buffer: 9%
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV 16 kWh reaches peak charging power of 43 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 18 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 42 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 2.5 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 97% in its class.

Average Charging Power

18 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.2

Maximum Charging Power

43 kW

At 3 → 55% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

52 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 52 min 17.7 kW 1.22 C 15.6 kWh
0% → 90% 27 min 31.1 kW 2.15 C 14.0 kWh
0% → 80% 20 min 36.4 kW 2.51 C 12.5 kWh
5% → 100% 51 min 17.2 kW 1.19 C 14.8 kWh
5% → 90% 25 min 30.8 kW 2.13 C 13.3 kWh
5% → 80% 19 min 36.3 kW 2.50 C 11.7 kWh
10% → 100% 50 min 16.7 kW 1.15 C 14.0 kWh
10% → 90% 24 min 30.3 kW 2.09 C 12.5 kWh
10% → 80% 18 min 36.0 kW 2.48 C 10.9 kWh