Mitsubishi Offering i-MiEV Test Drives at 2011 AIMS

Mitsubishi is offering visitors to the Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) the opportunity to test drive the i-MiEV zero-emissions experience for themselves. In conjunction with the Victorian Government’s Electric Vehicle Trial, the Japanese carmaker is supplying three of its electric vehicles for use in the AIMS Test Drive Experience.

To book a test drive, attendees to this year’s Australian International Motor Show just have to visit the Mitsubishi Motors stand, where they will receive a drive token to take to the Test Drive Experience registration booth in the foyer.

All test drives will last around 20 minutes and participants will have the choice of driving the electric vehicle themselves or let a representative from Mitsubishi sit behind the wheel. After their test drive they will be asked to participate in a survey which will assist planning for the arrival of this new technology as part of the Victorian Electric Vehicle Trial.

The i-MiEV, which stands for Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle, is the first volume produced electric vehicle to be available for sale on the Australian market. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV will be available from selected Mitsubishi dealers in all capital cities from mid-August. Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited recommends that the i-MiEV electric vehicle always be charged using renewable or “green” energy.

The 2011 Australian International Motor Show is being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from between July 2-10, 2011.

We’ll remind you that back in June 2011, a total of 110 i-MiEVs were leased to local, state and federal governments and selected innovative organizations. The large number of public enquiries received regarding the launch of the i-MiEV prompted the company to release details of the model ahead of its Australian arrival.