Mitsubishi’s electric car i-MiEV gets bigger and better before hitting American roads

Mitsubishi’s lovable i-MiEV is all set to grow bigger when it hits the streets in the United States by next year. The current version of the car is a bit too slow and small to be an American car. And so, Mitsubishi have decided to give the little i-MiEV a makeover, bigger and more powerful than before. Firstly, the car will be wider in order to meet U.S. crash regulations. Also, besides the usual perks Japanese cars offer, like air conditioners, power windows and locks and a basic AM/FM/CD system, the American i-MiEV might just boast of a navigation system, Bluetooth, satellite radio and a lot more. The car will also have an upgraded drivetrain and a 6 kilowatt-hour lithium ion battery with a range of about 70 miles, taking seven hours to charge the 220 volt battery.

For a price tag of under $30,000 before the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, this car sure seems to be an American dream fulfilled by Mitsubishi.
[wired]