Technology | electric vehicles Cute EV Coming to Cali Mitsubishi is bringing the i MiEV By Katherine Thompson Posted Aug 8, 2008 4:43 AM CDT Copied Mitsubishi plans to start testing its i MiEV electric car, designed for the streets of Japan, with two power companies in California. (AP Photo/Keystone, Martial Trezzini) Mitsubishi is sending some of its new i MiEV electric cars for testing in California, Wired reports. The Japanese company has signed deals with two Golden State power companies to add a few of the nimble jellybean-shaped vehicles to their fleets for a three-year demonstration. The kicky little car can go 75 miles on a 10-hour charge from a standard 110-volt socket, and reach speeds of up to 82 mph. Designed for Japanese city driving, the i MiEV will go on sale in its home country for about $25,000 next summer. Mitsubishi previously signed deals with Japanese utility companies. Read These Next "Admiral Piett" of the Star Wars universe died from COVID. Trump voter who supported mass deportations could be deported herself. Shooter opens fire on Texas Border Patrol What makes a person cool? These six traits. Report an error