Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2015 Owner's Handbook Manual page 9

Charge Overview
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV can be charged anytime. However, repeatedly charging the vehicle's
battery when it is almost full may decrease the battery's overall lifespan.
There are three di erent levels of charging your Mitsubishi i-MiEV.
Level 1 charging is based on using a standard rated (dedicated 15 amp circuit) A/C 120 volt
outlet.
1) Fully apply the parking brake and place the selector lever in the P - (Park) position.
2) Turn o the headlights and turn the key to the Lock position.
3) Pull the Level 1 / Level 2 charging opener located at the bottom left of the instrument
panel to open the regular charging lid at the rear passenger side of the vehicle.
4) Remove the key and lock the vehicle.
5) The Regular Charging Lid will be open. Press the tab to open the inner lid providing
access to the charge port.
6) Level 1 charging is based on using a standard rated (dedicated 15 amp circuit) A/C 120
volt outlet. Plug the charging cord into the electrical outlet.
Warning - make sure the outlet is on a dedicated circuit which is not shared with any
other appliances. Also check the outlet to confirm there is no rust or corrosion.
Note: You cannot connect the charger cord into an extension cord. Please ensure you have a Garage Site Survey completed before
plugging in an EV into any outlet in your home or garage. Use a hook and a rope that can support the weight of the EV charging
cable, 8.8 lbs (4 kg). Make sure that the rope has no damage before use.
7) Open the cap on the regular charge connector and make sure there is no foreign matter such as dust or dirt on the end of the
connector.
8) Select your charging amp, either 8 amp or 12 amp before you connect the charging cord to the vehicle. The vehicle charging cord
defaults to 8 amps and you will not be able to change the charging amp speed once you have connected to the vehicle. Only select
12 amp if you have a dedicated 15 amp circuit/outlet available to plug into and the outlet must be grounded and protected by a
ground-faulty circuit interrupter. Connect the charging cable to your Mitsubishi i-MiEV until you hear a click. You will also hear a fan
turn on briefly.
9) Make sure the charging indicator on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV's instrument cluster is illuminated.
10) Charging is complete when the charging indicator light turns o .
11) Remove the connector while pressing the button on the top of the connector.
12) Close the inner lid and the regular charging door.
13) Remove the charging cable plug from the outlet and store appropriately for future use.
Level 2
You can charge your vehicle through the regular charging port using 240 Volt Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
compatible with the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. For connecting/disconnecting the charging connector to or from the vehicle, follow
steps 1-12 (omitting #6) as outlined above. Also, please follow instructions provided with the 240 EVSE.
For further information, please refer to the General Information Section in your Owner's Manual under Charging. Please
pay particular attention to instructions, warnings, and cautions in the Owner's Manual.
CHARGING YOUR MITSUBISHI i-MiEV
Category Charge port Charge connector
Level 1
Regular charging
110-120V
(Attached EV
charging cable)
passenger side of vehicle
Level 2
Regular charging
220-240V
(Primary Home
EVSE Dock-
Available separately)
passenger side of vehicle
Quick charging
(charging method
with quick charger)
(if so equipped)
Level 3 Std.
driver side of vehicle
(if so equipped)
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Charging time
Charging Source with fully dis-
charged battery
120V/8A:
Approximately
22 hours
120V/12A:
Approximately
110-120V household
14 hours
outlet (15 amp dedicated
circuit required)
Approximately
6 hours
Home or public charging
device
Approximately
30 minutes
for 80% charge
Public charging stations
where available