Mitsubishi has released details of its nominated dealers which are to become fully functioning EV Sales Centre as the car maker releases its first electric car model.
The Japanese brand’s i-MiEV model went on sale this month just as Government grants for electric cars became available to the public. Now those who enticed to buy an EV with one of the £5,000 grants will be able to locate their local EV dealership.
All the EV approved dealership will from today (January 10) have two fully trained EV personnel in i-MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) and they will also have a broader understanding of future Mitsubishi pure EV and plug-in hybrid technologies.
The nominated EV Sales Centre personnel will undertake an extensive training programme so that there is not only a very clear understanding of the demands and requirements of electric vehicles for consumers but also so that they understand the wider industry issues relating to the EV marketplace. Their after-sales departments will also comply with compulsory manufacturer training and require specialist tools to enable the service and maintenance of electric vehicles. All of Mitsubishi’s 118 UK dealerships will be appointed as EV Service Centre’s as of 10th January 2010 giving national after-sales coverage.
There are a total of 13 authorised EV Sales Centres including the Mitsubishi Electric Vehicle Centre in London, and they are:
Phoenix Mitsubishi Edinburgh
Scotland
0131 454 4080
Motor Wey Putney
Greater London
0208 871 1122
LondonElectric Vehicle Centre
Central London
0207 546 8331
Manchester Mitsubishi
North West
0161 792 4343
Hodgson Mitsubishi
North East
0191 295 0099
Souls Mitsubishi
East Midlands
01908 366 313
Fields Mitsubishi
West Midlands
01527 579 877
Fife Mitsubishi
Scotland
01334 654 228
Livery Dole
South West
01392 215 141
Tees Valley
North East
01325 462 222
K & R Mitsubishi
South West
01823 289 928
Donnelly Brothers
Northern Ireland
02890 842 000
EastbourneMitsubishi
South East
01323 720 681
The i-MiEV costs £23,990 with a £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant. With a top speed of 81mph, the car has a range of 93 miles per hour to a single charge.
