Japan Post to Introduce 3,000 'Minicab EV' Electric Vehicles from Mitsubishi!

Mitsubishi Motors recently announced that it has received an order for 3,000 Minicab EVs, its light commercial electric vehicle, from Japan Post for use as delivery vehicles. This marks Japan Post's adoption of light commercial electric vehicles for delivery purposes, and Mitsubishi plans to deliver the vehicles sequentially starting this fall.

Japan Post has already been operating over 5,000 units of the previous model, the 'Minicab MiEV,' since 2013. Based on its approximately 11 years of experience using Mitsubishi Motors' electric vehicles, it has chosen the new model, 'Minicab EV,' for its latest needs.

The Minicab EV offers a driving range of 180 km based on the WLTC mode, providing sufficient performance for route delivery. It boasts ample cargo space and can handle heavy loads while maintaining smooth and powerful motor-driven agile driving. Furthermore, it is praised for its environmentally friendly performance with zero CO2 and exhaust gas emissions, its quiet operation allowing for deliveries in residential areas without noise concerns, and its convenience of not requiring fuel replenishment during working hours.

Takao Kato, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, stated, "The transition to a decarbonized society is accelerating globally, and we are being asked to respond to this shift. Securing this 3,000-unit contract with Japan Post is a testament to the high evaluation we have received through our long-term use of our vehicles, and we are deeply grateful. Going forward, we will actively participate in the promotion of electric vehicles not only through development, production, and sales but also through activities that broaden understanding of electric vehicles. We aim to contribute to the building of a sustainable society."

As a pioneer in electric vehicles, Mitsubishi Motors strives to contribute to the building of a sustainable society by not only developing, producing, and selling electric vehicles but also promoting awareness of them.

Meanwhile, Japan Post's adoption of electric vehicles for delivery is an example that showcases the growth potential of the light commercial electric vehicle market in Japan. In October 2022, Mitsubishi resumed general sales of the 'Minicab MiEV.' This relaunch followed the suspension of production in March 2021, demonstrating its commitment to leading the light commercial electric vehicle market based on over 10 years of experience and technological expertise in the electric vehicle market.

Mitsubishi plans to expand the adoption of electric vehicles in various business sectors beyond Japan Post through the 'Minicab EV.' This is expected to contribute to the growth of the domestic light commercial electric vehicle market and the realization of a decarbonized society.