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It’s one thing to commission a green home,
but what about the vehicle the family uses?
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand has come up
with a sustainable vehicle for the Durbins to trial
– the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid in Mitsubishi’s
flagship Titanium colourway.
The Outlander Plug-In Hybrid is the world’s
first plug-in hybrid SUV, which means the very
latest technology is now available in the most
popular vehicle type in New Zealand – an SUV.
At $59,990 the car costs less than other
hybrids, and it has a much larger range, and a
highly competitive fuel economy of 1.9L/100km.
The car plugs in and charges from a normal
10-amp household socket, which can be set on a
timer to charge overnight to take advantage of
off-peak rates. Unlike other hybrid cars, it does
not require special charging facilities.
A full charge costs just $1.41, meaning the
average weekly Kiwi commute would cost just
$7, or $280 for a year, compared to $1700 for
petrol costs.
The Outlander does not compromise on
space or 4WD capability, and Mitsubishi Motors
says it is not a gimmick – a record-breaking 41
units were sold in the month of April alone.
Above left: Flag fuel costs for the
future – the Mitsubishi Outlander
Plug-In Hybrid SUV costs just $1.41
for a full charge, which is $7 for a
weekly commute. Fuel for a full year
is likely to average $280, compared
to $1700 for petrol.
Above: In this home the car is plugged
into a 32-amp Juicepoint for a quick
charge, which will be supplied
entirely from the power generated by
the Ideal House photovoltaic panels.
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