Mitsubishi rolls out the all electric "i" this November, but pre-orders begin March 31.
If you want one, better get in line.
O'Brien Mitsubishi in Normal already has a long list of interested buyers.
Still, General Manager Ryan Gremore says the "i" won't be for everyone.
"The vehicle's really not made for long commuters.? It's really meant for short commuters like people who live in a 30 mile radius going to and from work," Gremore says.
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The "i" has a price tag of $18,000 after federal and state tax credits for electric vehicles.
It runs solely on a battery, which can run for about 80 miles before needing charged again.
A recent study says drivers will spend less than $200 a year on electricity costs.? Compare that to the $2,000 to $3,000 people spend on gas every year.
Mitsubishi has pledged to provide 1,000 "i" vehicles to the area by 2014.? It's part of the EV-Town (electric vehicle town) initiative.
Both Bloomington and Normal are looking to install charging stations for electric vehicles.
They'll allow drivers to power up for 2 to 4 hours.
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