It includes two types of connectors : In the aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami , Mitsubishi introduced one year ahead of schedule a device called MiEV Power Box that enables the i-MiEV to supply power to home electric appliances in the event of a power outage or natural disasters . The device provides 100-volt outlets , converting the i-MiEV 's direct current ( DC ) battery power into 100 volts alternating current ( AC ) to power up to 1,500 watts of small electrical equipment . Mitsubishi estimates that the i-MiEV total battery capacity is enough to provide power for between 5 and 6 hours , equivalent to one day of power consumed by an average Japanese home . The device was scheduled to be available by the end of April 2012 , at a cost of ( ) but as of November 2013 it is not clear if this is widely available
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Mitsubishi i-MiEV