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Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA Import to Australia

2016-2021

Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Environmental Criterion. Each example carries a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor engine, a automatic gearbox, and rear-wheel drive. We source through approved Japanese auctions, arrange inspection where possible, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.

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Transparent Landed Cost Breakdown

Transparent import cost estimate including shipping, taxes, and compliance in Australia.

Pricing based on last 90 days of Japan auction data

How this estimate is calculated

Market-Verified Data: Based on the last 90 days of Japan auction sales.
Quality Benchmark: Minimum auction grade 3.5+.
Odometer Range: 0–80,000 km.
Eligible Build Range: Matched to the approved import year range.
Final Price Factors: Auction result, grade, odometer, condition, options, exchange rate, shipping, taxes, and compliance requirements.

How Bidding Works

Tell us your target model, year range, budget, and preferred condition.
We arrange physical inspection before bidding wherever possible.
We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.
We only bid after your approval and within your agreed budget cap.

Landed cost breakdown

Average Auction Price	$8,481
Japan Agent Fee	$803
Carbarn Agent Fee	$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs	$3,998
Compliance Package	$1,540
GST	$1,618

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

$17,941

Refundable Auction Deposit

$1,339

Final pricing depends on auction results, exchange rate and vehicle condition.

Eligibility & Compliance Approvals

Verified on the Australian Government Rover register · 1 SEV · 1 MRE

This Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000566, granted on the Environmental Criterion and valid until 04 Dec 2026. The approval is linked to MRE-000430 (Category MA, issued by SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD) Approvals cover builds from Jan 2016 to Oct 2021.

Why qualified — Environmental Criterion. The SEVS Environmental Criterion covers vehicles with a measurable emissions or fuel-economy advantage over equivalent vehicles supplied in volume to the Australian market. Approval is granted on the basis of the published environmental thresholds. Eligibility is build-specific — the exact build years, variants and model codes named on the approval are the binding reference.

How Carbarn runs this import. We source 1/2016 to 10/2021 examples through approved Japanese auction houses, verify build and condition sheets before bidding, and handle every downstream step on your behalf — international freight, Australian customs entry, biosecurity inspection, and the full SEVS compliance program at our Sydney workshop. Final delivery includes paperwork for state registration.

Specifications coveredElectric hatchback eligible4 seats

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How compliance works How importing works All eligible models Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018

Full Process Timeline & Payments

All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.

3 phases6–10 weeks

01
Auction Selection & Strategy
0-2 Weeks
Carbarn narrows down candidate vehicles by model, year range, budget, auction grade, mileage, and condition, then arranges a pre-bid physical inspection where the auction format allows.
DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
02
Vehicle Secured in Japan
Immediate
Vehicle is secured in Japan after the approved bid succeeds.
InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
03
VIA Approval
1-4 Weeks
The VIA application is submitted to the Department of Infrastructure before any vessel is booked.
No PaymentNo payment due in this stage

Shipping Invoice Includes

Freight & ShippingGSTImport DutiesLuxury Car Tax (if applicable)Port & Local Charges

Compliance Invoice Includes

Compliance WorkAVV InspectionRAV EntryVIA Approval CostExtra items if required

Complete Import Guide

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How Importing Works

How Compliance Works

Six-step compliance flow handled end-to-end by our team.

1
Assess documents / eligibility
2
VIA application before shipping
3
Vehicle arrives at Carbarn workshop
4
Compliance work starts
5
AVV inspection + RAV entry
6
Ready for registration / delivery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA is eligible for import to Australia across the 2016-2021 build range. This model is approved based on Electric hatchback eligible. 4 seats. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

Model Code

Year Range

2016-2021

Eligibility

Can the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA be imported to Australia under SEVS?

What SEVS reference applies to the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA?

The SEVS number for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA is SEV-000566. This number helps identify the approved import eligibility pathway for this model. Always confirm the exact build year, variant, and model code before bidding or purchasing a vehicle in Japan.

For which production years can the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA be imported?

Build range 2016-2021 is eligible for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA. Approval is tied to model code, exact build date, variant, and the published import pathway, all of which Carbarn verifies on the auction sheet before any bid.

Estimated Price

How is the estimated landed price for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA calculated?

The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA, restricted to vehicles with minimum auction grade 3.5+ and odometer within 0-80,000km, then matched to the approved build range.

How much does the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA usually sell for at Japan auctions?

Based on last 90 days of Japan auction sales data, the average auction price for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA is approximately ¥950,000 JPY, or $8,481 AUD. Pricing varies by grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand.

What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA?

For the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA, the landed estimate covers auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and compliance. It's intended as an honest pre-bid landed total, not a partial quote.

Auction & Bidding

Does Carbarn bid at Japan auctions for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA?

Yes. Carbarn can source and bid on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA through Japanese auctions after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. Where possible, we arrange pre-bid physical inspection and share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.

Can Carbarn inspect the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA before bidding?

Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA. We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid is placed. Japanese auction vehicles generally cannot be test driven before purchase.

Who decides the maximum bid for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA?

Yes. You can set your preferred budget and maximum bid before auction bidding starts. Carbarn only bids after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. If the vehicle cannot be secured within your approved range, we do not proceed beyond your limit.

Deposit & Payments

How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA?

To start bidding on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA, the auction deposit is $1,339 AUD. It's refundable if no vehicle is secured and refundable if you decide not to proceed before a bid is placed.

Timeline & Shipping

How long does it take to import the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA from Japan?

Expect roughly 6-10 weeks from search to delivery. The timeline covers sourcing, the winning bid, VIA approval, vessel scheduling, international shipping, arrival in Sydney, compliance at our workshop, AVV verification, RAV entry, and delivery prep.

What are the next steps once the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA is purchased at auction?

After the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA is won, Carbarn handles the next stages end-to-end: VIA application before shipping, vessel booking, ocean transit to Sydney, compliance at our workshop, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and delivery preparation — with progress updates at each step.

Compliance & Registration

How is import approval handled for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA?

For the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA, Carbarn assesses the vehicle documents and lodges the VIA application before shipping where required. The vehicle must have valid import approval before it can proceed through Australian compliance, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

What's involved in compliance work for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA?

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA goes through Carbarn's full compliance program after arrival — workshop rectification work, documentation, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and the support needed to make the vehicle registration-ready in Australia.

What is the compliance package cost for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA?

Budget around $1,540 for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA compliance package. That figure covers the work to meet applicable ADR and compliance rules. If tyres, additional repairs, or modifications are needed, they're priced separately and confirmed before any further work.

Warranty & Delivery

What warranty applies to an auction-sourced Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA?

An auction-sourced Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA doesn't come with the standard 3 months NSW dealer warranty, but a 5-year extended warranty may be available if the vehicle is eligible. Eligibility is confirmed before delivery based on age, condition, and provider criteria.

At what point can I take delivery of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA?

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA is ready for delivery after arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment completion. Delivery, pickup, and registration-ready support can be arranged once the vehicle is compliance-complete.

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