Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 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, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.
This Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 is approved for import to Australia under 2 SEVS approvals SEV-000352 and SEV-001050, all granted on the Environmental Criterion, supported by Model Report Entry MRE-000252 issued by SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from Dec 2011 to Nov 2023.
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. Carbarn handles every stage of the journey: auction-sheet verification, bidding with your approval, ocean freight, customs and biosecurity clearance, and full SEVS-compliant rectification at our Sydney workshop. Once verified by an Approved Vehicle Verifier, the vehicle is entered into the Register of Approved Vehicles and delivered with documentation suitable for state registration.
Specifications coveredElectric fuel type eligible4 seats eligible
All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.
3 phases6–10 weeks
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Auction Selection & Strategy
0-2 Weeks
We shortlist suitable vehicles matching the target model, year range, budget, grade, mileage, and condition. We arrange pre-bid physical inspection before any bid is placed.
DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
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Vehicle Secured in Japan
Immediate
Once your approved bid wins, the vehicle is secured at the auction in Japan.
InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
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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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The Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2011-2022 window. Approval is granted under Electric fuel type eligible. 4 seats eligible, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.
Model Code
U68
Year Range
2011-2022
Eligibility
Is the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 eligible for import to Australia?
The Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2011-2022 window. Approval is granted under Electric fuel type eligible. 4 seats eligible, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.
What is the SEVS number for the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68?
The Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 is covered by SEVS approval SEV-000352, SEV-001050. This identifies the published eligibility pathway for the model. Always confirm the exact build year, variant, and model code before purchasing a vehicle in Japan.
What build-date range of the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 is approved for import?
The Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 is eligible across the 2011-2022 build range. Eligibility is linked to the model code, build date, variant, and approved import pathway. Carbarn checks these details before bidding to reduce compliance and approval risk.
Estimated Price
How does Carbarn calculate the landed cost for the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68?
Carbarn calculates the landed estimate from market-verified Japan auction sales over last 90 days, filtered to auction grade 3+ or better and the eligible build range of the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68. Odometer is not filtered — the typical odometer for each year is shown as context.
How much does the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 usually sell for at Japan auctions?
Recent Japan auction sales over last 90 days put the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 at around ¥750,000 JPY (~$6,725 AUD) on average. Expect variation based on auction grade, kilometres, options, and demand at the time of sale.
What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68?
For the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68, 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
Will Carbarn place bids on a Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 on my behalf?
Yes. Carbarn can source and bid on the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 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.
Is a pre-bid inspection available for the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68?
Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68. 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.
Do I set my own bid limit on the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68?
Yes — you set the budget and cap. Carbarn only places a bid on the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 after your written approval and never above your agreed limit. If the vehicle can't be secured within range, we stop rather than overbid.
Deposit & Payments
How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68?
To start bidding on the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68, the auction deposit is $1,345 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 until the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 is ready for delivery?
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 happens after the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 is secured in Japan?
Once your bid on the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 is successful, Carbarn moves through VIA application, vessel booking, shipping, customs and biosecurity, workshop compliance, AVV verification, RAV entry, and delivery prep. We send progress updates throughout.
Compliance & Registration
How does Carbarn manage import approval for the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68?
For the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68, document assessment and the VIA application are handled by Carbarn ahead of shipping. The VIA must be granted before the vehicle proceeds through Australian compliance, AVV verification, and RAV entry.
How is the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 made compliant in Australia?
The Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 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 Minicab Miev U68?
Compliance for the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 is estimated at $1,540. The package covers required work to meet Australian Design Rules. Any tyres, additional repairs, modifications, or extra items are quoted separately and confirmed before work proceeds.
Warranty & Delivery
What warranty applies to an auction-sourced Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68?
Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 examples qualify for a 5-year extended warranty — eligibility depends on age, condition, and the warranty provider's terms, and is confirmed before delivery.
When can the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 be handed over?
Delivery of the Mitsubishi Minicab Miev U68 happens after the vehicle arrives in Sydney and completes workshop compliance, the AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment. Pickup, transport, and registration-ready paperwork are arranged once it's compliance-complete.
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