Mitsubishi i-MiEV high beam headlight bulbs use 9005 size while low beam headlight bulbs use H11 size. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 2012 to 2017 with corresponding bulb specifications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 9005 bulb is a single-filament halogen type operating at 12 volts and rated at 65 watts, belonging to the P20d base family and commonly used in high beam applications across a wide range of vehicles.
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV uses the 9005 bulb for its high beam headlights across the 2012-2017 model years covered in these specifications.
The H11 bulb is a single-filament halogen type with an L-shaped PGJ19-2 base, rated at 55 watts and 12 volts, and is widely used in low beam headlight positions.
The i-MiEV uses the H11 bulb for its low beam headlights across the same 2012-2017 model years.
The 9005 and H11 are physically and electrically distinct bulb types with different base configurations, meaning one cannot be substituted for the other despite both being halogen low-voltage bulbs.
The 9005 base uses a three-tab bayonet-style connector, while the H11 uses a twist-lock connector, making the two incompatible at the socket level regardless of wattage considerations.
The consistent use of both the 9005 and H11 across all listed model years indicates a stable headlight housing design throughout the i-MiEV's production span in these specifications.