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I believe putting ev equipment on a mirage would kill off this little car quickly. These are my reasons:
1. Increased cost
2. Increased weight
3. Decreased gas fuel efficiency
4. Decreased reliability
5. Increased complexity
6. Space issues - where on a mirage would you put any of that???

I want my mirage to be inexpensive, bulletproof, simple. Period.
(so take away power windows and rain sensing crap)

I agree with all that but number 3. I think it would wind up with increased mpg. But at what cost? It wouldn't be worth it (to me) for all the reasons you stated.