Tokyo  - Mitsubishi is showcasing a zero-emission i MIEV Sport Air concept car, built on the basis of the i MIEV minicar already available in Japan, at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March.

Teaser images released by the Japanese car maker show a two-door coupe-style vehicle with pronounced alloys emphasizing the sporty image.

Almost the entire roof is made of glass featuring integrated solar cells, giving the interior plenty of light and extra energy to the lithum-ion batteries positioned in the floor.

Mitsubishi said in a statement that the i MiEV Sport Air concept "exemplifies the balance between environmental and dynamic performance."

Revealing litte additional technical information, Mitsubishi said the i MIEV Sport Air was powered by electric-drive engines with two motors positioned on the front axle and one in the rear, giving it a power output of 120 hp. One electric charge should give it a range of about 200 kilometres. (dpa)