An all-electric MINI comes with two AC charging cables as standard. The first cable can be plugged into any home conventional socket. The second enables you to charge much faster using a Wallbox with a higher AC power supply. So when it comes to charging your all-electric MINI – there’s no place like home.
Charging your all-electric MINI at home is easy. All you need is the supplied cable and a standard AC 230 V socket within reach. It’s cost effective and you can usually make further savings by charging at off-peak times.
2.5 hours of charging will be enough for your next commute of up to 50 km. And it will have recharged completely after approx. 15 hours.
A Level 2 MINI Wallbox/Pod Point offers a convenient, faster alternative to the standard mains supply.
More power: figures vary, but the second charging cable that comes standard works with a 3-phase 11 kW home charger and will generally give you up to 3-times faster charging time. So your all-electric MINI can be fully charged within around 3.5 hours.
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At MINI, charging on the road means flexibility, speed and user-friendliness. With hundreds of charging stations across Europe – for both direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) – your MINI is always ready for your next adventure. Whether it’s a short stop a high-performance charging station on a long journey or parking with charging during a city stay – MINI Charging keeps you moving effortlessly. The MINI Charging network, the MINI App and the seamlessly integrated navigation make finding and using public charging stations as easy as driving your MINI.
It's possible to charge your all-electric MINI vehicle from the grid just like any other appliance or device using the standard charging cable supplied, which can plug into any conventional wall socket. This method of charging can be very slow, however, and a dedicated home EV charger is a much better, safer and faster option. MINI offers additional charging options such as an original MINI Wallbox that gives you a convenient, faster alternative with scalable charging power and a dedicated, 3-phase 11 kW connection.
Cold weather can indeed temporarily reduce EV battery range by about 10-12%. But nowadays, most EVs have a reach of 250-300 km anyway. Easily enough for a daily commute. And thanks to their design, they are far more efficient than people think in winter. They perform arguably better in snow than conventional cars due to the low position of the battery and the resulting lower centre of gravity. Your best defence in cold spells is not letting your all-electric MINI vehicle get below a 20% charge. This acts as a reserve in case the battery is too cold and needs to draw from that stored energy to begin the charging process. Furthermore, to charge efficiently, your car’s battery likes to be within a certain temperature range – 15 to 25°C. If it’s really cold outside, the battery needs to warm up first before it can charge at faster speeds. So, if possible, keep your car in a garage so it is not affected as much by the temperature outside.
Electric drive trains have far fewer moving parts than internal combustion engines (ICE), meaning electric cars can be cheaper to maintain. The lower cost of using electricity to power your car when charging at home can add up over time, increasing your savings even more. However, you can expect traditional car parts such as tyres and brake pads to cost roughly the same.
