The Mini Electric is one of a new wave of EVs that isn’t focused on engaging in a race for the longest range. With an official range of up to 145 miles, it – alongside the Honda e and Mazda MX-30 – has instead focused on providing a premium EV designed for urban driving. Design and engaging driving dynamics are also prioritised, so if you’re a regular long-distance EV driver, it may be best to look elsewhere.
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However, most drivers will rarely cover the 145 miles quoted above in a week, let alone a day, so there are plenty of buyers out there for whom a relatively short driving range will not be off-putting. In real-world driving, a minimum of 110 miles on fast roads should be expected in clement weather, with 100 miles on a charge possible sitting at motorway speeds. Mix the driving up with more town work, and 125+ miles will be easy, with those primarily driving in built up areas easily able to reach the quoted driving range.
Charging is possible at up to 50 kW from DC charge points with a CCS connector. One benefit of a compact battery capacity is that charging won’t take as long as those with larger batteries. As such, a half hour top-up will get the car to 80% or more, and a full charge from a 7 kW unit will take around four and a half hours.
