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MAKE THE SWITCH

Now is the perfect time to make the switch from a combustion engine to a pure-electric powertrain, especially where MINI Electric is concerned.

    SEE HOW MUCH YOU COULD SAVE.**​

    If you drive this distance every day

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     full charge a week required 2 x
    of a full charge needed 25 %
    when you save compared to similar petrol vehicles £1,091

    CHARGE AT HOME OVERNIGHT:

    Regular Power Socket > 02:33 H Duration £2.20 Cost
    PodPoint Home Charger > 00:51 H Duration £2.20 Cost

    CHARGE AT THE PUBLIC STATION:

    Type 2 (AC) > 00:51 H Duration £3.57 Cost
    CCS (DC) > 00:11 H Duration £3.38 Cost
    full charge a week required 3 x
    of a full charge needed 50%
    what you save compared to similar petrol vehicles £2,182

    CHARGE AT HOME OVERNIGHT:

    Regular Power Socket > 05:06 H Duration £4.41 Cost
    PodPoint Home Charger > 01:42 H Duration £4.41 Cost

    CHARGE AT THE PUBLIC STATION:

    Type 2 (AC) > 01:42 H Duration £7.14 Cost
    CCS (DC) > 00:22 H Duration £6.75 Cost
    full charge a week required 4 x
    of a full charge needed 75%
    what you save compared to similar petrol vehicles £3,273

    CHARGE AT HOME OVERNIGHT:

    Regular Power Socket > 07:39 H Duration £6.61 Cost
    PodPoint Home Charger > 02:33 H Duration £6.61 Cost

    CHARGE AT THE PUBLIC STATION:

    Type 2 (AC) > 02:33 H Duration £10.71 Cost
    CCS (DC) > 00:33 H Duration £10.13 Cost
    full charge a week required 5 x
    of a full charge needed 100%
    what you save compared to similar petrol vehicles £4,364

    CHARGE AT HOME OVERNIGHT:

    Regular Power Socket > 10:12 H Duration £8.81 Cost
    PodPoint Home Charger > 03:24 H Duration £8.81 Cost

    CHARGE AT THE PUBLIC STATION:

    Type 2 (AC) > 03:24 H Duration £14.28 Cost
    CCS (DC) > 00:45 H Duration £13.50

    REASONS TO GO ELECTRIC

     Why go fully electric? In terms of power, electric cars are on a level playing field with their combustion-engine counterparts; while being far more efficient and beneficial for the environment (and the purse strings). MINI Electric Offers
    Electric costs less It’s true, electricity is cheaper than fossil fuels such as petrol and diesel. This means it's cheaper to run an electric car than it is any other kind of automobile. SEE HOW MUCH YOU COULD SAVE
    Smoother driving experience With a pure-electric car such as the MINI Electric, you not only have the advantage of everyday motoring affordability, you benefit from a smoother, quieter drive too. This is due to the lack of an engine and the fact that electromagnetic technology produces near-silent noise emanations. FIND OUT HOW THE MINI ELECTRIC HANDLES
    Zero emissions = no pollution The MINI Electric produces zero CO2 and NOx emissions, ensuring that it’s very kind to the environment. In turn, this means that drivers aren’t required to pay Clean Air Zone charges, such as the daily ULEZ tariff. PD HOME POINT CHARGING
    Lower maintenance fees Because an electric powertrain is built using fewer working parts than a traditional combustion engine, it’s less likely to malfunction, which means it’s more affordable to maintain. SEE OUR MINI ELECTRIC SERVICE PLANS
    Charging convenience You can charge your electric car at home, at work and out and about. At home and at work, you have two options:
    ● Plug the MINI Electric into a standard three-pin socket (rated at 3kW) – although this is the slowest option, it’s convenient for many owners because the car can be left to charge overnight at home
    ● Connect to a specially installed wallbox (rated at 7kW) – this delivers a fast-charging domestic/work solution
    Otherwise, there are more than 49,800 public charging devices situated all around the UK, most of which offer rapid charging, ensuring a 10% to 80% top-up in less than an hour.         FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CHARGING

    FAQS.

    HOW DO I FIND CHARGING POINTS?

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    With MINI Navigation. Wherever you are, it will locate your nearest charging location – and guide you straight to it.​​

    HOW DO CHARGING STATIONS WORK?

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    If your nearest public access point features a cable that’s already attached, you simply connect it to your MINI Electric. Alternatively, use the cable supplied with your car to connect to the charger.

    In some cases, you can top up using the charging section of the MINI app – which is free to download from the App Store or google Play.

    HOW DO I PAY?

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    You can pay as you go or with convenient monthly debits.​

    WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW WHEN CHARGING?

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    • Refrain from using extension cables.
    • You may need to set the current before charging.
    • When connecting, connect to the socket and to the vehicle, in that order.
    • When disconnecting, disconnect from the vehicle and the socket, in that order.
    • The charging process will only begin once the MINI Electric is locked.

    IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHARGING USING ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) AND DIRECT CURRENT (DC)?

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    AC is the most efficient charging method, particularly when charging overnight. However, if you wish to charge quickly, DC is the better solution.​

    WHO DO I CONTACT FOR HELP IF I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE CHARGING COLUMN?

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    Please contact the charging device operator. The number is usually found on the device itself.​

    WHAT ARE THE KEY RAW MATERIALS USED FOR THE MINI ELECTRIC’S HIGH-VOLTAGE STORAGE AND WHAT DO YOU DO TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE SOURCED RESPONSIBLY?

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    Cobalt, graphite, lithium and nickel, wrapped in an aluminium shell.

    MINI has committed to developing a supply chain that is responsible and sustainable and is in full accord with its own ethical and human rights standards.

    HOW DO YOU ENSURE THAT COBALT IS RESPONSIBLY SOURCED?

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    MINI works with BASF, Samsung Electronics and Samsung SDI to ensure that sustainable cobalt mining is undertaken. Furthermore, all parties are committed to increasing the proportion of recycled cobalt used in battery cells.​​

    WHAT STEPS DO YOU TAKE TO ENSURE THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR ALUMINIUM IS FAIR AND SUSTAINABLE?

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    As well as purchasing for its own needs, MINI ensures that aluminium is available to its suppliers on a regular and affordable basis. Meanwhile, MINI strives to source more recycled aluminium as part of the manufacturing process.​

    WHERE DOES YOUR LITHIUM COME FROM AND HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A SUSTAINABLE SOURCING PROCESS?

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    Australia, from hard rock deposits that meet the highest sustainability standards. In the meantime, MINI’s parent company, BMW Group, continues to conduct research into the recycling of materials such as lithium.​

    WHAT STEPS DO YOU TAKE TO ENSURE YOUR SUPPLIERS MEET SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS?

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    MINI encourages and promotes maximum transparency throughout the supply chain.​

    AT WHAT POINT DOES THE MINI ELECTRIC BECOME GREENER THAN THE MINI COOPER S?

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    The more renewable the electricity, the more sustainable the electric car in question is. The CO2 footprint of an electric car’s battery pack needs to be considered too. On average, it takes about 12 months’ worth of Electric MINI driving to offset the global warming emissions required to produce it.