ELECTRIC AND HYBRID MOTORING WITH SNOWS MINI

There are multiple methods to charge your electric or hybrid MINI vehicles at home. It's possible to charge through a conventional wall socket, making it convenient when you are visiting family or friends or while you wait for a dedicated wall box to be installed. MINI offers its own wallboxes, like the MINI Wallbox, which is a faster alternative with a 3-phase 11kW connection. Or, a smart home charger by Pod Point offers safe and intelligent charging with standard installation included in the price.

Cold weather can impact electric cars by temporarily reducing EV battery range by about 10-12%. This won't impact you too much, considering most modern EVs have a range of 250-300 km. MINIs are designed to perform well compared to conventional cars, thanks to the low position of the battery, which results in a lower centre of gravity. It is recommended that you don't get your vehicle below 20% in the winter, so there is a reserve in case the battery is too cold and needs to draw from the stored energy to charge. 

As electric cars have fewer moving parts than internal combustion engines (ICE), they tend to be cheaper to maintain, especially when servicing the vehicle. In addition to servicing costs, you could also save money when you charge your car at home outside of peak times. ​

Installing a wallbox in your home is easy and stress-free. MINI has its own installation service, so you can arrange an installation and their official installation partner (Deutsche Telekom Technischer Service GmbH), will take on all consultation, installation and start-up tasks.

At MINI Charging Stations, your vehicle will be charged using cashless payments by a monthly direct debit from your payment account. Your MINI Charging online account provides you with an overview of your charging processes and the costs for your reference. ​

It is recommended to charge your electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles to just 80% has it helps keep the battery as healthy as possible. It is completely safe to charge your electric car to 100%, but the Lithium-Ion batteries that power most EVs are most efficient in the working range of 20% to 80%. Therefore, it is best to avoid charging past 80%, as not only will it be slower to charge, but you will keep your battery healthy in the long term. ​

If you are having trouble starting a charging session, check the MINI App to see if the charging point is available or out of order.

If you're having trouble authenticating the MINI App, first check if the charging station supports authentication through the app or a QR code. You can find this information by selecting the charging station in your app. If it does support authentication via the MINI App, it’s recommended to use the 'Start' button in the app instead of scanning the QR code on the charging station for a smoother experience.

If you encounter a technical error or physical problem, contact the charge point operator first. You can find the operator's service hotline on the charging station. If the problem still continues, feel free to contact MINI's customer service team. To contact regarding a MINI Charging Session or about your MINI Charging contract, invoices, or payments, feel free to contact MINI Charging at: Telephone: +44 1842 777133 (Monday - Friday, 7am - 7pm) E-mail: uk@mini-charging.com.

Depending on external temperatures and driving habits, the MINI Electric offers a range of up to 145 miles. ​​

As long as you plan your journey and charge the battery before setting off, you’ll have no issues on that front. There are 42,000-plus public charge points located around the UK, in more than 15,000 locations.

It does so without you needing to do a thing. If the battery runs low – or if more power (e.g., greater acceleration) is required, the combustion engine automatically kicks in.

This occurs whenever the vehicle brakes or coasts, at which point, the electric motor converts the MINI’s kinetic energy into electrical energy, which is stored within the battery.