4 Things to Consider When Buying a MINI Electric Car
Shopping for a MINI electric vehicle is a bit different from a vehicle with an internal combustion engine. We’ll go over what to look for in an EV in detail.
Overall Cost of EV Ownership
Owning a MINI EV gives you the opportunity to reduce your overall costs of ownership. How does this work? You won’t need oil changes and many other fluid changes because there are fewer moving parts. However, you’ll need to keep an eye on the tires and brakes because EVs are heavier than comparably sized internal combustion engine models.
You’ll also need to have an electrician install a special home charger to make charging in your Hollywood garage much easier. You could charge your MINI electric vehicle overnight while you sleep.
How often will you need public fast charging? That could cost you money as well, but in general, it’s lower than gas prices, which aren’t going down any time soon. Even charging at peak times can be less expensive than heading to a gas station.
Electric Vehicle Range
The overall range between charges is a huge consideration for MINI EV owners in Coconut Creek. Luckily, MINI’s lone EV gets plenty of range when you go for weekend getaways to your favorite destination and summer road trips.
The 2024 MINI Electric gives you 114 miles of range on a single charge. You can reach an 80% charge in 36 minutes with DC Fast Charging at public stations.
Meanwhile, the 2023 MINI Countryman PHEV gives you 17 miles of all-electric range. You can commute with just electricity if you’re within range of your workplace. If you’re just puttering around Miami, this PHEV gives you enough juice for everyday drives. Once the battery power runs out, you’ll travel on gasoline. You’ll still save on fuel costs because city driving is all-electric with this PHEV.
Map Out Public Charging Locations Near Fort Lauderdale
The key to long journeys and even Fort Lauderdale-area driving is to map out your trip to make sure your EV will have plenty of power at the ready with DC Fast Charging stations available to the public. You can find these with your vehicle’s navigation system and the MINI app.
Prices will vary at these stations because electricity costs vary from city to city like the cost of gasoline. Also, take into account how often you’ll use the air conditioner or heater because those run on electricity from the EV battery. Extremely hot or extremely cold temperatures may reduce the range of your MINI EV, so remember this as you travel.
Battery Warranty for EVs
The battery warranty shows you how long you can expect your EV powerplant will last before it becomes inoperable, usually as it approaches 100,000 miles or nearly a decade in service. In general, the battery becomes less effective when it can’t keep up to 80% of its charge. The battery will wear out eventually because it’s how battery chemistry works. No matter how efficient a battery is, at some point in the future, it won’t be able to keep its charge and you’ll need a new battery for your EV.
MINI has an 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty on the battery for the EV and an 8-year, 80,000-mile warranty on the PHEV. You won’t have to worry about your batteries for many great years of driving! If the battery requires replacement before this time, the automaker will replace it.
Test Drive Your New MINI EV in Fort Lauderdale
Now you know what to look for in an EV, it’s time to experience one of these classy vehicles by slipping into the driver’s seat. Contact us or call 954-607-2630 to schedule a test drive with our team. We’re happy to help in any way we can. Feel free to ask us any questions about MINI EV ownership!
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