MINI Hybrid and Electric Cars

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Introducing the MINI hybrid and electric range

Renowned for their go-kart handling and easily recognisable due to their iconic looks, the MINI range has expanded over the years to include larger vehicles to meet the growing demands for family vehicles.

MINI are continuing to meet the evolving demands and have now introduced two models to the hybrid and electric MINI family; the MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid and the MINI Electric.

Both cars have the ability to drive in all-electric mode, producing zero tailpipe emissions, and require plugging-in to recharge the battery powering the electric motor.

What are the different types of hybrid and electric vehicles?

Mild hybrid systems improve fuel economy harvesting energy that is normally lost when braking, storing it in a battery until required, assisting the engine when accelerating. The engine has the ability to shut down when stationary, also saving fuel.

HEVs combine a conventional combustion engine with an electric motor and battery pack, charged through regenerative braking. HEVs are capable of travelling short distances on electric power alone, with the engine cutting in and out as required.

Working in a similar way to a HEV, combining a combustion engine with an electric motor, a PHEV has a much larger battery pack, meaning it can travel much further on electric power only, but needs to be plugged in to charge fully.

BEVs only use an electric motor and battery pack for power. There is no combustion engine. BEVs produce zero tailpipe emissions and need to be charged using an external power supply, preferably a dedicated electric car plug-in charge point.

MINI Electric

It looks just like a MINI and it drives just like a MINI but there is no petrol or diesel engine in sight, the MINI Electric is 100 percent electric but retains its go-kart handling and iconic looks.

Immediate oomph from the instant torque adds to the fun driving experience, whilst the impressive all-electric range of up to 145 miles ensures you can easily reach your destination.

Running low on battery power? Simply plug-in the MINI Electric and charge to 80 percent of battery capacity in as little as 20 minutes.

MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid

The MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid is the best of both worlds. If you are not quite ready to switch to the all-electric MINI Electric, then the combination of a conventional petrol engine with an electric motor and battery in the Countryman PHEV will provide the perfect stepping stone from the present to the future.

Drive up to 29 miles in pure electric mode, producing zero tailpipe emissions, or for longer journeys the petrol engine will engage and work in conjunction with the electric motor to deliver a smooth and powerful hybrid driving experience.

Like the MINI Electric, the MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid will need plugging-in to charge the battery. In under three hours the battery can be charged to 80 percent of its capacity.

Explore the Range

Discover the best of both worlds with the combination of a petrol engine and an electric motor.

Retro styling and an all-electric drivetrain. Consider us intrigued, here is everything you need to know about MINI Electric.

Find your perfect new hybrid or electric MINI

Everyone expects a MINI to be fun, quirky and unique so it is a good job that MINI have managed to retain these key attributes with their hybrid and electric range of cars.

Whether you go for a plug-in hybrid or an all-electric car, you are guaranteed the same enjoyable driving experience with the same levels of personalisation available to create the perfect MINI for you.

Discover the MINI hybrid and electric range and arrange a test drive at your nearest Stratstone MINI retailer.