Unfortunately I had an issue with the binaural audio in this video, so this one’s straight out of the GoPro. We’ll be back in action in the next one!

@jacobfitzgerald6050

2 жыл бұрын

so that explains why the you sounded like that i was like thats not your normal sounding voice audio lmao

As an owner of this car for a little under a year, here are my quick takes: The Good - If you love Minis and their go-kart handling, this model is even more fun on the twisties. It has a near 50/50 weight distro. The instant torque at any speed is amazing. I've owned several Minis in the past, this has been the most fun to drive of all. One pedal driving is actually fun on back roads and works well in traffic as well. The Bad - If you live in or near a city, the range isn't a big deal. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone with a significant commute. The backseats are basically a joke. I wish I could take them out and add a battery pack for extended range. The Others - If it gets cold in your zip code for the winter, you will see a drop in range. Again, if you live in a city, not a big deal, but something you need to plan for if you have long commutes. You can program the Acoustic Pedestrian UFO sound to toggle on/off with a button with the Bimmercode app. I personally like the UFO sound mixed with the faint high pitched electric motor sound. If this had a convertible top option, it would be my perfect car. Overall, I love this niche car but I recognize it's not for everyone. I'm fine with that.

@21canyoudosumformay

2 жыл бұрын

i own one too and its a sound car

@fvnt0miix953

Жыл бұрын

My first winter in Canada with this car. The range drops about 40% during cold days if you use steering wheel heating, seat heating, etc. I expected less drop in range since it does have a heat pump, but nope...

Mini is an ideal car to convert to electric but they really phoned this in. Once they do something proper in terms of range I think it would be a slam dunk.

@mulamulelilumadi4717

2 жыл бұрын

How much range would you like?

@casiopeaman

2 жыл бұрын

@@mulamulelilumadi4717 my ideal range is around 180-200 miles. 110 isn't bad, but it's a bit short for longer drives.

@Ben.Royals

2 жыл бұрын

@@casiopeaman would say 110 is a pretty real world winter range and for summer I've seen people easily get between 130 and 140 miles (still not what you need but worth noting). Hopefully with the new from ground up EV they are working on with a Chinese brand (Great wall motors i think) they should be able get a few more batteries in and more range. Also will be good when they electrify things like the clubman with more room to play with.

@FaterialL

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ben.Royals in the cold, with three people in this thing, its getting like 80 miles. really not a practical vehicle

@Chrisb8s

2 жыл бұрын

More range would be more money More weight. Its perfect for what it is. Need more range spend 2 times or more.

I’m loving my new electric mini! The build, the style, beautiful leather seats, the easy controls, the speed and of course all the money I’m saving on gas! Really fun to drive and tons of compliments! Mine is grey exterior with lime accents and white leather interiors! 💛

@ronaldosalazar22

2 жыл бұрын

When did you order? And how long was the wait? Thanks

@bonbahar2291

2 жыл бұрын

@@ronaldosalazar22 I lucked out and got mine right from the lot. I’ve had it now for 3 months. It’s amazing and super fast to drive 😁

@tkusterb

2 жыл бұрын

@@ronaldosalazar22 My dealer says an order from the UK takes about 5-6 months to get to the US.

I've owned mine for 1.5 years and nearly 12k miles...fantastic daily driver. As you note, the car's biggest downfall is a lack of battery warming when preconditioning the cabin. I've autocrossed mine a ton and it's really great with 200TW sticky rubber. It's really fun in the canyons and because of the smaller battery it charges quickly on a 50kW DC Fast Charger. The understeer you note is likely due to the winter tires. On summer rubber or even my Michelin AS4s it's not a problem. The range is not the issue most try to make of it. The worst I see in winter is 3-3.5 mi/kWh unless driving into the mountains where I'll get 2-2.5 mi/kWh going up and well over 5 mi/kWh coming down. Leaving TC on is actually best since it's not that intrusive and the electric motor makes it react very quickly and only as much as needed. My overall average is probably 3.8-4.2 mi/kWh which nets 110-120 miles of real range. Even on Level 2 home charging it charges very quickly, so in between trips you can top up if needed.

@GoatlyMan

Жыл бұрын

Are they expensive to maintain? Do they break down a lot?

I have a 2022 Chili Red Mini Cooper SE, my daily commute is 9 miles each way and I get to charge at work for free, so it's perfect for me. A lot of people don't get the 100-mile range, but one benefit of that is the smaller, lighter battery. The car still feels really solid and a bit weighed down, but not as much as an EV that has a 240 mile range like a Kona or a Soul, or even a Tesla. It's still really nimble and fun, especially driving around the city. It's a niche car but if it works for you, like it does for me, it's amazing!

@TheTopher

2 жыл бұрын

Boom! Love it 👍👍

@sotitofanschop

2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to get one myself as the range is totally fine for me but can’t find any! I’m in Miami, they launched dither thing here and still can’t find any in stock.

@Goliath7781

2 жыл бұрын

I love mine. My commute is about 6 miles round trip, so I don’t need a ton of range. Gas is crazy expensive right now so glad I have this car.

@naso1962

2 жыл бұрын

Mine is arriving in one week!!!! Red chili like this one :)

i would still watch every Topher video if they all sounded like you were talking through a pillow, that’s dedication right there😎

The start up sound is awesome lol

If this vehicle had even 90 more miles of range. It'd be perfect, though it'd make the vehicle pretty heavy.

@alanmay7929

2 жыл бұрын

If bmw actually took time and made this mini on a dedicated EV platform they could have had way more range and practicality tbh.

@alanmay7929

2 жыл бұрын

Bmw just took the old mini and added a battery pack underneath without even optimizing packaging what a shame!! They could have at least used the i3 chassis for example.

@muaythaichamp2071

2 жыл бұрын

How much are you driving in a day that you need 200 miles of range

@politicalgangster9395

2 жыл бұрын

@@muaythaichamp2071 I like to take road trips. And every mile counts.

@poppachoppa8956

2 жыл бұрын

@@muaythaichamp2071 hey man, just so you know, electric cars take hours to charge that much at least one hour with the fastest chargers in the nation, its unreal. it changes lifestyles

Wow the starting sound is really cool

Amazing Mini Cooper ❤ 😍 love those brands of cars

This is now my dream car, I’m gonna save up for my college days😎

Very enjoyable video, thank you.

Thanks for another great review--fun, pleasant, and informative. Did I miss your comment on the audio system?

Sure, the range is small compared to a Model 3 and newer (and larger) EVs coming out right now, but this car is designed for a specific type of commuter. I ordered one because I live less than 5 miles from work in Northern Michigan -- so 10-mile round trip. If I want to go out for a date night and drive up and down the peninsulas, I can easily do that without worrying about taking it to zero. Now, if I need to commute 35-50 miles one way with no option to charge at work, this probably isn't for you. Also, we have a second car that's gas (soon to be replaced with an electric!) that's our larger family car for longer trips. I've always been a big fan of MINI and feel in a few years, this range will be at least doubeld

@InTheZ0n3

28 күн бұрын

The redisign coming out in 2027 will have a range of around 200 miles so you are correct

That start up noise is sick

I actually don't mind the sounds it makes when powering on or off. Driving a 330e, it's a tad annoying having to look at the gauge cluster to know whether the car is on or off. I see this being useful for someone new to EVs.

@Warax12

2 жыл бұрын

What is on? An electric car does not need to really be on or off. Its instant torque. Like a phone, it might have screen on or off. But u dont need to start anything. They are often just a thing to make ppl more comfortable switching to a EV.

that startup chime :o

I recently got a mini and the interior is solid and sexy. Looks better than video imo

Watching him take an off ramp at 90 that I'd do at 58 in a sports car like... 😲😲😲 Jesus! Sold! Don't kill yourself!

Hello! Great content. How did you put your apple CarPlay in fullscreen?

Mini 😃♥️

Love the grey cloth seats! This option wasn’t available in the 2021 version, only black leatherette or genuine leather [$]. I wonder if this stock sound system is on par with the $750 [CAD] Harman-Kardon option Mini used to offer pre-pandemic? I was a bit baffled by the cold weather battery issue at only 17 F° or - 8 C°, especially for a liquid-cooled Li-Ion battery pack. I guess the car was outside for a long time without being connected to an outlet? Anyway, thks for this review of the 2022 model. Probably my nxt car. 👍

Mini is the best

Thanks! I drive about 2500 miles per year in city only - slowly, no expressways, no passengers. If the safety rating on this is high, sounds good.

Would love one of these, but it would need next-gen batteries with around 230-250 miles of range for me to take the plunge. Gotta have enough in reserve for a winter round trip up to Denver from the Springs.

Hi Topher, could you do a 2022 Q3 Premium Plus please?

When doing these videos, do you have a go pro camera on your head? Just curious

Would this be good for a new driver and I’m 6’3 so would I be able to fit?

I have a 2015 Smart EV and except for the looks is very similar to the Mini SE. Above 70 degrees F. I am able to get 80 miles using 80% of the battery pack. Yes cold weather cuts into range. My only complaint is the regin breaking is low. If it was as sexy looking as the Mini Cooper I would be content. Unfortunately I can not fix the looks. Driving it around town is great. I love electric.

Would love to see Clubman Cooper S/ JCW review too

@em68855

2 жыл бұрын

he did one not long ago

May Allah bless you guide you man! I ask and you did it! Already!

I have had the MINI SE 3 months and I have not had an issue with range. Unless you driving 90 miles in one direction and coming back another 90 miles home yes then this is not for you. Otherwise I doubt that there are many people doing this. So this vehicle range is not as bad as everyone would like to to assume it is.

@ronaldosalazar22

2 жыл бұрын

When did you order, and how long until you got the car?

@marthareyes8891

2 жыл бұрын

@@ronaldosalazar22 I ordered mine back in mid August 2021 and received it the first week of December.

Where would the the Mini Cooper Se rank in terms of comfort compared to these cars? A. Bmw 3 series Wagon B. Mazda 3 Hatchback C. Civic Si D. Veloster N Im hoping better than D & C but does it get to A & B levels?

What does NVH stand for? Heard you reference it a few times

@supraphonic88

2 жыл бұрын

"Noise, vibration, and harshness." Old car magazine phrase.

I had a used mini for 2 months before the engine seized up. I had to feed it oil all the time. I loved that thing but it was a lemon. I wonder if these electric ones have a lot of problems too. 🤔 Are they expensive to maintain?

@tkusterb

2 жыл бұрын

Electric vehicles need no oil or gas or regular lubrication. Batteries are guaranteed for years. They are pretty much maintenance-free.

Does it come with spare tire? A video on how to change the tire on a e-mini would be great!

@UKRenna

Жыл бұрын

No, run flat tyres are fitted.

the Mini Electric is the cheapest electric car available in Canada, and the 242km-rated range is pretty good. But 104km @ -8*C for 93% charge is pretty terrible. I would love to consider this thing, even if it would be tight in the back with the kiddos, but in the winter we routinely see -20*C, and -30*C isn't rare either. I'd be pretty pissed if I could barely make it to work & back on a single change. I wonder if it's being ultra conservative and factors for cabin heating (which I don't use anyway), defrost, heated seats (my bum fat's enough), or if that range improves once the battery heats up in normal driving. Anyway, this is why I think electric cars would be such versatile little machines should they have small range extenders. I cringe at the extra weight, but I'd trade some battery size for one...then again, that's what a PHEV is for. But then...weight...dahhh. Anyway, great review, as always.

@lexburen5932

7 ай бұрын

104 miles not KM. its the USA

Gotta admit this car is super fast

@squidwardshouse67

11 ай бұрын

Lmao it’s slow bro

Could you drive this car at the age of 15-16? Like those mini ones?

I wonder how reliability will be with these electric minis

@A_guan

2 жыл бұрын

@Tony Robins had my hopes up for a second haha I was like just maybe since it's electric instead of gas

If it was 100 more miles of range and AWD I'd get it.

How long would you spend charging it to take it on a "long" trip?

@Ben.Royals

2 жыл бұрын

Depends how long the trip is 10-80% takes around 30 minutes on a 50 kWh charger (all the Mini SE can take) 100-110 miles can be achievable and better in summer, just depends how long the trip is.

I've still gotten 100 miles from mine in similar temperatures, not sure why this one is predicting 65

@Ben.Royals

2 жыл бұрын

Guess it depends how it was driven before, could have been doing a lot of harsh acceleration in sport mode. Normal round town driving you'll easily get the numbers you experience.

I still like my gas mini

I would like to see Mr. Bean driving one of these.😄

Does it have a back up camera?

@gregghorner9107

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and parking assist with the upgraded models.

12:17 you love the pricing? You know for a little more, you can get a model 3 with over 250 mile range?

@tkusterb

2 жыл бұрын

But then you're giving money to Elon Musk. Eww.

718 Cayman 2.0 review would be cool to see

I really like these, if only they offered a tad more range.

@Ben.Royals

2 жыл бұрын

How much is a tad more?

@musaa7919

2 жыл бұрын

For it to be 2022 it’s bad , it’s gotta give at least 250 milesin my opinion since the cars 2022 it has to at least 250 miles

@youraveragejoe1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ben.Royals logically, I would assume another 40 miles so 150 in the winter and 180 in good weather. Then it wouldn’t need recharging all the time

@Ben.Royals

2 жыл бұрын

@@youraveragejoe1 yeah this model wouldn't be your choice to go for then. Hopefully if the next model they build is a from the ground up EV, should hopefully get similar ranges to the Peugeot e208 so just over 200 miles mark.

why do the British versions get more range??

@Ben.Royals

2 жыл бұрын

Different range testing as in the UK we use the WLTP range which has a higher priority on city driving, as thats what we do most. In the US the EPA test prioritises more highway driving as that is usually a big part of peoples commutes. In the city driving scenario you are more likely to benefit largely from lower speeds and the regenerative breaking hence the higher range rating.

Waiting for 350 Km.for one charge.

The startup sounds like your starting up a console for little kids

The price is now over $34K which is too much for an EV so small with limited range. A Leaf plus does over 200 and others do more for the same or just a bit more.

I hardly ever say this, but Mini is actually one of the few automakers that I think should just dive full-on into the EV game ASAP. Makes a lot of sense for the small, athletic cars they offer, and could provide an opportunity to breathe new life into some of their more niche models like the convertible and the Clubman. Yes, the stickshifts and gas engines would be missed, but I still think it’d be the right move. Provided they can get the range/charging times improved, of course.

@ARCNA442

2 жыл бұрын

The average compact/subcompact car sells for around $20k. This sells for $30k, which is cheap for an EV. Going full EV with MINI would mean largely abandoning their current customer base and instead aiming for more of a luxury second car market segment.

@williamlong2682

2 жыл бұрын

@@ARCNA442 Mini’s already kinda moved upmarket, though, into this whole premium-but-not-quite-luxury netherworld where automakers like Acura and Mazda are. If they could keep prices reasonably comparable to their existing gas models and make the range more competitive, I could see a lot of current owners making the switch. And models like the 2 door Cooper and Convertible are so small anyway that they already lend themselves well to being second cars.

@Ben.Royals

2 жыл бұрын

@@ARCNA442 Dont forget though that this car is a premium compact car as it's basically a BMW. This car is made to perform as good as the Mini Cooper S, so take a Cooper S and spec it up to the Mini electric and see what the price difference is. Im from the UK but when I ordered my level 2 (mid spec level for the UK) it worked out £170 more expensive than a Cooper S specked to equivalent level.

Dammit mini. Lovely little EV. But close to Tesla model 3 money for that pitiful battery range.

@RowlandsPeter

2 жыл бұрын

But nowhere near as bland or boring

malyali evide 😎

Great car for driving around town, but the range is crap!!

I remember using the term NVH before KZread reviewers caught onto it. I first read the term in the 90s as a kid when I’d read the car review magazines As a kid. Funny to see it’s caught on so big. As far as the electric mini it seems cool but I tend to dislike electric cars that have their chassis based on ICE designs. Sandy Munro did a dive into this car and they showed how bad this car is underneath. Due to it being based on ICE (mostly) nice driving review 👍

Quirky startup sound.

110 mile range?!? Are these car companies trying for us to not buy the car?

The startup sound literally made me say tf out loud 💀 Its so weird

This is purely a second car that you use to run to the grocery store and other things around town.

@IMAN7THRYLOS

6 ай бұрын

No it’s not. It is too expensive to serve that purpose. A Fiat e500 or the upcoming Citroen eC3 are much better and CHEAPER options for a second car.

4:17 I know it’s cold but that’s absolutely an absolutely woeful range and why no AFFORDABLE electric car is an alternative to ICE cars for most people

The ICE is missing and manual gearbox, but the electric Mini Cooper SE is not bad car.

wh

110 mi range is unacceptable lol...

Range in LA is a joke

first 🥇🏆 😂

wow, that startup noise is super annoying. and only 110 miles of range? LOL

lmao i got so annoyed when he got onto the highway and only drove 70. Then i realized its mph not kph. lmao

Jesus christ. 110mile range is just plain unacceptable, I don't see this selling at all here. Possibly makes a bit more sense for the UK which is much more condensed, but not being able to drive 55 miles in a direction and back is a dealbreaker. Maybe that range would work if it was actually designed to be a second/weekend car. Nobody buys a Mini as a weekend car. Its 0-60 is 6 seconds as well which is also hilarious. Wonder what they were smoking when designing this.

@scorpionz44

2 жыл бұрын

unacceptable for u, but mini's never had huge range

@notimetoexpIain

2 жыл бұрын

The car works as a daily/city car in Europe, most peoples daily commute is way under 100 miles, my whole family could easily switch to EVs with the current range and almost never encounter range anxiety issues

@Ben.Royals

2 жыл бұрын

Most of Minis customers do 20 miles a day average and this is meant as a city car not a cross country tourer. Depending on the weather 110 miles is kinda what most people get here in the UK during winter, moving up to 140 miles in the summer. The 0-60 is comparable to the Cooper S, the car this is based on so don't see why its hilarious.

@ralkia

2 жыл бұрын

​@@Ben.Royals ​ I'm talking about the US because this video's in the US, and is discussing the US market version of the car. Manufacturers pay an arm and a leg to sell cars in each country, and I really doubt they'll make any money selling this here. My daily commute is around 45 miles one way, and so is plenty of other folks where I live (semi rural/suburban Michigan, decently far away from the big cities that most people work in.) Not even including the road trips that you just could never have if this was your only car. That 0-60 is pathetic for a car that's intended to be "sporty" because the primary benefit of having an electric motor is fast acceleration. Since EV taxes are becoming more of a thing worldwide (governments don't want you to just stop paying fuel tax when you switch to an EV haha) there's not much of a compelling reason to get one over a regular Mini, since the battery is (not all that much, but significantly) heavier than an ICE engine. That's why it's a bit disappointing that they just took an existing ICE chassis and slapped a battery on the bottom. I always thought Minis were cool in general, totally valid to like this particular model but it really just doesn't make much sense to be sold here. Maybe I'm also just a bit toxic that we get this because we don't get stuff like the GR Yaris LOL

@youraveragejoe1

2 жыл бұрын

@@scorpionz44 yes they did, you could normally get 350 or so from an ICE one …

Lmao these arcade sounds

This car is weird. Makes slot machines noises and the infotainment screen looks like a dr. Strange portal.

malo

2 hours to fully charge? Yeah still a no EV succ booty they need to get ban not the v8 engines

@Ben.Royals

2 жыл бұрын

30 minutes on a fast charger but most will charge at home while asleep so no need to wait around.

Nothing novel for an electric car. Don't see much in it

$30,000 for 100 miles of range. What a joke!

@ARCNA442

2 жыл бұрын

Expense is the real problem with EVs. The tech has thoroughly proven itself at this point, but no one has managed to make it affordable. The only way to get the price anywhere near the average ICE is to cut battery capacity, and that results in virtually unusable cars like this.

I feel like this is just a toy for rich people...

$30,000 for 100 miles of range. What a joke!