Was Buying The Shortest Range EV A Good Idea? MINI Cooper SE 6 Month Ownership Update

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  • @KyleConner
    @KyleConner2 жыл бұрын

    Nice job going on video for the first time, Mike! Looking forward to more from you.

  • @RSTX1836
    @RSTX18362 жыл бұрын

    Would have liked to hear more about observed actual range, charging curve/times, onboard charger capabilities, etc. Seems like a great price though assuming you can actually find one.

  • @zefram47

    @zefram47

    2 жыл бұрын

    50 kW through 80% as long as the battery is warm. It's only a 32.6 kWh pack, 28.9 kWh usable, so it charges 10-80% around the 35 min mark, but I've never used DCFC from that low SoC before, so I can't verify. Most of the time I only plug in for 10-20 min if I need to top up. Some people see upwards of 140+ mi of range if they stay in the city. For me, I mostly do 55 mph roads for my commute with significant elevation change and see the rated 110-120 mi. On the highway at 70 mph it's probably closer to 100 mi (3.6-3.8ish mi/kWh). But in the canyons I've seen over 5 mi/kWh because of all the regen coming back down the mountain. Especially with federal and state incentives, it's a fantastic value...just not as an only car.

  • @brandenflasch

    @brandenflasch

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a 700 mile road trip video with Mini Cooper SE if you’re curious

  • @Chrisb8s

    @Chrisb8s

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/rI5otMlsiq29lrQ.html

  • @charlesdegaulle1943

    @charlesdegaulle1943

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have 2021. I got 120 miles with 5 miles to spare several times. The record is 140 miles with 10 miles to spare. I had it for almost 35k miles. I also bought my wife 2022. Now days I get about 4.4 miles/kWh my wife’s get about almost 5.0 miles/kWh because she travels during heavy traffic.

  • @brandenflasch
    @brandenflasch2 жыл бұрын

    Electric mini removes the most problematic part on a mini - the ICE drivetrain. We quite enjoy ours.

  • @bigmacdaddy1234

    @bigmacdaddy1234

    Жыл бұрын

    The ICE drivetrain is not problematic whatsoever. If it were, then nobody would buy it.

  • @brandenflasch

    @brandenflasch

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bigmacdaddy1234 😂😂😂

  • @chijen2010

    @chijen2010

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bigmacdaddy1234 traditionally the bmw plastic starts to go bad in the ICE and all Mini R56 turbos leak by 100,000.

  • @bigmacdaddy1234

    @bigmacdaddy1234

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chijen2010 Not my problem. I always drive cars under warranty. Once the warranty is out, I get out.

  • @CautionHighWavesAhead-

    @CautionHighWavesAhead-

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@bigmacdaddy1234You're acting like cars should only last 3 years. BMW is pathetic. Once someone has owned a Toyota or Honda, they set standards for what reliability should be like. BMW should be out of business with their garbage cars. They're just creating cyclist activism. Lol.

  • @adamchoi8136
    @adamchoi81362 жыл бұрын

    Love my Cooper se too. It has traveled quite a bit and makes it beyond the range as long as there are fast chargers nearby the destination. It also keeps it entertaining with the punch it packs down low and keeps me from going to jail on the highways. Haha. Always glad to see mini content.

  • @Chrisb8s
    @Chrisb8s2 жыл бұрын

    I would say. Don’t hesitate to buy one. There is a 4-6 month wait. Unless you get lucky and find one that someone did not take delivery of. (Rare). After summer the British made German electric go cart will go away and it will be replaced by a Chinese British version with longer range and I am sure a higher price tag

  • @zefram47
    @zefram472 жыл бұрын

    I have 13k miles on mine already and love the car. Fantastic canyon carver, fun around town, and it even autocrosses well. I have a preorder for a Rivian, but I'm torn on whether or not to get rid of my MINI when it comes.

  • @jaa2772

    @jaa2772

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is the battery air or water cooled?

  • @vicentedolz1580

    @vicentedolz1580

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jaa2772 water cooled

  • @selbyjohnson5986
    @selbyjohnson59862 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t even know this car existed but I’m glad to see it!

  • @dconner9
    @dconner92 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to team OOS Mike! Looking forward to all your awesome content.

  • @Oliver1071
    @Oliver10712 жыл бұрын

    Would have been nice if you elaborated a bit more on the range and charging. Do you have a 3mile commute or a 100 mile commute? How is it when it's colder out? Range is the exact thing that kept me from buying this mini. For me I'd eat up that 100 miles everyday and hopefully make it home. Forget about after the battery degrades a little or in the cold winter I'd never be able to take it unless it could get the stated range and then some with full heat or AC on in the dead of winter.

  • @Oliver1071

    @Oliver1071

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@laloajuria4678 You obviously have never driven an EV. I own a Tesla and drive 80miles per day. A rated range of 110-120 does not mean it will make it in all conditions even with a 30-40 mile buffer if the car isn't rated less than optimistically like most EV's are. I'm curious how much the actual range really is not the advertised number. That's my reason for asking does it actually get what's listed in most driving conditions?

  • @iankreidich8698

    @iankreidich8698

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've had a 2021 SE for about a year. The range is on par with EPA estimates. Has about a 1/3 drop in range when it was 6 degrees F outside, which seems normal for an EV. Normal cold weather, say 30 degrees average, has a marginal effect on range. Utilizing the ECO and ECO+ modes will lead to better range as I find it hard to not drive this car aggressively. My wife hits the ECO mode every time she's in the passenger seat.

  • @Oliver1071

    @Oliver1071

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@iankreidich8698 Good info. Yeah definitely not a replacement for my Mini Cooper S then if it can make the trip to work in all conditions. Hopefully they increase it just a bit in the coming years. I think it looks like a super fun car.

  • @Chrisb8s
    @Chrisb8s2 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad you made this review. We drove one and loved it. We ordered a British racing green which is much more vibrant than the older version of the same color. I have been driving evs for 5 years and I know that for day to day use. This car is perfect. We also own a Tesla model Y. For long drives and for moving around kids and my big dog. However since my son is. Ow driving I may trade the Y for the next version of the electric mini in 2024 which will have a 50kwh battery and double the range

  • @davidmccarthy6061
    @davidmccarthy60612 жыл бұрын

    I'd get one but as a former Bolt owner I already know my range needs. People new to the EV world may shy away due to the range, especially the winter reduction, and go for the max range (or charging rate) they can afford. Or they'll still have an ICE for a while and just use this for almost free (fuel) running around doing local errands.

  • @schmoab
    @schmoab2 жыл бұрын

    Just got mine a week ago. Love it so far. 🚗🔌

  • @brandenflasch
    @brandenflasch2 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting spec with the pedal spoke wheels and the roof rails.

  • @jedwin3039
    @jedwin30392 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. I ordered a '23 Signature March 19th in BRG. $29.9k + $850 destination - $7.5k credit = $23,250. Started production 4/28. Not sure I'll use it but they have a loan that excludes $7.5k where it's due when closing the loan. Compare $23.3k to 40% overpriced pre-owned BMW i3 or new ICE budget el-cheap-O cars. Love that it looks like a MINI, doesn't have to prove it's an EV with weird styling. Hard to beat the fun factor and quality. Big feature I really like on my utility/longrange car, '22 BMW X3 is Alexa which this has. Interesting to see if the MINI voice control is the same as BMW which is excellent for controlling navigation etc. Between the BMW voice control and Alexa, I turn off CarPlay. I control Amazon Music, my garage doors, etc. Would prefer 'classic' white top and caps but base is all the same color. Will see if a wrap is warranted - maybe one of the special edition. Will find the tint percent on the X3 for side/rear and use the same on the MINI. More than ample range for zip errands or driving to work once every couple weeks, downtown for shows, to the airport, etc. Alt Fuel tag allows HOV lane and free access to some of the PeachPass lanes. I'm with BMW on not needing the extra cost and weight - I'm under 30mi/day average by a long shot. Use the X3 for utility and roadtrips. $.11/kWh here, have a 14-50 plug in the garage for one of the new Grizzl-E 'mini' EVSE and a 50kW free station less than a mile if I really needed. Thanks again for sharing.

  • @tkusterb
    @tkusterb4 ай бұрын

    I love my Cooper SE as well. Got the 7,500 incentive, plus another 2,500 from Colorado.

  • @marknorth7361
    @marknorth73612 жыл бұрын

    Well Done with your first review, great to hear your view on the mini, just proves that not all EVs need to go 300 miles… use case!

  • @xchopp
    @xchopp2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that is quite good value. For about 5 - 7 grand more you could have a Kona Electric with 258-mile range, but I understand the attraction of the Mini (we have a 2016 e-Golf as well as a '22 Kona EV; the e-Golf is a blast). I guess not-EV-from-the-ground-up EVs are better than reviewers have been painting them, and much better value, if not objectively as good as those on dedicated platforms.

  • @xchopp

    @xchopp

    2 жыл бұрын

    I second the view that if you can charge at home, a low range EV will do 99% of your needs (then there's rentals; Turo?)

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    chéf,lóve e g9lf

  • @chijen2010

    @chijen2010

    Жыл бұрын

    I have two ICE cars that effectively have less range than most modern EVs. My ‘23 Corvette Convertible is about 210 miles and my ‘12 Ferrari California Convertible is even less. I bought the Mini Cooper SE for my daughter, but the range has never bothered me (just like the ICE range never bothered me).

  • @stephanwilliot2324
    @stephanwilliot23242 жыл бұрын

    Nice job! I have a short range EV, i.e. Fiat 500 great little car only use it for when we go into the city or small errands so super practical. Have my LR Def 110 (2020) for family outings and off-roading. Depends on ones needs, but short range EVs are great for the city no emissions, easy to park as there are DC chargers all over the place here in 🇱🇺. No regrets!

  • @jasonfudenberg8643
    @jasonfudenberg86432 жыл бұрын

    I also have 2022 BRG Mini Cooper SE I ordered in November and received in February (no mark-up above sticker if you order from the Mini website). It's a great second car (primary is a Tesla Model X Plaid). The Mini is not "Tesla" fast, but is still a blast to drive. Fit and finish are excellent with no rattles or squeaks (unlike the Model X). You can easily achieve the 112 EPA range driving normally with Cooper SE. For the price, there is nothing as fun or cool and the Mini Cooper SE!

  • @928Porscheman
    @928Porscheman2 жыл бұрын

    British Racing Green has been around since the 50s on MINI Coopers. It went away for a while and was reintroduced in 2019 on the 60th anniversary.

  • @pictsidhe6471
    @pictsidhe6471 Жыл бұрын

    I thought that strip mall looked familiar, then I saw your plate! I've not long picked up my own green SE from Winston Flow. Mine showed up with two other green SEs. You are exactly right about the colour, everyone loves it. Maybe I'll see you around!

  • @TheAdventureAuto
    @TheAdventureAuto2 жыл бұрын

    If the incentives bring this down to about $25k that's a pretty good value as just a fun second vehicle for around town. Without the incentives unfortunately it loses its value. But I assume Mini will never sell enough vehicles to hit the incentive cap.

  • @AnonymousFreakYT

    @AnonymousFreakYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mini is lumped in with its parent company BMW - which has sold a lot of BEVs and PHEVs. They won'tl hit their cap this year for sure, but possibly next year. The Mini's drivetrain is based on the great BMW i3 drivetrain - should be a great little around-town vehicle!

  • @tonyn3227

    @tonyn3227

    2 жыл бұрын

    With this car you will have have range excaity.

  • @TheAdventureAuto

    @TheAdventureAuto

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tonyn3227 It's a car for around town so no need to ever worry about range. Just plug in at home.

  • @andrewrae50

    @andrewrae50

    2 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree! Little pocket rocket / great build quality too

  • @73_de_CJHall

    @73_de_CJHall

    2 жыл бұрын

    Most people will not even qualify for the full refund. Most who can don't even need it. We need a discount program that takes the money off at the time of purchase for those who really need it.

  • @mlodyme3675
    @mlodyme36752 жыл бұрын

    Instead of talking about color of the car for 5+ minutes, I would appreciate something that is actually more relevent, that is info about range, charging, driving expirience etc.

  • @ronb4633
    @ronb46332 жыл бұрын

    That’s a gorgeous color for sure Mike, and use case makes the vehicle.

  • @InternetDude
    @InternetDude2 жыл бұрын

    What percentage is the window tint? Looks nice.

  • @photosbyjb007
    @photosbyjb007 Жыл бұрын

    Great car and a great video for your first video.you did good with the white roof. I also have a Dizzey green here in the UK

  • @berthogendoorn2133
    @berthogendoorn21332 жыл бұрын

    I have a 219 Soul EV Luxury with 30KWH battery about the same range and could not be a better local driver, but even did a road trip with it from Vancouver, BC to Edmonton Alberta Canada, no issues and charged quickly for such a small battery. My second car is a 2020 Kia Soul EV Limited with 64KWH battery, that one is current rad tripper, just wished the seats were as comfortable as the 2019.

  • @jfish9014
    @jfish90142 жыл бұрын

    Love the roof rails, too.

  • @PhillipStewartYYZ
    @PhillipStewartYYZ2 жыл бұрын

    How long is your commute? do you have a commute? Do you get software updates? Can it play KZread?

  • @jacobpolzin6212
    @jacobpolzin621211 ай бұрын

    Just got ours in BRG with the black roof. They didn’t have the white roof available in the iconic package that we wanted. Loving it so far

  • @johnv9854
    @johnv9854 Жыл бұрын

    In March I bought an Iconic level 3 in all black with all the trim blacked out and it has the pedal spoke wheels like yours. I have owned a JWC hardtop and a Countryman All4 Turbo prior. This car is an absolute blast to drive and for me personally the battery range falls well within my day to day driving. We have a home charger installed which makes it easier to own. As Mike mentioned there are no squeaks or rattles at all. Its a very quiet drive depending on the road surface.. I have saved $160 a month in gas easily compared to my previous Mini. The tax rebate next year will be a bonus..

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    porsh 93⁰ tirvbo 160 d9pe gas tpo hime sch9ll sgor trip top spedd

  • @andrewcooke8014
    @andrewcooke80142 жыл бұрын

    Great little review, thanks.

  • @ronaldgarrison8478
    @ronaldgarrison84782 жыл бұрын

    There must be some way to design roof rails such that they are flush with the roof when not in use.

  • @AlexTampa-zn9xo
    @AlexTampa-zn9xo2 жыл бұрын

    Tks for commenting on the short range. I work from home, wife has the gas-SUV, I drive about ~6k miles a year in very short commutes. VALUE is where is at for me! As well.

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    sife like eltrc rv

  • @casperskestrel
    @casperskestrel2 жыл бұрын

    Cool looking Mini. Collected my Rebel Green Mini JCW last month. Considered the electric Mini for a minute before ordering the JCW, but the small battery/short range was a deal breaker for me. The official name of your colour is British Racing Green IV. The Rebel Green is more true to the most common iteration of BRG.

  • @lfhao7969
    @lfhao79692 жыл бұрын

    I just built a mini ev on the website 5mins ago and it looks like exactly the same as yours! The green body with white top and same rims!

  • @BonanzaPilot
    @BonanzaPilot2 жыл бұрын

    My Rav4 only goes like 80 miles. Its a great around town car. Lower range cars are great for secondary commuter cars

  • @tazeat

    @tazeat

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's about all I got out of a 500e. It was fine even only supporting level 2 chargers driving to work, stores, errands, kid shuttling, etc, etc. As long as you know your limitations it's the real place where EVs shine. I have my trucks and other gas cars when I go places or haul trailers. I only sold it because the annual taxes made it cost prohibitive to keep around with even extra EV taxes it was more expensive than other cars to renew, cheaper to just buy gas with that money and drive trucks around. I think it was over $500 a year on a car I spent $6k on to renew the registration. Add in liability insurance, that buys a hell of a lot of gas.

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    chef pve rave 4 ev

  • @xchopp
    @xchopp2 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous, but not quite BRG: it's a tad too bright. Yes, I know, there's no one definition of BRG, but we know it when we see it. Still, gorgeous!

  • @carlostavaresjr958
    @carlostavaresjr9582 жыл бұрын

    It depends on your needs. Hopefully prices on cars drop again where you can adjust your needs accordingly. Is yours AWD?

  • @hermaneerdekens
    @hermaneerdekens Жыл бұрын

    You said 5/6/7 times you like the green. When does the review start?

  • @nunolp9067
    @nunolp90674 ай бұрын

    Love this car! Cooper S are forever!

  • @KuraMad2000
    @KuraMad20002 жыл бұрын

    If you can charge at home and your commute doesn't typically go far out of town, that range is plenty.

  • @AnonymousFreakYT
    @AnonymousFreakYT2 жыл бұрын

    Minor correction - the Mazda MX-30 is the shortest range "conventional EV" for sale in North America new. Only 100 miles EPA range.

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    yes it is

  • @DrewDeck
    @DrewDeck2 жыл бұрын

    How many miles do you drive a day? Love the looks but 112 seems so few. I have a VW ID4 & I never get close to the stated 240 range unless it’s perfect real world conditions

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    goid fir it

  • @AlexPotvin
    @AlexPotvin Жыл бұрын

    How did you even get the roof rails? Dealers say it's a 9hr job and it's not an option from the factory here.

  • @manuelias86
    @manuelias862 жыл бұрын

    That green is beautiful!

  • @supermochithedog6896
    @supermochithedog6896 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Did you add any tint?

  • @SteveHolden
    @SteveHolden Жыл бұрын

    I agree from my perspective of 2 months with my 2023 SE EV.

  • @ronpagala7496
    @ronpagala7496 Жыл бұрын

    How far do you drive? 5 miles a day?

  • @cubert2
    @cubert22 жыл бұрын

    More Mini SE content please!

  • @andrewrae50
    @andrewrae502 жыл бұрын

    Green looks so good!

  • @aalsera0
    @aalsera0 Жыл бұрын

    How fast is it from 0-100KM ? How many seconds?

  • @cjonesplay1
    @cjonesplay12 жыл бұрын

    Good job Mike.

  • @Cornelius87
    @Cornelius872 жыл бұрын

    In my 20 plus years of driving I don't think I've ever driven more than 100 miles in a day unless I was taking a trip somewhere which is rare for me. I wouldn't mind it if I had home charging but I would also like to keep a cheap ice car just in case it's needed.

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    porse 930 t8rbo 100 mipes 2 third gad tank used only 180 noes 25 galon gs rañk

  • @MBergyman
    @MBergyman2 жыл бұрын

    I'd take this over any Leaf, any day, even with the range (or lack thereof).

  • @chris1436
    @chris1436 Жыл бұрын

    Let's see some more videos of the MINI SE !

  • @joeb.9891
    @joeb.98914 ай бұрын

    Without all the rebates it’s expensive for the range you might get in a Canadian winter, I understand the Mini appeal but it almost makes owning two cars a must.

  • @garylovesbeer
    @garylovesbeer2 жыл бұрын

    So you like BRG. What about range, utility, practicality?

  • @Kimbrough87
    @Kimbrough872 жыл бұрын

    Wish you would have spoke more about the range he gets

  • @iankreidich8698

    @iankreidich8698

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've had a 2021 SE for about a year. The range is on par with EPA estimates. Has about a 1/3 drop in range when it was 6 degrees F outside, which seems normal for an EV. Normal cold weather has a marginal effect on range.

  • @michellehu8264
    @michellehu8264 Жыл бұрын

    This type of ev is good. Can any company make 2 door ev similar to this one at the price below 20k? That will fit us market very well for sure.

  • @carperdiem8754
    @carperdiem87542 жыл бұрын

    Configurator for this car is all messed up on the mini website. I ordered one and they won't even tell me what MSRP is.

  • @carlbusque
    @carlbusque5 ай бұрын

    I love mine too, range not an issue! You don’t need 400 km range in every live, and you lug that weight around…

  • @therealcdnuser
    @therealcdnuser2 жыл бұрын

    112 miles that is low. I have been managing well with my 17’ Ioniq with 124 miles range. Ideally i would prefer 150-180. That would cover 100% of my needs in all seasons (-20 C here in winter)

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    wrubge

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    hiw mich percate left bstery 124 mile rañhge

  • @etmount9424
    @etmount94242 жыл бұрын

    PLEASE DO A RANGE TEST ON TESLA M3 SR+

  • @DaveCronberger
    @DaveCronberger2 жыл бұрын

    We should meet up at Cars & Coffee (Page Rd Durham) and compare notes. Mine has the green roof.

  • @lawrenceasero2207
    @lawrenceasero22072 жыл бұрын

    As the owner of a 2019 Leaf with 149 miles of range that cost $26,000 after incentives, the Mini seems to be in the same class as the Leaf. It provides an EV at an affordable price for those who can't, or don't want to, spent upwards of $40k on a car. We do 95% of our driving with the Leaf. But we own a home with an EV charger which is a must and we know the limitations of the car. Most people don't drive more than 40 miles a day so you charge every night and wake up in the morning with a car that has 125-150 miles of range for that day. But don't expect to go on a 2,000 mile road trip unless you have the patience of a saint and you have meticulously mapped out all the charging stations along the way. Even a Tesla requires hour long charge stops on a long road trip. And don't take a 100 mile round trip in the winter if the temperature is 25 degrees and you are blasting the heat as you cruise along at 70 miles an hour...you will at some point realize you won't make it back home. You will have to turn off the heat and drive the last 30 miles home at 45 MPH (been there, done that). However, if you own more than one car, a low range EV will be the best second car you will ever own. And probably the one you will drive the most!

  • @lanceareadbhar

    @lanceareadbhar

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think a Leaf is more practical for an around town car given the extra space and more range. The only downside is the battery maintenance and Chademo plug, but if you only charge at home in a garage, they should last a long time.

  • @paulo3564
    @paulo35642 жыл бұрын

    Mini forever! I love my eletric rocket car.

  • @dougmanck4149
    @dougmanck41492 жыл бұрын

    So do you like the color?

  • @JungleEddie
    @JungleEddie2 жыл бұрын

    Have you tracked how much money you have spent on charging? How many miles have you driven? In my efficient I.C.E car I have spent $1000 on gasoline for 6000 miles in the last 6 months.

  • @Cornelius87

    @Cornelius87

    2 жыл бұрын

    From what I've seen on these videos if you charge at home it's significantly cheaper but if you fast charge at a station it will still be cheaper but not that far off from gasoline at least in my state. At that point you have to wonder how much you value your time because I would rather pay $10-$20 premium on gasoline and be out of there in 5 minutes. I drive around 6k miles a year so it makes no sense to trade in my $15k car for a $40k ev just to save money on gas.

  • @VgAce135
    @VgAce1359 ай бұрын

    Just ordered mine a few months ago and I will get it this month most likely. They are not offering the 7,500 tax refund anymore, but if you lease the car you can get $9,900 right off the top of the car. You can then buy it within 90 days. Almost 10k off the top of the car is an amazing deal.

  • @thomasengle7541

    @thomasengle7541

    8 ай бұрын

    How does that work? Looking at the mini or Model 3 basic model

  • @VgAce135

    @VgAce135

    8 ай бұрын

    @@thomasengle7541 If you lease the car then you can get $9,900 right off the MSRP. You can then buy it out in 90 days. I got the car last Sunday and it was an instant rebate. No tax refund or anything like that. They just took almost 10k off the car. Now read the fine print because they do charge a 945 Lease fee, and also a ~350 fee at lease end. Other than that, it is a great deal.

  • @mediaamerica

    @mediaamerica

    3 ай бұрын

    @@VgAce135 what is the total price of the car and when do you need to buy out the lease? Thanks for the great info!

  • @VgAce135

    @VgAce135

    3 ай бұрын

    @@mediaamericaTotal price of the car after licensing and paying all the tax came out to like 34K I believe. You can pay off the car before you even make the first payment. There is no minimum number of days or payments.

  • @AGZF1983
    @AGZF19832 жыл бұрын

    wait doesn't the honda e have less range then the mini cooper se

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    wirg 114 or 132 mîes same mirw range

  • @nevco8774
    @nevco87742 жыл бұрын

    I commute 3 days a week 30 miles and 3 days a week 55 miles. This less than 100 miles rangecar when cold is good for small town in town commutes in South only.

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    wring

  • @nevco8774

    @nevco8774

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sharonbraselton4302 These days there are much more practical cars with decent range.

  • @ravitoday
    @ravitoday2 жыл бұрын

    Was there any dealership mark up on the price?

  • @gregghorner9107

    @gregghorner9107

    Жыл бұрын

    Not for mine. I ordered on the website and paid list price.

  • @ravitoday

    @ravitoday

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gregghorner9107 That is awesome. Since dealer is not storing or holding cars in inventory, they should not be charging markups for factory orders.

  • @b1merio
    @b1merio2 жыл бұрын

    I've owned three MINIs/ I've regretted every one. I will likely buy one of these electrics when they come out with a Clubman or Countryman. BOHICA!

  • @bigmacdaddy1234

    @bigmacdaddy1234

    Жыл бұрын

    Anybody who keeps buying the same thing over and over and regretting it is a dope.

  • @rolandtb3
    @rolandtb32 жыл бұрын

    Too much about the car color. 1 1/2 mins if that about "smaller range ev". No comparison to similar vehicles by range/price/mfg/resale/potenial repair costs/battery life/charging times/range anxiety due to weather/road terrain

  • @Pekirt79
    @Pekirt792 жыл бұрын

    You forgot to say what the real world range is on the car! Is it more or less than the EPA range? What is the efficiency?

  • @iankreidich8698

    @iankreidich8698

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've had a 2021 SE for about a year. The range is on par with EPA estimates. Has about a 1/3 drop in range when it was 6 degrees F outside, which seems normal for an EV. Normal cold weather has a marginal effect on range.

  • @lanceareadbhar
    @lanceareadbhar2 жыл бұрын

    I just wish the Mini was built from the ground up as opposed to modifying the ICE Mini to make it an EV.

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    wribfe

  • @timgurr1876
    @timgurr18762 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. You are obviously a “Mini” fan. They are a cute looking car but a little small for my liking. Also, remember the tax incentive you got is not free. Tax payers are paying for your tax incentive. I don’t believe the gov’t should give incentives for buying products. That said, I’d like to see more videos on the “Mini EV”. What’s the equivalent MPGe. What’s the charging curve/time look like. It’s a good size car for around town, but definitely not a road trip car. I live in an area (Twin cities in MN) where it’s not hard to put on 100 miles a day on the weekends if you are visiting friends, going to grandkids events, etc. How does the price compare to the “Mini” ICE?

  • @zefram47

    @zefram47

    2 жыл бұрын

    In the 2000s the feds gave money directly to manufacturers of green tech. The current EV tax credits are meant to give closer to price parity between ICEs and EVs while allowing the consumer to choose which companies they support. I’d rather see that than the feds trying to pick the winners and losers.

  • @ArielBatista
    @ArielBatista2 жыл бұрын

    Nice color and great looking car. But it is not one of my choices.

  • @Cjdergrosse
    @Cjdergrosse2 жыл бұрын

    Best of both worlds, German quality and EV reliability. Nice 👍🏻 too bad they haven’t updated that Mini with the bigger i3 battery, ~150mi

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    graoge vapie 150 too 165 mie rañge

  • @NunchucksHabit
    @NunchucksHabit2 жыл бұрын

    116 miles of range? LOL good lord, $35k? Trying to envision the context of "second car" here so as to appreciate this POV, but BMW didn't exactly bank on this car having any use otherwise, it seems. Preferences aside, I'm really happy this car makes you happy, Mike, I suppose I can appreciate this as a grocery getter, but wouldn't a ~5yr old Honda Fit or something be a better value? Seats are nice, though!

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    godvrange 110 moes 112 mies 114 mîles 116 moé ràbre

  • @cly4588
    @cly45882 жыл бұрын

    I gonna order this mini exactly like yours. I just took other wheels and took white stripes on the hood. My interior is in brown leather and I ordered all the other stuff.🤩! I love this color and the white roof! But it costs around 43.000€ (in Germany). But the state subsidies 9000€.

  • @ram64man
    @ram64man2 жыл бұрын

    A bad idea in America, the ultimate short range trip hopper worse than a 30kwh leaf, if you only do a 40kw mile trip your be fine but anyone doing road trips forget it

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    ektrc claß a winabego rv 30 33 or 37 eltrc ckas a rv use that ensrgy

  • @lt880
    @lt880 Жыл бұрын

    Did u have an hair transplant in the middle.of the video 😂

  • @SirDiesAlot89
    @SirDiesAlot892 жыл бұрын

    Nice color but needs to have 150 miles minimum.

  • @bigmacdaddy1234

    @bigmacdaddy1234

    Жыл бұрын

    No it doesn't.

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    het grphén vampier bayers

  • @noahtech2282
    @noahtech2282 Жыл бұрын

    Not worth the investment when you have such a short range unless this is your second car. Better options avaliable when it comes to price and range . Hyndai Ionic 100 times better with 200 miles range

  • @itspapaho7898
    @itspapaho78982 жыл бұрын

    The front looks like a bug-eyed man with a beard. Its cute anyway though.

  • @linusa2996
    @linusa29962 жыл бұрын

    I like this car but jeez that lack of range is just pathetic.

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    wrng gm ev1

  • @shithead4767
    @shithead47672 жыл бұрын

    Who tf is this? Kyle?

  • @ronaldusher39
    @ronaldusher392 жыл бұрын

    Not British racing green! Racing green is darker and not metallic!

  • @jeffreyspencer4005

    @jeffreyspencer4005

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, but that is indeed what MINI call it...

  • @ronaldusher39

    @ronaldusher39

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jeffreyspencer4005 may be just for USA Market

  • @jeffreyspencer4005

    @jeffreyspencer4005

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ronaldusher39 It's been a metallic color in the USA for the entire time it has been offered. Many years.

  • @velocityrr
    @velocityrr Жыл бұрын

    FORWARD TO 7:50 FOR ANSWER. Yes. HE RECOMMENDS it. He talks way too much about everything else.

  • @tonyn3227
    @tonyn32272 жыл бұрын

    Not in my opinion it would worth.

  • @Kimbrough87
    @Kimbrough872 жыл бұрын

    I would rather have a smart convertible all electric that only get 60 miles of range .

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    Жыл бұрын

    chef lile gm ev 1 45 mioe rabge

  • @JohnSmith-fg4ex
    @JohnSmith-fg4ex5 ай бұрын

    Big Dork!

  • @adrianwahyu7588
    @adrianwahyu758813 күн бұрын

    Range su x

  • @md288888
    @md288888 Жыл бұрын

    9 and a half minute video, with 60 seconds of information relevant to the title..... waste of time.

  • @CautionHighWavesAhead-
    @CautionHighWavesAhead-5 ай бұрын

    34k for such a small car with such short range is a waste of money. I hope they are very reliabe including the suspension on it, at least. Because if it ends up being a typical BMW money pit then it goes from being one of those spoil yourself purchases to being a dumb purchase.

  • @johnhanson6039
    @johnhanson60392 жыл бұрын

    There should never be government incentives for anything. It is for any purpose an invalid use of taxpayer dollars. Government should never be in the business of selecting winners and losers, that is the province of the economy.

  • @crsn00

    @crsn00

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree, so let's also get rid of the gas/oil subsidies. I'm sure you're all for $12/gal gas right? Because the government shouldn't be in the business of selecting winners and losers?

  • @fernandovazquezcueto9606

    @fernandovazquezcueto9606

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also all of the many agricultural subsidies, corn subsidies etc.

  • @InternetDude

    @InternetDude

    2 жыл бұрын

    Truth. Government money (taxpayer handouts) does not allow the free market to do its thing.

  • @MrAndrew941

    @MrAndrew941

    2 жыл бұрын

    You don't understand economics do you.

  • @JohnSmith-ug5ci
    @JohnSmith-ug5ci2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, grossly overpriced.

  • @davidmccarthy6061

    @davidmccarthy6061

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's BMW prices but for now a decent value with the tax credit.

  • @JohnSmith-ug5ci

    @JohnSmith-ug5ci

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davidmccarthy6061 there is no value in an overpriced vehicle except the idea that the buyer wants it regardless and then the value is only to the seller.

  • @JohnSmith-ug5ci

    @JohnSmith-ug5ci

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@laloajuria4678 based on what it offers compared to other gas vehicles of similar size.

  • @nox5555

    @nox5555

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@laloajuria4678 the Mini has been overpriced since BMW started building them again. same for the fiat 500. there is a market for higher end small cars in europe, but its not a value car.

  • @gregghorner9107

    @gregghorner9107

    Жыл бұрын

    Factor in that you get the $7500 Federal tax rebate plus whatever incentives your State offers.

  • @djregan63
    @djregan632 жыл бұрын

    Please show the attachment to Mike to explain why his SE is green en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_auto_racing_colours

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