CHARGING MADE EASY.

Charging an all-electric MINI is easy and quick so you’re always ready to hit the road. Here you’ll find out about the convenient solutions for your home or en route. We explore how you can save money and maximise your driving range. And you’ll discover the ever-expanding infrastructure of public charging stations that makes it easy to charge just about anywhere.
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CHARGING AT HOME.

An all-electric MINI comes with two AC charging cables as standard. The first cable can be plugged into any home conventional socket. The second enables you to charge much faster using a Wallbox with a higher AC power supply. So when it comes to charging your all-electric MINI – there’s no place like home.

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Household plug.

Charging your all-electric MINI at home is easy. All you need is the supplied cable and a standard AC 230 V socket within reach. It’s cost effective and you can usually make further savings by charging at off-peak times.



2.5 hours of charging will be enough for your next commute of up to 50 km. And it will have recharged completely after approx. 15 hours.

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WALLBOX SOLUTIONS.

A Level 2 MINI Wallbox/Pod Point offers a convenient, faster alternative to the standard mains supply.
 


More power: figures vary, but the second charging cable that comes standard works with a 3-phase 11 kW home charger and will generally give you up to 3-times faster charging time. So your all-electric MINI can be fully charged within around 3.5 hours.


If you are interested in installing a premium quality wallbox solution, we would be happy to help you locate a specialist in your area.

HOW-TO GUIDE – VIDEO SERIES.

Get the most out of home charging with our useful series of charging videos below.

BATTERY CHARGING EQUIPMENT.

If you want to charge your EV regularly at home, a wallbox offers you a convenient, faster alternative to the standard mains supply. Here you'll find information about our all-electric MINI solutions for charging at home.
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Original MINI Wallbox Plus (Gen 4).

Charge your (all-)electric MINI safely, quickly, and independently with this compact, 22kW home charging station that comes resplendent in MINI design.

  • Robust, weatherproof for indoor and outdoor use with plug and wall mount.
  • Plug & play: Once the connector is connected to the vehicle, the charging process starts automatically without any further action being required.
  • Access control using RFID: The supplied RFID cards enable the end customer to decide who may use the wallbox.

 

PUBLIC CHARGING.

Take advantage of the ever-growing number of public charging stations that are equipped with both alternating current (AC) via a Type 2 connector, and direct current (DC) via a CCS plug that gives you up to 50 kW electric power.

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TYPE 2 (AC) CHARGERS.

Your all-electric MINI comes with a Type 2 cable, enabling you to charge wherever you go. The top part of your vehicle's CCS inlet is used for AC charging. 
This is the Type 2 connector and is compatible with your home charger, public AC charging points and domestic plug sockets.

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CCS fast chargers.

The CCS charger and Mode 3 cable let you take advantage of the ever-growing number of public stations that offer fast charging with direct current (DC). These give you up to 95 kW electric power and can charge your battery from 10 to 80 % in just under 30 minutes – no additional hardware required.

HOW-TO GUIDE – VIDEO SERIES.

Get the most out of home charging with our useful series of charging videos below.

THINGS YOU CAN DO WHILE CHARGING YOUR MINI.

With your all-electric MINI, you can take advantage of the ever-growing number of charging stations at public parking spaces. And if you're wondering how to pass the time, we've put together a few things you can do.
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CHARGE AT WORK.

Many employers have now embraced electric mobility and offer a truly modern workspace by providing EV charging for their employees. This is now seen as part of employee benefits and perks and helps with retention and workplace satisfaction. If your employer hasn’t implemented workplace charging yet, and there is space, why not suggest it could be a good move. There may well be grants, rebates and other incentives available for your company to fund a program and charging infrastructure.
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CHARGE AND SHOP.

More and more supermarkets, shopping centres, furniture and DIY stores are offering free use of their AC, and DC, charging stations or triple chargers at their parking facilities. Why not use your shopping trip to take some electricity with you?
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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.

If you need to stay in a hotel, best check if it has vehicle charging facilities, so you can head off the next day with a full charge. When you use these services, you are, of course, helping to promote the transformation to e-mobility and the drive to decarbonise the planet. Similarly, hotels and restaurants can increase their visibility and coverage by welcoming EVs and present themselves as environmentally aware and sustainable. This achieves positionings in map services and navigation systems as well as additional points in hotel classification systems.

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CAR PARKS.

Parking facilities are increasingly offering EV charging stations to the benefit of all concerned. They can promote themselves as sustainable and increase the attractiveness of their spaces to draw in new customers and boost profitability. Drivers using these services make an essential contribution to driving down emissions by supporting the expansion of e-mobility infrastructures.

MEET SOME MINI ELECTRIC DRIVERS.

MINI Electric owners Monwar, Iola and Misty told us about some of their experiences, named favourite MINI Electric features and offered their top tips for making the electric switch.

MONWAR, KENT.

“It really is a breeze running a car like the MINI Electric.”

“If you’re considering the switch to electric, I’d have to say just do it! I get so much more of a rush in the MINI Electric than I do in a petrol or diesel car. I think if people were better educated about electric cars in general – charging, costs, range – they’d be more comfortable about making the change. I know a lot of people are nervous about charging, but there are charging points everywhere now. Also, the apps and tech available to you makes planning your journeys so much easier. It really is a breeze running a car like the MINI Electric.”
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MISTY, LONDON.

“As time goes on, you also start to find chargers that work best for you.”

“I have to say, I was a bit worried about ‘range anxiety’. I didn’t ever want to be on a long journey without enough charge. But, with the MINI Electric, I’ve had absolutely no problems. It’s exactly what I need. To be honest, there will be times where I forget to charge overnight, but I’ve still got enough left to get to work or pop to the shops. The MINI Electric has other cool features that help you preserve your range. The different driving modes are great. There’s Sport, Mid, Green and Green+. I’m almost always in Green mode. I drive to Dorset regularly, and it’s great for long journeys. I’ve always got plenty of range, and the handling – the way the MINI Electric goes round country roads – feels great. It’s so smooth. A lot of thought has gone into making it fun and comfortable.”
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IOLA, SOUTH YORKSHIRE.

“Make sure you plan journeys before you go.”

“My MINI Electric is my first electric car, but I’ve never really had any worries about charging. I was just curious as to how it worked. The questions I had were all pretty standard: How often do I have to charge? How easy is it? Where can I charge it? How long does it take? But, as I say, I’ve never had any issues. I do most of my charging at home via our Pod Point wallbox, but it’s easy to go further afield, too. The MINI Electric smartphone app makes charging easy. When I’m at home, I can use the app to set the car to charge at certain times of day. I can see how much a charge will cost me, and how much range the car currently has. Then, when I’m out and about, it’s really easy to use the app to find chargers."
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THINGS WE'RE OFTEN ASKED.

To install your MINI WALLBOX correctly, we recommend using our installation service. Simply arrange this service with your MINI Partner, alongside the MINI Wallbox Essential.