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GO FAR. FEEL FREE.
Your all-electric MINI is built to go the distance - whether it's your daily commute or your next big adventure. Clever onboard tech helps you get the most out of every charge, while smart route planning and charging solutions keep you moving with ease.
Discover how to maximize your range, drive more efficiently, and enjoy the road ahead - with that signature all-electric MINI go-kart feeling, every step of the way.
HOW FAR DO YOU DRIVE?
Whether you're cruising through the city or heading out on a weekend escape, every electric MINI is designed to take you further with confidence and style. From the iconic MINI Cooper Electric with a range of up to 250 miles (WLTP), to the bold and versatile MINI Aceman reaching up to 252 miles (WLTP), and the spacious MINI Countryman Electric offering up to 287 miles (WLTP), there’s an electric MINI to match your lifestyle and your journey.
Of course, real-world range can vary depending on a few key factors, such as driving style, weather conditions, and terrain. On this page, we’ll explore what affects your all-electric MINI’s driving range and how you can get the most out of every charge.
Of course, real-world range can vary depending on a few key factors, such as driving style, weather conditions, and terrain. On this page, we’ll explore what affects your all-electric MINI’s driving range and how you can get the most out of every charge.
The CO2, electric range and mpg figures shown have been determined according to the WLTP test and are provided for comparability purposes with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the starting charge of the battery, accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles, fuel type and vehicle load. Battery electric vehicles require mains electricity for charging. Whilst we recommend the battery is normally charged to 80% to help optimise the health and life of your battery, these WLTP electric range figures were obtained after the battery had been charged to 100%. A guide on fuel economy and CO2 emissions which contains data for all new passenger car models is available at any point of sale free of charge. For further information you can also visit: gov.uk/co2-and-vehicle-tax-tools
BUILT TO BOOST YOUR RANGE.
Your MINI brings smart tech to every trip - before you even lift a finger. Electric MINI models are equipped with regenerative braking technology, which cleverly recaptures energy whenever you slow down or brake. Just lift off the accelerator, and your MINI gently slows down while converting that energy into electric power, sending it straight to the battery. It’s smart, efficient, and perfectly suited to city driving where stop-and-start traffic becomes an opportunity to recharge.
RANGE-HACKING MADE EASY.
Your MINI has just the right features to go the extra mile. Flip into Efficient Mode to enjoy a smoother ride with maximised energy recovery. And when every mile counts, MAX RANGE gets serious: top speed is limited to 56mph and comfort features like climate control or seat heating are dialed down. That way every bit of energy flows into moving forward. Want to check your current range with just one look? The range circle in the MINI Navigation System tells you how far you can go on your current range. And if your destination lies beyond the range, no stress - your MINI automatically adds the best charging stops to your route or suggests alternatives along the way.
DRIVE SMART. GO EVEN FURTHER.
Smooth acceleration, steady cruising and avoiding full-throttle sprints not only save battery, they also let you enjoy more of what MINI does best: turning every ride into a little adventure.
Your smart efficiency trainer gives you live feedback while driving and rewards your efforts with bonus range. Blue is the new green - whenever your performance dial lights up blue, you're driving extra efficiently.
So take it easy, cruise clever and make every mile count.
GO THE DISTANCE.
Electric adventures? Absolutely. Whether it’s a weekend escape to the in-laws or a full-on family camping expedition, your all-electric MINI is more than ready to go the distance. With a little know-how and some clever planning, long journeys become just another reason to love going electric.
Ready to make the most of every mile? Here are the key factors that can influence your driving range, and how to stay one step ahead.
FACTORS AFFECTING ELECTRIC CAR RANGE.
HEATING AND COOLING.
You can’t control the weather, but it does have a big effect on the electric range. Low temperatures reduce battery capacity and increase energy consumption as you turn up the heating. In hot weather, using the air con to keep your car cool has the same effect.
Very high temperatures can also cause your battery to lose power and even degrade faster – even with the battery cooling systems working hard. That’s why you should avoid leaving your car in direct sunlight for long periods when the temperature is high (above 30 degrees), especially if it’s fully charged.
PRE-CONDITIONING.
By pre-conditioning your electric MINI, you can set the air con to your ideal temperature while it’s still charging. You can schedule this using the touch screen inside the electric MINI, or set it remotely using the MINI app.
REGENERATIVE BRAKING.
Regenerative braking is a super handy mechanism found in electric vehicles. It converts the (usually wasted) kinetic energy that’s created when you slow down into electrical energy, which is sent back to the battery to charge it and helps to extend your MINI's range.
The regenerative braking function is adjustable in electric MINIs, so keep it set at the highest level for the best results. You can also make the most of the smart one-pedal driving mode, which lets you come to an almost complete stop without touching your brakes. The result? More energy that can be returned to the battery – and increased range. It’s especially useful on steep hills as you can recover more energy on the way back down.
GREEN DRIVING MODES.
Using the electric MINI Green Mode helps you to accelerate more smoothly and anticipate the road ahead to extend your driving range. When the AC and heating aren’t needed, switching to the Green+ Mode will extend your range even further.
SPEED AND STYLE.
Leave plenty of time for your journey and take it easy. The lower your speed, the less energy you’ll use, helping to extend your driving range. A smoother driving style will also help to save energy, making the most of regenerative braking and anticipating the road ahead.
Think of the smoothest thing you can – and drive like it. Even with regenerative braking in action, fast acceleration and hard braking can waste battery energy. So take things steady and gently for maximum efficiency and to increase your electric car’s range. Keeping your speed down can help keep your range up too, as the quicker you drive, the more energy you use – and the harder the motor works.
ROUTE PLANNING.
Plan ahead with the MINI App and use your smart navigation system to tailor your routes to your battery usage. Your MINI will automatically suggest charging stops taking into account your available range and the destination. You can also use the ECO route to make journeys more energy efficient.
Check out a charging map before you set off to get an idea of how many charging points are on your route, where you can find them and when might make sense for you to stop.
Once you’ve found where to charge, you need to make sure you leave enough time in your journey’s schedule for charging. Luckily, with high-speed charging options at most motorway service stations, your car’s battery could be up to 80% in as little time as it takes you to refuel with a sandwich. Electric MINIs come with a CCS socket, so they are compatible with virtually any public charger in the UK – and beyond!
It can be tempting to try and get from A to B as quickly as possible. But if you’re not in a rush, taking a slightly longer or slower route can also work wonders on your battery life. That’s because steadier speeds use less power, plus braking more often helps to regenerate the battery. And let’s face it, those country roads are much more scenic than the M5.
SMART CHARGING.
Did you know charging your electric vehicle’s battery between 10-80% is often more efficient than waiting for a one-time full charge? And that charging actually slows down once it gets above 80% capacity? So for maximum range, try not to let it go right down to empty and avoid charging all the way up to 100%. We recommend only charging up to 80% for your shorter everyday trips – like popping to the shops, driving to the gym or running the kids to school. Save those full charge sessions for your long-distance adventures.
TRAVELLING LIGHT.
You’re probably not surprised to hear that the lighter your EV, the more efficient the battery. We’re not saying you need to go crazy by modifying your car and stripping everything out. You should just make sure your boot isn’t full of any clutter that might be weighing it down. Similarly, if your tyres are underinflated, you’ll get loads of rolling resistance and (you guessed it) it’ll take a toll on your range!
USE MINI CHARGING.
MINI Charging gives you easy access to over 50,000 charging points in the UK. Once you’ve registered to join the network, you just scan your charging card or the mobile app at the charging point. You’ll then be billed for any usage at the end of the month, and you can keep track of your spending in your online account at any time. There’s also the option to choose a MINI Charging subscription package with one of our partnered networks, IONITY Plus and BP Pulse. For as little as £7.85 a month, you get discounted rates at their charging points, plus other great benefits. Check out the tariffs and all the info you need at https://mini-charging.com/web/en/mini-gb/tariffs.
Simply ask MINI: "Hey MINI, activate the Experience Mode Efficient please." "Hey MINI, how far can I go?"
USE THE MINI ENERGY RECOVERY.
THINGS WE'RE OFTEN ASKED.
You'll achieve the maximum range with your cars by driving in an anticipatory manner and not wasting energy unnecessarily. This applies in particular to motorway driving. You'll need to charge earlier if you drive faster than this. The slower you drive, the further you'll go. The speed on motorways is therefore the major factor affecting your range.
When you take your foot off the accelerator, or only apply moderate pressure to the brake, your cars uses brake energy regeneration (recuperation). Driving in an anticipatory manner and avoiding heavy braking increases your range. Besides the speed at which you drive on motorways, the outside temperature has the biggest impact on the range. The performance of the battery drops with colder temperatures. We recommend pre-conditioning the cars interior to get the most out of your cars from the outset. As cooling or heating uses electric energy, we recommend cooling or heating your cars while it's charging to maintain its maximum range. Simply enter your preferred departure time including climate control on the MINI App or in the cars menu. That way, when you set off, you'll automatically enjoy your ideal interior temperature and the state of charge you entered.
You can also use the Efficient Mode to reduce energy consumption. Alongside other measures, this almost unnoticeably lowers the energy consumption of the air conditioning, seat heating, and other functions. However, don't trouble yourself unduly about the range as the charge-optimised route in the MINI Navigation system indicates where and when you need to top up your car's charge.
The cold can reduce the range of an electric car battery. The usable capacity of the battery can be limited by low temperatures, and the heating system needs more energy.
How can I keep the battery range high in cold weather despite all this? The all-electric MINIs offer the option of pre-heating the car before a journey, preferably when the car is being charged, to warm up the interior and the battery. This reduces the impact of cold on the range. It also helps if the car is parked in a garage in cold temperatures. Specific activation of window and seat heating or pre-heating before the start of a journey also drains a battery less than full air conditioning. Driving in an economical mode, such as Efficient Mode, will also achieve a greater range. Energy consumption can be reduced by limiting comfort functions, such as air conditioning.
Temperature is a key external factor that affects a battery's performance and capacity. This is no doubt a factor you may have experienced with your mobile phone: its capacity is also limited in very cold temperatures. It's the same with your car. The influence of temperature is minimised by optimised operating strategies.
And did you know that the battery capacity also indicates your possible available range? Apart from the temperature, the range is largely affected by your personal driving style, and also by energy consumption factors, such as the air conditioning, trailer load, luggage, etc. By far the most important factor in terms of driving style is your chosen motorway speed.
If you need to charge on the go, your all-electric MINI will be preconditioned when you enter a DC charging station as your destination. This means that the high-voltage battery will be adjusted to the optimum operating temperature when you reach your destination, which will increase its charging capability and shorten the charging time.
The All-Electric MINI ACEMAN.
£249 per month plus £4,410 initial rental1
1Rental shown is for a 36-month Personal Contract Hire agreement for a MINI Aceman E Classic with 18" Night Flash Spoke Grey Wheels. £4,409.88 initial rental, contract mileage 24,000 miles and excess mileage charge 9p per mile. Order by 05/01/2026.
The All-Electric MINI Cooper.
£229 per month plus £4,756 initial rental2
1Rental shown is for a 36-month Personal Contract Hire agreement for a MINI Cooper Electric E Classic with Sunny Side Yellow paint and 17" Parallel Spoke 2-Tone Wheels. £4,755.71 initial rental, contract mileage of 24,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 8.5p per mile. Order by 05/01/2026.
The All-Electric MINI Countryman.
£290 per month plus £6,597 initial rental2
1Rental shown is for a 36-month Personal Contract Hire agreement for a MINI Countryman Electric E Classic with British Racing Green paint. £6,596.44 initial rental, contract mileage of 24,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 9.76p per mile. Order by 05/01/2026.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
MINI UK, a trading name of BMW (UK) Limited, is a credit broker.
1Applies to new vehicles ordered between 01/10/2025 and 05/01/2026 and registered by 31/03/2026 at participating MINI Centres. Retail customers only. At the end of your agreement you must return the vehicle. Excess mileage, vehicle condition and other charges may be payable. Hire available subject to status to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Terms and conditions apply. Hire provided by MINI Financial Services, a trading name of BMW Financial Services (GB) Ltd, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. MINI UK and MINI Retailers introduce customers only to MINI Financial Services for vehicle finance. They do not consider finance offered by other lenders and do not give independent financial advice. If you enter into a finance agreement, MINI Financial Services will pay a fixed commission to the MINI Retailer, which may influence the MINI Retailer. The amount of commission varies for different vehicle models. The amount of commission will be disclosed to you in good time before you sign your finance agreement. MINI Financial Services does not pay commission to MINI UK for finance introductions. The MINI Retailer will arrange the sale of the vehicle from MINI UK to MINI Financial Services.