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The first of 500 'MINI E' electric cars will soon begin appearing in California, New York, and New Jersey. This will be the largest number of pure electric vehicles in American consumers' hands since the GM EV1 in the 1990s.
Based on the best selling MINI, the MINI E is powered by a 204 hp (150 kW) electric motor mounted transversely beneath the hood. Driving the front wheels via a single-stage helical gearbox, this powerplant offers peak torque of 162 lbs-ft and the ability to accelerate the car from 0 to 60 mph in just over eight seconds. The MINI E weighs 3,230 pounds, about 800 pounds more than a MINI Cooper. Top speed is an electronically limited 95 mph.
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First Look: MINI E Electric Car
by Bill Siuru
10/20/2008
BMW MINI E pure electric vehicle
The first of 500 'MINI E' electric cars will soon begin appearing in California, New York, and New Jersey. This will be the largest number of pure electric vehicles in American consumers' hands since the GM EV1 in the 1990s.
Based on the best selling MINI, the MINI E is powered by a 204 hp (150 kW) electric motor mounted transversely beneath the hood. Driving the front wheels via a single-stage helical gearbox, this powerplant offers peak torque of 162 lbs-ft and the ability to accelerate the car from 0 to 60 mph in just over eight seconds. The MINI E weighs 3,230 pounds, about 800 pounds more than a MINI Cooper. Top speed is an electronically limited 95 mph.
MINI E electric charging port
The MINI E has a range of more than 150 miles on its lithium-ion battery. Electricity is transferred to the motor at a nominal 380 volts. The battery pack, comprised of 5,088 cells in 48 modules packaged into three battery elements, is located in the rear passenger space. <span style="font-weight: bold">That means this MINI is a two-seater.</span>
Charging is handled via a wall-mounted home charger that comes with the car. This high amperage charger allows a completely discharged battery to be fully recharged in only two-and-a-half hour
<span style="font-style: italic">so you can pawty and tek a nap and go again </span>
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The first of 500 'MINI E' electric cars will soon begin appearing in California, New York, and New Jersey. This will be the largest number of pure electric vehicles in American consumers' hands since the GM EV1 in the 1990s.
Based on the best selling MINI, the MINI E is powered by a 204 hp (150 kW) electric motor mounted transversely beneath the hood. Driving the front wheels via a single-stage helical gearbox, this powerplant offers peak torque of 162 lbs-ft and the ability to accelerate the car from 0 to 60 mph in just over eight seconds. The MINI E weighs 3,230 pounds, about 800 pounds more than a MINI Cooper. Top speed is an electronically limited 95 mph.
In This Issue
Subscribe Today!
Related Articles
* Chevy Volt Electric Car: 10 Facts
* Preview: Mercedes BlueZERO Electric Cars
* Venturi Fétish High End Electric Supercar Sports Car
See All
First Look: MINI E Electric Car
by Bill Siuru
10/20/2008
BMW MINI E pure electric vehicle
The first of 500 'MINI E' electric cars will soon begin appearing in California, New York, and New Jersey. This will be the largest number of pure electric vehicles in American consumers' hands since the GM EV1 in the 1990s.
Based on the best selling MINI, the MINI E is powered by a 204 hp (150 kW) electric motor mounted transversely beneath the hood. Driving the front wheels via a single-stage helical gearbox, this powerplant offers peak torque of 162 lbs-ft and the ability to accelerate the car from 0 to 60 mph in just over eight seconds. The MINI E weighs 3,230 pounds, about 800 pounds more than a MINI Cooper. Top speed is an electronically limited 95 mph.
MINI E electric charging port
The MINI E has a range of more than 150 miles on its lithium-ion battery. Electricity is transferred to the motor at a nominal 380 volts. The battery pack, comprised of 5,088 cells in 48 modules packaged into three battery elements, is located in the rear passenger space. <span style="font-weight: bold">That means this MINI is a two-seater.</span>
Charging is handled via a wall-mounted home charger that comes with the car. This high amperage charger allows a completely discharged battery to be fully recharged in only two-and-a-half hour <span style="font-style: italic">so you can pawty and tek a nap and go again </span>
read the rest of the article here
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