MINI Electric SE Level 1 2020, RickB – EV Owner Review

MINI Electric SE Level 1 2021, RickB - EV Owner Review

What first name would you like to appear in the review?
RickB

 

What is the make and model of your EV?
MINI Electric SE Level 1

 

What year was your EV registered?
2020

 

How long have you owned your EV?
From new

 

What is the mileage on your EV?
5,000 – 10,000 miles

 

How many EVs have you owned?
This is my first

 

What is the average mileage range you achieve from your EV when fully charged?
125

 

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Why did you choose this car?
It is a MINI and feels like it i.e. sporty, solid, well built and a total hoot to drive. Feels far faster and more fun than the 228bhp MINI JCW Clubman we swapped it for! And it’s saving us a fortune in comparison, cheaper insurance and 190 mpg at our current electricity price.

 

Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this car?

  • Fast
  • Nippy and fun
  • Superbly well built
  • Just makes me smile every time I drive it.

 

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this car?

  • Small boot because it’s an L1 (we got a cancelled order )
  • The range is a bit limited at times.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
It feels far faster than our 228bhp Clubman JCW!

 

What car are you interested in next and why?
Rivian – to tow our caravan.

 

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Pod Point – father-in-law had one, fast, efficient install and works really well.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Were with PFP who went bust so moving to Neon Reef.

 

What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Have only ever used Tesco for free and Pod Point only once.

 

Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Admiral – reasonable price.

 

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