What name would you like to appear in the review?
Kate
What is the make and model of your EV?
MINI Electric SE 3
What year was your EV registered?
2021
How long have you owned your EV?
From new
What is your estimated annual mileage?
5,000-10,000
What is the mileage on your EV?
1,000 – 5,000 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?
83
Get our FREE ‘GUIDE TO THE BEST EVs’ e-mailed directly to your inbox
Why did you choose this car?
I love the MINI, we were looking at going electric in a few years but with the increased value of second-hand vehicles, it was the right time. We were looking for a car that would be our local runabout and with the range sold to us as *up to 148 miles per charge, we went for it. We had our Pod Point installed and started EV motoring in November. The car shifts like nobody’s business! An awesome drive with instant torque.
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this car.
- Instant torque
- Styling
- Comfort.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this car.
- Range anxiety is real but lessening.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No faults.
What are the standout tech features of the car?
So many! The infotainment system is easy to use and accessing the onboard computer for tech stuff is straight-forward.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this car.
On launch, it sounds like something out of a Marvel film! I love the noise it makes. The noise changes when it senses a pedestrian.
Rate your EV out of 5.
What car are you interested in next and why?
BMW hybrid – not ready to be a full EV family, the infrastructure isn’t quite there yet.
What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Pod Point – looks neat and simple to use.
Rate your home charging unit out of 5.
What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
British Gas standard tariff.
Rate your electricity supplier out of 5.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
Pod Point – great that they are at my local supermarket for a little top-up while I shop.
List your top 3 favourite public charging networks (in order of preference).
Not needed to use any.
Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Admiral.
Rate your insurance provider out of 5.
Estimate how much money you save per month owning and running an EV compared to a petrol/diesel car.
£100.
See other owner reviews here
