Steve Harvey drives a MINI Electric (Level 2) 2020.
This is Steve’s first electric car, he’s owned the MINI Electric 3-4 years and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 20,000-30,000 miles and he achieves 100 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the MINI Electric?
Fun to drive!
Positives
- Acceleration
- running costs
- preheating/cooling.
Negatives
- No rear doors or rear legroom.
Compared to when you first bought the car, does your battery still charge at the same rate & do you still get the same range?
Yes
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- One pedal driving
- iPhone integration.
Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
Fast accelerating and fantastic handling.
What’s the biggest or funniest myth you’ve heard about EVs?
They can’t be driven in the rain.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Tesla Model 2
Home charging unit
Ohme
Electricity supplier & tariff
Octopus Agile – with negative price plunges.
Do you use public charging networks?
No
Insurer
LV= competitive pricing
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a MINI Electric
Maintenance, VED and fuel.
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