“Mini” launches the “Mini Recharge” project that allows classic MINI customers to switch to a 100% electric drive system with a maximum motor power of 122 horsepower and a battery that provides driving distance. Approximately 160 kilometers per charge
Although a number of companies in the UK are now converting classic Minis to electric powertrains, such as the Swind E and London Electric Cars, the latest Mini, under the BMW Group, has launched. The latest project, dubbed “Mini Recharge,” allows customers to convert to electric drivetrains without the need for a third party. which is currently only available to UK customers.
The classic Mini car modified by MINI Recharge will be equipped with a maximum power of 90 kW electric motor, or approximately 122 horsepower (PS), capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in time. Approximately 9 seconds, according to Mini, customers will enjoy driving with the responsive acceleration of a genuine electric car. with a battery that can drive a distance of about 160 kilometers per charge Which is not too bad compared to the current Mini Cooper SE, which has a driving range of about 217 kilometers.
but still Batteries installed by Mini Recharge do not support quick charging at all. But it can only be charged with a maximum power of 6.6 kW. Which Mini does not specify how long it takes until fully charged.
Additionally, each Mini will receive a uniquely designed instrument panel replacement. It can display driving distance information from remaining battery, gear position, motor temperature, etc. to support electric drive applications. By using a needle gauge to keep the classic of the original mini version.
According to Mini, the project will not only help the classic Mini get on the roads like new again. But it also continues the legacy of Sir Alex Issigonis, the founder of the MINI brand, to create a fuel-efficient vehicle. Can accommodate 4 passengers with luggage Under the body as small as possible So that people can go through the oil price crisis of 1959.
The Mini Recharge project also allows owners to take their existing Minis to areas where emissions are limited. Or limited to electric cars such as Oxford Street or Piccadilly Circus in central London. Without the need to pay congestion charges, these types of fees are widely charged in major European cities.
Unfortunately, Mini Recharge is currently only available in the UK.
