2021 MINI Electric Hardtop
The 2021 MINI Electric Hardtop is a 2 door hybrid and electric car that utilizes technology developed for the earlier BMW i3. 2021 MINI Electric Hardtop also has a trendy interior and intuitive technology features. The Mini Electric Hardtop comes with a charging cable that's set as much as plug in to a standard three-prong outlet, in order to charge it at any 120- or 240-volt outlet at home without requiring any special equipment. However, buyer can get a specialty Level 2 home charger, that will result in faster charging times.
The Electric Hardtop features a few shortcomings as well. The big one is its range. With a maximum range of 110 miles, this Mini won't get you as far on a demand as most other EVs. The Mini Electric also offers cramped rear seats, and its cargo capacity is pretty paltry unless the trunk seats are folded down. The BMW i3 sits in the blissful luxury hybrid and electric car class, and it is a better car compared to the Mini Electric Hardtop. However, it's also much higher priced, the BMW i3 has more power, a longer range, more passenger and cargo space, and an extended standard features list.
Opinions are throughout the place about the Mini Electric's interior. A lot of reviewers concur that it's stylish, but not everyone appreciates the unique design elements. Some critics argue that this is a quiet, luxurious cabin, but others say the interior feels low-rent due to the prevalence of hard plastics. Leading seats provide enough head- and legroom for almost one to sit comfortably. It's no problem finding an appropriate driving position. The trunk seats aren't as spacious as those in the front, however, and most adults will most likely feel cramped back there. The Mini Cooper SE has two full sets of LATCH connectors for the rear seats. However, many hybrid and electric cars don't have fold-down rear seats such as this Mini, therefore the Electric Hardtop's 34-cubic-foot maximum capacity is one of the best in the class.
The infotainment system works pretty well, and it's not overly complicated. The display, in addition to the physical buttons and knobs, are typical easy to understand, identify, and reach from the driver's seat, making it easy to adjust settings on the go. However, some components, such as the gearshift, were clearly designed with form as opposed to function in mind and aren't as simple to use as they may be. This Mini also offers some interesting features that aren't for sale in most class rivals. The energy-efficient heat pump uses excess heat from the electric motor to offer warmth to the cabin.
The Mini Hardtop Cooper SE features a power motor that generates 181 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque. It's mated with a single-speed transmission. Those numbers may not wow you, but this is a punchy powertrain. The Mini Electric zips off the line, and it's ample power when merging or passing on the highway. The Mini Electric has incredible fuel economy ratings. It gets 115 MPG-equivalent in the town and Mini Hardtop 100 MPGe on the highway. By any measure, those are terrific numbers, though added EVs manage to surpass them. The Mini Electric Hardtop includes a charging cable that's set up to plug right into a standard three-prong outlet, in order to charge it at any 120- or 240-volt outlet in your home without requiring any special equipment. However, you should buy a niche Level 2 home charger, which will lead to faster charging times.
Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has crash tested the 2021 Mini Electric Hardtop. Standard advanced safety features include pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, speed limit information, rearview camera, forward collision warning. The advanced safety features include head-up display, front and rear parking sensors and parallel park assist.
