GOING ELECTRIC.
There’s never been a better time to make the switch to electric. To make a change for the better. In a MINI that’s more positive and more fun than ever before. Wondering what the electric life might look like? Let us take you through it.
THE BENEFITS OF MINI ELECTRIC CARS.
With a driving range of up to 226-234km and as little as 1.2C-2.4C per km the ongoing costs of an electric car are generally lower compared to a combustion engine car, since they have fewer consumable parts, like spark plugs, oil filters or an exhaust system.
Charge at home with a homecharge unit in 3 hours and 12 minutes, or use public rapid chargers to get from 0-80% charge in 36 minutes. Use one of 2,300 charging locations across the Republic of Ireland that is integrated into your sat nav.
All MINI’s have a battery warranty of 8 years (or 160,000km) to provide peace of mind when making the switch to an electric MINI.
MINI ELECTRIC CAR MODELS
IT PAYS TO DRIVE ELECTRIC.
It pays to drive MINI Electric. Enjoy the many ways you can save money when you make the switch, thanks to low running costs, simpler servicing and government grants.
TRAVEL MORE. SPEND LESS.
MINI Electric costs a lot less to run than petrol or diesel cars. And with it being around three quarters cheaper, it means you can travel more and spend less. On top of reduced running costs, there’s also a host of tax savings and grants to enjoy.
LESS IS MORE.
Electric motors, like the one found inside MINI Electric, are less complex than their combustion counterparts. Because there are fewer moving parts, it means there’s less wear and tear. So maintenance can be kept to a minimum.
SAVE EVEN MORE WITH A GOVERNMENT GRANT.
MINI Electric is eligible for a grant towards the purchase price. And if you’re considering it as a business car, you’ll be happy to hear there’s a BIK rate of 0%.
Up to €3,500 towards your Electric MINI.
To help more people switch to electric for less, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) offers a grant of up to €3,500 towards brand-new, privately purchased electric cars that cost up to €60,000 on the road price. This is applicable across a lot of the Electric MINI range.
UP TO €300 TOWARDS A HOME CHARGE UNIT.
So, you’ve got your electric car (yay!) and now it’s time to charge it. Luckily, SEAI also offer a grant of up to €300 towards the purchase and installation of your very own home charger unit. To find out more about the grant and see if you’re eligible, head to the link below.