TWO WEEKS WITH THE 2021 MINI ELECTRIC
My pluggy Valentine
Everyone loves a Mini, but what’s the latest Electric model like to live with? Dan Grabham takes one for an extended drive… and some extended charges
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Tech specs
Motor 181bhp, automatic, front-wheel drive 0-62mph 7.3secs Range 145 miles Battery 32.6kWh, 50kW charging Displays 8.8in, 5.5in
DAY 01
Essentially the 2021 Mini Electric is a facelift of last year’s first-gen model to bring it in line with the rest of the Mini range. There’s less chrome, replaced by a sleek black trim and more body-coloured detailing. The grille is wider and boasts a fine-looking black surround. The separate fog lights have been removed, replaced by air inlets. The Mini Electric fluorescent ‘E’ branding remains and is echoed inside, including on the LED lighting around the central driver display.