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You’re safe leaving it plugged in after it’s fully charged. EVs like the Mini are built to manage battery health, so the charging system stops drawing power once it’s at 100%. In cold weather, staying plugged in can help with preconditioning, which will make those chilly starts a bit easier on...

I’ve seen this pop up a lot! From what I’ve gathered, the app’s preconditioning feature automatically sets the temperature based on average comfort levels, which is somewhere around 70-72°F. Currently, there’s no user option to set a permanent default temperature, which is a bummer if you have a...

I’ve had my MINI SE for a while now, and I’ve learned that keeping the charge between 20% and 80% is definitely the way to go if you want to maintain battery health. It’s kind of like how we handle our phones—constantly charging it to 100% and letting it drop to 0% can speed up battery wear...