Any advice for my Mum?

[Barath]

My mum has always been a bit skeptical about EVs, but after spotting some great deals, she's now considering the Mini Cooper SE. With her 22k annual mileage, she could save on fuel, though she’s still unsure about concerns like depreciation, reliability, and range. I drive a Mini EV myself and have tried to convince her, but you know how mums are, lol.

Any advice from Mini EV owners?

 

[Rick Donovan]

Well, I just love mine but would be a bit concerned with driving one 22,000/yr as range is the only downfall. If one is driving under 80 miles/day and isn't in too cold of a climate I think the driving experience far outweighs the limited range as it saves so much weight and offers great handling. If I were driving more miles than that I would lean to the BMW I4. Do you live close to mum? If so, let her take it for a couple days to see what she thinks

 

[Barath]

Well, I just love mine but would be a bit concerned with driving one 22,000/yr as range is the only downfall. If one is driving under 80 miles/day and isn't in too cold of a climate I think the driving experience far outweighs the limited range as it saves so much weight and offers great handling. If I were driving more miles than that I would lean to the BMW I4. Do you live close to mum? If so, let her take it for a couple days to see what she thinks

That’s a great idea...I totally get that the range could be a concern with 22k miles a year, especially if the weather gets cold. But honestly, the Mini EV is such a fun drive with its lightweight feel and great handling, so I think she’ll enjoy it. I’ll have her take it for a couple of days to see how she feels. If the range ends up being a dealbreaker, the BMW i4 could be a good backup option. Thanks for sharing your perspective

 

[Akilles702]

That’s a great idea...I totally get that the range could be a concern with 22k miles a year, especially if the weather gets cold. But honestly, the Mini EV is such a fun drive with its lightweight feel and great handling, so I think she’ll enjoy it. I’ll have her take it for a couple of days to see how she feels. If the range ends up being a dealbreaker, the BMW i4 could be a good backup option. Thanks for sharing your perspective

How’s it going with your mum and the Mini SE? Did she fall in love with it, or is she still on the fence?

 

[Barath]

She’s still on the fence, a few more test drives might help her decide.

 

[Tech Admin]

Is there a place she could rent one for a few days to see how it fits into her everyday life?