Streamed from the official YouTube channel Simply Gregster EV .
MINI COOPER ELECTRIC EV ROAD TRIP: A DAY OF FRUSTRATION
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The reviewer details a frustrating 422km road trip from Montreal to Ottawa in a Mini Cooper Electric, highlighting the challenges of its short range and slower charging speeds. While the Mini itself is praised for its driving dynamics and reliability for city use, the experience underscores its limitations for longer journeys. The primary frustrations stemmed from unreliable and unavailable charging infrastructure, particularly in Ottawa, leading to significant time wasted searching for functional chargers. The reviewer concludes that while the Mini is a capable city car, it's not ideal for frequent long-distance road trips due to its small battery and charging constraints, recommending vehicles with larger batteries and faster charging for such use cases. The total charging cost for the trip was approximately $25, with about an hour of actual charging time plus additional time spent searching for chargers.
Vehicle Specs
| Brand | Mini |
|---|---|
| Model | Cooper Electric |
