ElmerMINI Cooper: charging, range and cost
The MINI Cooper charges from 10 to 80% in about 26 minutes at a rapid charger and realistically drives about 175–203 km between charging stops. Charging from 10 to 80% costs about DKK 36–49 at home at night and about DKK 100–134 at a rapid charger.
Versions
List price from the brand's Danish price list. The range is realistic (not WLTP). Cost per 100 km charging at home at night. Copenhagen–Aalborg: the app's trip plan with the cheapest charging stops.
| Version | Price | Battery | Range | Rapid charger | 10–80 % | 100 km at home | Copenhagen–Aalborg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Essential (37 kWh, 3-dørs) | 226,700 kr | 37 kWh | 251 km | 70 kW | 26 min | 21 kr | 2 stops · 27 min · DKK 90 |
| SE Essential (49 kWh, 3-dørs) | 257,700 kr | 49 kWh | 289 km | 95 kW | 26 min | 24 kr | 2 stops · 19 min · DKK 85 |
What does the electricity cost?
With 15,000 km a year, 80% charged at home at night and 20% at rapid chargers, electricity costs about DKK 4,200–4,900 a year. If you charge everything at rapid chargers without a subscription, it is about DKK 57–66 per 100 km against DKK 21–24 at home.
The car guide compares the full yearly cost with a petrol, diesel and hybrid car, and the price guide works out the electricity for your address.
About the figures
Consumption and charging curve from Open EV Data; where the car is not there, the figures are an estimate based on WLTP. Electricity at home is the night-time average with the national average grid tariff; rapid charging is today's typical pay-as-you-go price with the nationwide providers.
Questions and answers
How long does it take to charge a MINI Cooper?
From 10 to 80% takes about 26 minutes at a powerful enough rapid charger. At home with 11 kW a full charge takes several hours, so most people charge overnight.
What does it cost to charge a MINI Cooper?
From 10 to 80% costs about DKK 36–49 at home at night and about DKK 100–134 at a rapid charger without a subscription (typical price today). With 15,000 km a year and 80% charged at home, electricity costs about DKK 4,200–4,900 a year.
How far can a MINI Cooper go on one charge?
Realistically about 251–289 km from full to empty, and about 175–203 km between charging stops on a long trip (80% → 10%). The WLTP figure is 300–400 km.