BMW Electric MINI with 150 Mile Range

The BMW Group will introduce its battery-electric MINI E at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. BMW will deploy a fleet of 500 of the all-electric vehicles. The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a 35 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, with a single-stage helical gearbox transferring power to the front wheels. Top speed is electronically limited to 152 kph (95 mph).The battery pack will support a range of more than 240 km (150 miles). A one-year lease including maintenance is $850 per month. BMW will provide its cusomters with a fast-charging wallbox and provides a full recharge after 2.5 hours.

See the full article at Green Car Congress.

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By John Addison. John Addison publishes the Clean Fleet Report and speaks at conferences. He is the author of the new book - Save Gas, Save the Planet - now selling at Amazon and other booksellers.

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