The historic Oxford factory gives a second life to the Mini. The iconic British city car can swap its internal combustion engine for an electric machine. On the way to new adventures… in silence!
Born in 1959, the Austin Mini, now known as the Classic Mini, revolutionized the world of city sedans with its compactness and technical solutions. His heiress is on the way to becoming 100% electric. Also in order to close the loop, the Mini Recharged project was set up in the historic factory in Oxford, England. This site, which has produced the Mini since its inception, has a specific workshop to electrify the city car of yesteryear.
A 122 hp electric motor under the hood

The Mini Classique has swapped its thermal engine for the benefit of an electric machine with a power of 90 kW, the equivalent of 122 hp, a value very close to that of the new electric Fiat 500 and which corresponds to high-end demand. of the market. This electric motor, housed under the front bonnet, allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9 s. The battery with a capacity of 6.6 kW would provide a range of 160 km.

Each Mini Classic thus “retrofitted” benefits from a central instrument cluster adapted to this new mode of propulsion with a battery life indicator. This conversion does not require a new registration of the vehicle which now has new access to the city center where it was banned because it no longer meets pollution standards.

Mini got its hands on in 2018 with a first prototype which was presented at the time at the New York Motor Show. A car that caused a sensation and created vocations.
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Future custom electric Minis?

This bespoke recycling of the classic Mini is made exclusively in the UK. Each converted vehicle is given an individual number, which makes it unique. ” Individuality also plays an important role with MINI Recharged says Sebastian Beuchel, Head of Global MINI Brand Management. ” Unique classic Mini models have always been created, including true works of art on wheels. That’s why future collaborations are also planned under the MINI Recharged program, allowing renowned artists to express their creativity with specially designed classic Mini models.. ” Case to follow.
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