How to charge a mini cooper battery

This charges your car efficiently, primarily overnight but also during the day. Compared to a domestic power socket, an AC charging station provides more power and can charge the battery in just a few hours. This type of charging station is referred to as an AC charging station, for short.

Quick charging with direct current (DC):

DC quick charging stations are the better option when you need to charge your car fast. They can recharge your vehicle's battery quickly – while you go shopping or have a bite to eat, for example. The charging process lasts between 30 and 40 minutes. This type of charging station is referred to as a DC charging station, for short.

The table below shows the estimated time to charge your Electric from empty to full. For rapid charging, we show the time to charge from 20% - 80%, as charging tends to slow outside this range to protect the battery.

Charging methodTypically found atCharging time*Range/hour**Empty to full3-pin plugHome14 h10 m/h3.6kWHome / Work9 h16 m/h7kWHome / Work / Public Locations5 h29 m/h22kWWork / Public Locations3 h46 m/h20%-80%50kWPublic Locations30 min103 m/30 min150kWPublic Locations30 min103 m/30 min

* Based on Pod Point estimates, charging time can differ based on the ambient temperature, the state of the battery (e.g. empty or half full) and variation in charging rate. Max charging rate may also be limited by the vehicle.
** Range per hour is the number of miles you can expect to get from an hour of charging at the relevant rate.

A wallbox offers you a convenient, faster alternative to the standard mains supply, if you want to charge your EV regularly at home.

More power: a dedicated, 3-phase 11 kW wallbox connection will generally give you up to 3-times faster charging time. So your All-electric MINI can be fully charged within around 3.5 hours.

Safety first: a wallbox is specifically designed with overheating protection and a fault circuit breaker to allow for a constant high load.

Convenience: there is nowhere more convenient to charge your car than those places you spend most time during the day or overnight.

To install a wallbox, you will need the expert assistance of an approved electrician. If you are interested in installing a MINI Wallbox, we would be happy to help you locate such a specialist in your area. MINI now offers highly attractive options which give you the chance to finance a wallbox with your All-Electric MINI at competitive rates.

The 2022 MINI Cooper SE is one of the most enjoyable MINIs to drive in the brand's entire lineup. However, the 32.6 kWh (total capacity) battery pack is small, even for a small car, and only returns 114 miles of EPA-rated driving range.

Therefore, Cooper SE owners are going to need to plug in and charge up whenever possible. To assist Cooper SE that are new to EVs, we've put together this instructional video that explains everything you need to know about charging the MINI Cooper SE.

The Cooper SE comes standard with a 120-volt level 1 charging cord. While many level 1 charging cables can deliver 12-amps, the Cooper SE's cable can deliver a maximum of 10-amps. Therefore, it will deliver just a little over 1 kW to the Cooper SE's battery, which is good enough to add back between 3 and 4 miles of range for every hour of charging.

Charging from a 240-volt level 2 charging station, the Cooper SE can accept up to 7.4 kW, enough to add back between 25 and 30 miles of range for every hour of charging. MINI states that you'll add about 20% state of charge for each hour of charging on a 32-amp or greater level 2 charging station.

For DC fast charging, the Cooper SE uses the CCS or "combo" connector and can accept up to 50 kW, which is actually very low compared to other electric vehicles. However, the low charging rate is partly because of the Cooper SE's small battery. With only 28.9 kWh of usable capacity, MINI really couldn't implement a much higher charging rate, the battery is too small to accept it.

Check out the InsideEVs 70 MPH range test on the 2022 MINI Cooper SE

When DC fast charging, MINI states that the Cooper SE can charge from zero to 80% state of charge in 36 minutes. My personal DC fast charging experience with the Cooper SE was actually a little better and I charged the vehicle from zero to 80% in 33 minutes.

So check out the video if you have any questions about how to charge the MINI Cooper SE and let us know if we missed anything in the comment section below.

If you’re looking to switch to a thoughtfully designed electric car, MINI Electric is the model for you.

With a 145-mile driving range on a single charge, MINI Electric takes you where you want to go – whether that’s weekend adventures or daily commutes. It’s easy to charge up at home, or you can access over 11,000 public charging points when you’re out and about. Plus, switching from a petrol or diesel car to MINI Electric could help you make big savings on energy. MINI Electric is up to three quarters cheaper in comparison, costing as little as 5p per mile.

Enjoy intelligent features like MINI Navigation, which gives you traffic updates and shows nearby charging stations – all through an 8.8” high-resolution display. MINI Electric also comes with an 8-year battery warranty, LED front and rear lights, cruise control, park assist and paint and wheel colour options.

Can you change a Mini Cooper battery yourself?

First, apply the emergency brake, remove the keys from the ignition and turn off all electrical components. Remove the negative battery cable first, followed by the positive cable. After removing both cables, loosen and remove the holding brackets. The battery will then be free for removal.