Mini Cooper SE SE Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Light Car · 2021 – 2024FBT exempt
- Usable Battery
- 28.9kWh
- AC Charging
- 11kW
- DC Charging
- 45kW
- 10–80% Time
- 29min
The Mini Cooper SE SE charges at up to 45 kW on a DC fast charger and 11 kW on AC. It takes about 29 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 4.4 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 28.9 kWh battery.
Mini Cooper SE SE Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 28.9 kWh |
|---|---|
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side (Rear) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 4.4 hrs |
| Efficiency | 142 Wh/km |
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Mini Cooper SE SE Charging Times
Mini Cooper SE SE Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 11 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 45 kW |
How Long Does a Mini Cooper SE SE Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 13.3 hrs (0 to 100%) | 16 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 8.5 hrs (0 to 100%) | 25 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 4.4 hrs (0 to 100%) | 49 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 2.8 hrs (0 to 100%) | 77 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 41.9 kW | 29 min (10 to 80%) | 74 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Mini Cooper SE SE
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Mini Cooper SE SE. It charges the battery from empty to full in 4.4 hrs and adds about 49 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, an 11 kW charger uses the Mini Cooper SE SE's full AC speed and charges it in 2.8 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 11 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 4.4 hrs | 2.8 hrs |
| Range per hour | 49 km | 77 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the Mini Cooper SE SE Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Mini Cooper SE SE normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 13.3 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 4.4 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Mini Cooper SE SE?
A full charge costs $2.02 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $10.12 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $20.23.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $10.12 | $4.97 | $746 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $2.02 | $0.99 | $149 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $20.23 | $9.94 | $1,491 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $597 a year on charging the Mini Cooper SE SE at home.
Mini Cooper SE SE Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Mini Cooper SE SE ranks 6 of 6 light car EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peugeot e-208 51 kWh | $63,000 | 99 | 27 min |
| 2 | Mini Cooper SE | $53,990 | 95 | 30 min |
| 3 | Fiat 500e La Prima | $52,500 | 85 | 31 min |
| 3 | Abarth 500e | $58,900 | 85 | 31 min |
| 5 | Mini Cooper E | $58,990 | 75 | 28 min |
| 6 | Mini Cooper SE SE | $59,900 | 45 | 29 min |
Mini Cooper SE SE 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 173 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 3 fast charging stops of about 29 minutes each, 1 hr 27 min in total, for a total trip time of about 6 hr 27 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 7 fast charging stops of about 29 minutes each, 3 hr 23 min in total, for a total trip time of about 13 hr 23 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 3 | 1 hr 27 min | 6 hr 27 min |
| 1,000 km | 7 | 3 hr 23 min | 13 hr 23 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 45 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →Mini Cooper SE SE Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | No | |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Mini Cooper SE SE does not support bidirectional charging.
Mini Cooper SE SE Charging FAQ
4.4 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 29 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 45 kW or more.
11 kW on AC and 45 kW on DC, adding about 74 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the right side (rear).
$2.02 at home on an EV plan, $10.12 on a flat tariff, or $20.23 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
No, the Mini Cooper SE SE does not support V2L.
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