The Mini E's rear seat has been replaced by a 48 module, 5,088 cell Lithium Ion battery array. The additional weight of the batteries, less the removal of the gasoline power train, brings the E's weight to 3,230 pounds. Mini claims that moving the bulk of the weight backward and into the cabin has resulted in a better weight distribution than the standard Cooper.
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- What's with the "High Amperage Wall Charger Unit"? No details on that? How many Kilowatt Hours does the car consume during the 2-3 hour charge? How much does the "wall charger" cost? Does it require 2... (Read the rest)
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Simply Amazing
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High Amperage?
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