Hi all, I'm picking up my new MINI Countryman SE ALL4 PHEV in about 2 weeks after I turn in my scandal-laden diesel VW. I'm looking forward to learning from other All4 PHEV drivers, especially about the mpg you're getting and so forth. I ordered the panoramic sunroof, racing green, with white trim and white bonnet stripes. I'm wondering if I need to get a charging station, or if I'll be fine just using the standard 240V exterior outlet. I'm sure I'll have a million questions moving forward. I'm actually still also considering a Chrysler Pacifica Minivan hybrid... talk about apples and oranges, but yeah. It gets great MPG and has about 30 miles on one electric charge. But of course, it's a big ugly minivan.... Anyway. Hello from Maryland!
Welcome to M/A! I can't offer any help at all, as all my MINIs [3] are Gen 1, but it's nice to see people are still interested in our cars! Again, WELCOME!!
Welcome to MA! :cornut: Can't wait to see pics, sounds like a nice color combination! I know in the past, there were rebates by the power company and local state governments that would essentially make the install of the charging station free. I did a quick search, here is a link to what i found: Original Rebate: http://mde.maryland.gov/marylandgreen/Documents/EV_dealershipflyer_online.pdf Updated Rebate: http://energy.maryland.gov/transportation/Pages/incentives_evserebate.aspx If you can get rebates for the car and for the equipment install I would consider doing that.. even if it works off a normal plug. That way you have it for the future.. not matter which car you get. :idea: Yea.. that is a bit swing. Think you know what my answer would be about that.. :beer
There's not many other EV MINI owners out there, I think you're the first I've seen in a forum. I'd recommend installing a higher power charging station, it'll charge MUCH faster. Folks that have pure electrics swear by them.