MINI Cooper News and Reviews

With supply chain constraints easing, dealer inventories of electric cars are rising. EVs more available than they have ever been – and some models now come with some heavy discounts. We compiled a list of some of the best EV lease deals this month.

The federal tax incentive of up to $7,500 can make an electric car much more affordable. But up until now, you had to wait until tax time to receive the financial benefit of going electric. Now, dealers can apply the incentive at purchase – making the savings instantaneous. 

Starting in 2025, drivers of BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce electric cars will gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network and will adopt Tesla's NACS charging port. The move should make switching to EV even easier for thousands of drivers.

Not all electric cars are created equal. While they all have zero tailpipe emissions, some EVs consume more energy in their production and operation than others, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Its annual ranking of greenest and meanest is interesting reading.

Great news for hybrids, but reliability ratings for plug-in hybrids and electric cars has dropped in 2022 according to industry watchdog Consumer Reports.

The Mini Recharged project is an opportunity for owners to bring their classic Mini Coopers into the 21st century, in a sustainable way. The conversion of classic Minis to electric drive combines traditional ideas with technology from the future.