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Mini E electric car foulup

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by DeanFL, Jun 5, 2009.

  1. DeanFL

    DeanFL 2010 owner - 1st Prius

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    Wonder if someone from Mini Engineering will be on the streets for this...Doh!!!!
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    Exclusive: Foulup may mean around-the-clock recharges for Mini E electric car drivers


    The automaker has hit a glitch in distribution of high-voltage charging cables. As a result, up to 300 of the 450 customers who have taken a one-year lease on the Mini E may only be able recharge them with a standard household 110-volt wall-socket cord. That means the cars will be required to stay plugged in for 23 hours to get a full charge.... more

    Exclusive: Foulup may mean around-the-clock recharges for Mini E electric car drivers - Open Road: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com
     
    #1 DeanFL, Jun 5, 2009
  2. JSH

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    From the article:
    • Only 23 E-Mini's have been delivered so far
    • All the E-Mini's will be delivered by the end of June
    • BMW has the cables but bureaucratic red tape in some cities keeps them from being installed due to disputes about certifications
    • BMW plans to have the high voltage cables installed by the end of July
    • Customers won't be charged lease payments for their cars until the cables are installed
    So basically E-Mini lessees will get a free month of EV ownership. I would say that is a very equable solution put forth by BMW. Lessees could easily rent a car with the $850 savings from not making a lease payment

    Send one to me. I'll use it for free for a month.
     
    #2 JSH, Jun 5, 2009
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