My experiences testing MINI’s new all-electric vehicle around Long Island
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  • All I Need Now Is The Car

    Posted on June 9th, 2009 Stu No comments

    MINI E Charging UnitI have to admit that I thought that the electrician would arrive today and tell me the previous inspection was bogus and I couldn’t get the charger. However, to my delight it went in without a hitch. Of course there’s no charging cable but I’m now ready to take possession of the car.

    I notified Habberstad MINI of the installation and now know the VIN for the car but it has yet to arrive at the dealer. New Jersey Pioneers have started to receive their cars so I shouldn’t have too long to wait.

    I also found out that there are two other Pioneers not far from me. I hope to find out who they are. Perhaps we can get together sometime and celebrate.

    Unlike the first MINI E delivered in LA, the east coast deliveries have not been accompanied by a big media blitz. I have to admit that I’m disappointed. Read the rest of this entry »