MINI eDRIVE
AT A GLANCE
Acoustic pedestrian protection
The system generates a continuous driving
noise during electric driving at low speeds.
Energy-saving driving and
maximizing the range
Energy-saving driving is the basic prerequi-
site for as large a range as possible. eDRIVE
provides various functions that assist with
an energy-saving driving style and help to
monitor the range, and if needed, to in-
crease it. The following descriptions provide
an overview of the available functions and
the personal measures.
Coasting
An especially efficient operating point is so-
called coasting. In this case, the vehicle is
decelerated only by driving resistance and
no energy flows between high-voltage bat-
tery and electric motor. In order to coast,
depress the accelerator pedal far enough so
that the pointer in the performance display,
refer to page 120, is between the areas for
ePOWER and CHARGE.
Before driving
eDRIVE allows use of the air conditioner
even before driving off. The stationary cli-
mate control, refer to page 184, provides
more range than using full air conditioning
while driving.
Energy recovery: CHARGE
The high-voltage battery is charged while
driving through energy recovery.
The electric motor acts as a generator and
converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle
into electrical energy.
Parked vehicle ventilation during the charg-
ing process can provide maximum range
when driving off.
Charging can take place in various situa-
tions while the vehicle is in motion:
Trip planning and special functions
of the navigation system
Several special functions of the navigation
system support trip planning taking into ac-
count the electric range:
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As soon as the accelerator pedal is only
slightly depressed.
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As soon as the accelerator pedal is not
depressed.
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Range assistant, refer to Integrated
Owner's Manual, checks whether an en-
tered navigation destination can be
reached. If the range is not sufficient,
various recommendations to help in-
crease the range are displayed automati-
cally, for instance, a consumption opti-
mized route based on driving in GREEN
Mode is displayed.
The pointer in the instrument cluster is lo-
cated in the CHARGE area.
Sensible driving and early speed reduction
are important to make full use of the energy
recovery feature.
Display
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Range map indicates the action range
on the navigation map, refer to
Integrated Owner's Manual.
The eDRIVE displays, refer to page 120,
provide information about the current state
of the drive and visualize the system's use
in a diagram.
Charging assistant under Points of In-
terest in navigation, helps to find and
possibly include a public charging sta-
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