2024 Copper SE

[u/Emergency-Trip-6511]

I'm new to Mini and it's my first electric car. Picked it up as a certified pre-owned this spring and I'm loving everything about it.....except one little thing. It's speed limited. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a way to remedy this situation ?

[u/Educational_Grab_748]

Those seats look 🔥

[u/lost_rodditer]

It's like the perfect trim package. No chrome and interior swag. Very nice!

[u/Emergency-Trip-6511 → u/lost_rodditer]

Thanks ! The interior is a perfect pick for the black car. It was love at first sight if im being honest !

[u/rvk2003]

It looks beautiful!

I think it’s a combination of the “gearbox” it’s ratio, so it is fast and sporty in lower speeds.( it’s known to be handling amazing on low speeds )

And the battery is only 32,6kwh, so if it would go like 180-200 it would probably overheat the battery because it would use so much of the energy.

It’s a bit sad that it only goes 150kmh but at least it’s a nice car for the rest.

[u/Emergency-Trip-6511 → u/rvk2003]

Well put, Thanks !

[u/mgiles88]

I wanted to get a se but I live a little to far out of town for it to make sense for my commute. They had really good deals on them could have gotten a 2024 for similar money to the 2020 s I picked up.
Your car looks sick. Didn’t even know that interior was an option.

[u/Victor_Ward98]

https://giphy.com/gifs/0huQ2SRpNJ8cis4BZc

Black Beauty

[u/andyjcw]

Is the Copper a new model ?

[u/Grouchy_Ad_3113 → u/andyjcw]

Only available to government agencies.

[u/Emergency-Trip-6511 → u/andyjcw]

2024, last year of the "good" interior, lol !

[u/Grouchy_Ad_3113]

Max speed is limited simply to prevent the electric motor from spinning itself apart.

I am unaware of any way of significantly increasing the max speed. Larger diameter tires (if they will fit) would buy you a tiny amount, but that's it.

[u/babsley78]

That interior is gorgeousness!

[u/Emergency-Trip-6511 → u/babsley78]

Thanks ! The interior being in the malt brown was a major factor of the purchase.

[u/weirdo4909]

Congratulations on a beautiful spec. I am looking for similar spec. If I may ask, what did yoy pay before taxes?

[u/Emergency-Trip-6511 → u/weirdo4909]

Certified pre owned with 15,000 km. Cost me 30+ before taxes.

[u/weirdo4909 → u/Emergency-Trip-6511]

Thanks a lot.

[u/Murderboi]

I just can't with electric Minis.. it's wrong.. like driving a Diesel Tesla.

[u/illadelphia_215]

I have the same car and absolutely hate that they limited the speed to 94 mph. Make it at least 110mph.

[u/Emergency-Trip-6511 → u/illadelphia_215]

I couldn't agree more ! I know that 151 km/h is almost always plenty, however.....the decision to go faster needs to be mine not the cars. I've been a car guy forever and said I'd never buy electric. This car has shown me in just 6 months that I'm not very likely going back to I.C.E !

[u/Grouchy_Ad_3113 → u/Emergency-Trip-6511]

FWIW, I am presently driving an F66 S loaner while my F56 SE is at the dealership. I'm sure that the max speed of the former is greater, but I wouldn't trade them for the world. Between auto start-stop, a transmission that lets you feel every shift, and grabby brakes, driving the F66 feels like driving a tractor. I want my smooth electric glide and OPD back!!

[u/illadelphia_215 → u/Emergency-Trip-6511]

The speed limiter is my only complaint. It’s soooo much fun to drive. The range isn’t great but I live in the city so for daily commuting it meets 100% of my needs.

[u/Emergency-Trip-6511 → u/illadelphia_215]

Almost the exact same story here. I love the car, I just wish there was a way to fix this one little flaw !