Video: Electric Mini E debuts at LA Auto show

The Mini E, BWM's first fully electric-powered car, made its debut at the LA Auto show on 19 November -- in this video Brian Cooley reports on just how this mini marvel is stealing the show. Powered by a 5,088 lithium battery situated in the backseat, the motor produces 204hp and 220Nm of torque, allowing the Mini E to travel up to 150 miles when fully charged. At its fastest, the Mini E's speedometer will hit 95mph.

To charge the Mini E, you can conveniently plug it into any outlet -- a full charge takes roughly 8hours.Otherwise, you can use a wallbox specially created by BWM to work at a higher amperage that will charge the Mini E in a mere 2.5 hours.

Currently still in the 'concept' stage, the Mini E is not in production, although 500 sample cars will be released to customers in New York, New Jersey and California for $850 (£560) a month. When the car does go into production, BMW hopes to relocate the battery and free up the backseat for additional passengers.

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