Recharged Heritage has opened order books for their Mini Recharged, with prices to start at SGD$67,000 for converting your own classic Mini, or SGD$99,000 for them to source and convert a classic Mini. The Mini Recharged, built by Recharged Heritage, is an electrified version of the classic Mini, aiming to provide emissions free driving in an engaging yet sustainable way.
Built entirely in the U.K., from its Padiham, Burnley and Bristol facilities, the team at Recharged Heritage replace the original petrol engine with an electric drivetrain.
The Mini Recharged does not weigh more than the original despite having a battery powertrain During the conversion, the team will update the interior, with the rear end getting the Mini Recharged branding.
The car has been engineered so that it weighs no more than the original. Therefore, the company claims that the fun factor in driving a classic Mini has been preserved. Potential customers can either have their own classic Mini converted or purchase a model from Recharged Heritage and then have it electrified.
With two modes available from the 18kWh lithium ion battery with a 72kW electric motor revving up 14,000rpm, customers can opt for 'Pure' mode, which accelerates from zero to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds and achieves a top speed of 125km/h or 'Sport' mode, which reaches zero to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds
The Mini Recharged will offer a driving range of 165km With a 6.6kW onboard charger, the battery can be charged in three hours on a 7kW wall box or nine hours on a standard three-pin plug house connection. The Mini Recharged offers a range of 165km.
To date, two special Mini Recharged vehicles have already been revealed. Legendary designer Sir Paul Smith has collaborated on a Mini Recharged Paul Smith car. It debuted in Milan and was then shown at the 2022 Goodwood Revival and in Japan.
In August 2022, London-based artist Lakwena also revealed the MINI Recharged Lakwena car at the European Championships in Munich.
Built entirely in the U.K., from its Padiham, Burnley and Bristol facilities, the team at Recharged Heritage replace the original petrol engine with an electric drivetrain.
The car has been engineered so that it weighs no more than the original. Therefore, the company claims that the fun factor in driving a classic Mini has been preserved. Potential customers can either have their own classic Mini converted or purchase a model from Recharged Heritage and then have it electrified.
With two modes available from the 18kWh lithium ion battery with a 72kW electric motor revving up 14,000rpm, customers can opt for 'Pure' mode, which accelerates from zero to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds and achieves a top speed of 125km/h or 'Sport' mode, which reaches zero to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds
To date, two special Mini Recharged vehicles have already been revealed. Legendary designer Sir Paul Smith has collaborated on a Mini Recharged Paul Smith car. It debuted in Milan and was then shown at the 2022 Goodwood Revival and in Japan.
In August 2022, London-based artist Lakwena also revealed the MINI Recharged Lakwena car at the European Championships in Munich.
