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December 29th, 2009, 05:20
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2009/12/500x_miniefro.jpg (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2009/12/miniefro.jpg)Unlike the electric Chevy Volt, BMW's Mini E (http://gizmodo.com/tag/minie/) doesn't have a heater to keep the battery at optimum temperature when it gets cold outside—sounds like a minor problem, but it halves the Mini E's range. Eep.
Testers of the Mini E have been finding that at 23 degrees F, the car only managed to eke out 55 miles to a charge, nearly half the advertised 100 miles. Even in more mild winters, like Washington, DC, the car gets 20% less range than in warmer climes. Disappointing, to say the least—we hope BMW works out this kink before the official rollout. [Crunchgear (http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/12/28/bmw-mini-e-sees-huge-mileage-drop-in-cold-weather/)]
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