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The SEAT Mii electric car could cost less per month than a satellite TV subscription.Using government incentives, leasing the car can cost less than 100 pounds a month.
An average driver could save enough in fuel costs to bring the total cost down to 70 pounds a month for a brand-new car.
With salary sacrifice, the lease payments are deducted from gross pay before taxes, offering significant savings, especially for higher-rate taxpayers.
Using salary sacrifice can provide extra spending money per month.
The Mii is more comfortable than a bus and is arguably more entertaining than a 24-hour snooker channel.
The government is taxing electric cars less than gasoline/alcohol/tobacco.
The lease company typically handles the servicing, maintenance, and insurance.
A full charge costs around 4 pounds.
Fuel costs run approximately 3 p per mile.
Cheaper electricity rates can bring that down to 2 p per mile.
The battery size is about the same as in the Mini Electric or Honda e; however, the range is greater due to smaller size and lighter weight.
The official range is 169 miles, a figure that is fairly accurate even in winter and on the motorway.
The car can be rapid-charged at up to 40 kW. This quick top-up means that you do not even need to have a car charger at home.
At 81 brake horsepower, the electric motor is actually faster than any of the petrol versions used to be.
The electric Mii is most at home in towns, but is more than comfortable on the motorway.
There is plenty of power for overtaking.
The bare metal in the boot and the old-fashioned key are a bit outdated, but not offensive.
The old-fashioned handbrake is a plus.
The design is smart and simple. The car uses a smartphone holder, because most of us are using our phones for everything these days.
A navigation/music/charging control app is a nice feature.
Some phones have orientiation issues inside the holder.
The boot is barely big enough to be called an actual boot and not an extension of a handbag.
However, it does have a hidden floor for extra storage.
The clever packaging avoids excessive cramp in the back, and it is a four-seater.
The windows do not wind down but simply pop open.
Overall, the Mii is an honest, thoughtful, and surprisingly fun package that covers all the basics while delivering a longer range than might be expected.
