- Newest year: 2008
- Electric
- Small cars
2008 MiniE MPGe & Charging Cost
1 configuration · 98 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008 MiniE at a glance
The 2008 MiniE has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 98 MPGe combined. The most efficient is the MiniE at 98 MPGe (34 kWh per 100 miles, 100 mi of range), about $930 a year to charge at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The MiniE costs less to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2008 (class median $3,830 a year).
What the 2008 MiniE costs to drive
Per month
$78
$930 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.55
Per 100 miles
$6.20
Five years
$4,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$2,900less a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2008 MiniE MPGe
EPA range 100 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniE (Most efficient) | — | 34 | 98 | 100 mi | $930 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the MiniE: $2,450 in Hawaii and $650 in Louisiana, a $1,800 difference.
Generations
- 2008
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2008 MiniE?
EPA rates the 2008 MiniE at 98 MPGe combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the MiniE, is rated 98 MPGe combined (102 city / 94 highway).
How much does it cost to charge a 2008 MiniE per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the MiniE costs about $930 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $930 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 MiniE 100 miles?
About $6.20 per 100 miles for the MiniE at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 MiniE more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The MiniE is rated 102 city and 94 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 8 MPGe.
How does the 2008 MiniE compare with other small car configurations?
The MiniE costs about $930 a year to fuel, $2,900 less than the class median of $3,830, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 307 rated small car configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2008 MiniE?
EPA rates the range at 100 miles depending on configuration, and the MiniE goes 100 mi. Efficiency is 34 kWh per 100 miles (98 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $930 a year, or $6.20 per 100 miles for the MiniE.