SEAT goes electric with city car
THE SEAT Mii electric is now available for demonstration and ordering at SMC SEAT in Aldershot and Woking.
The fully-electric city car marks the first chapter in SEAT’s electrification programme, as the brand begins to shift towards meeting the demands of an ever-changing market.
Priced from £19,300 (including PiCG), the Mii electric is one of the most affordable electric vehicles on the market. Complementing this is a tempting PCP offer from £199 per month, with £4,399 customer deposit, thanks to a SEAT UK deposit contribution of £500 and APR of 6.9%.
The Mii electric fuses dynamism, urban design, an advanced powertrain and new levels of connectivity with low cost of ownership, to offer a vehicle that is ready to meet the challenges of the city and the needs of a new generation of customers.
SEAT’s first all-electric production vehicle also lays the groundwork for future models to join the family, with more BEVs and PHEVs due in 2020 and beyond. These include the all-electric SEAT el-Born, plug-in hybrid versions of Tarraco and New Leon and high-performance plug-in hybrid models from CUPRA, including the Formentor and Leon.
The Mii electric’s motor, linked to a single-speed transmission, provides its 61kW (83PS) of power and 212Nm of torque instantly, meaning the five-door car can reach 31mph from a standstill in only 3.9 seconds – perfect for driving around towns and urban cities. The car’s 36.8kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides up to 161 miles (WLTP) of range from a single charge, based on the WLTP test cycle. Rapid charging (DC at 40kW) to 80% takes an hour – about the same time as an average smartphone – whilst using a AC 7.2kW home charger takes four hours to reach 80% fully charged.
Staying true to the SEAT UK easyMOVE strategy, standard equipment for the Mii electric includes metallic paint, sports seats, dark tinted windows, Lane Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, rear parking sensors and fast DC charging capabilities. There will be a choice of five metallic colours – Deep Black, Candy White, Tornado Red, Chester Blue and Tungsten Silver at no extra cost.
Thanks to its compact dimensions, the Mii electric offers great agility while driving in the city and parking. The Mii electric has been designed to meet the demands of modern driving, whether navigating the bustling streets of the inner city or cruising through suburbia.
The move from ICE to an exclusively all-electric powertrain opens the doors to a driving experience that makes the car fit even more naturally into the city environment.
The Mii electric’s exterior is subtly refreshed, with the introduction of electric lettering at the rear, electric stickers on the side and 16-inch alloy wheels in matte Cosmo Grey.
Inside, delicate changes include a new dashboard, ambient lighting, sporty and heated seats, black sport leather steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake. In addition, the Mii electric includes safety technologies such as Lane Assist and Traffic sign recognition as standard equipment, but the greatest transformation comes under the bonnet.
The all-electric city car is the first model to include SEAT CONNECT, giving remote access and management of the vehicle. Customers can review driving data, parking position, vehicle status including doors and lights, and have the ability to control air-conditioning remotely, all from their SEAT Mii electric smartphone app.
The firm’s first production allelectric vehicle is targeted at both private customers and fleets, those who spend the majority of their time traversing metropolitan and suburban streets and see the benefit of zero emissions, but don’t want to surrender driver engagement when they’re behind the wheel.
The All-New SEAT Mii electric is available locally at SMC SEAT in Wych Hill Woking and Ash Road Aldershot.