The electric MINI Cooper two-door hardtop can drive for an estimated 114 miles before it needs to be recharged, which means you can take it on some short road trips without having to worry about range anxiety. Luckily, there are many places less than 114 miles away from the Miami area that make for fun road trip destinations. Let’s look at some of the places that you could drive to in your MINI Cooper SE if you live close to our lot near Aventura, FL.
Key Largo
Key Largo is one of the closest Keys to Miami—it’s just 70 miles away from the city’s center. It’s as easy as pointing your electric MINI south and driving it across the Overseas Highway, which connects the major Florida Keys with each other and the mainland. Once you get there, you’ll find that life moves at a much slower place, which is one of its major appeals. Expect all stores to open and close early, and for the traffic to run more slowly than you’re used to in Miami.
You can visit John Pennekamp State Park, and even go snorkeling in its waters. The island’s restaurants offer fun cuisine, including lobster and grits and key lime pie. Additionally, you can choose between a world-class resort or many of the smaller boutique options when you book your accommodation.
If you’re ready to slow down and relax, drive down to Key Largo in your electric MINI Cooper hardtop. Since the island is just a scant hour drive away, you’ll have plenty of juice to spare.
Islamorada
This island is just 85 miles away from Miami, and many say that it has a similar vibe to Key West, but it’s not quite as overrun with tourists and their accompanying traps.
Islamorada is a popular spot for water sports like paddle boarding, snorkeling, kayaking, and boating. You can do all those activities and more at the island’s Indian Key Historic State Park. Islamorada is also known for its sunsets, so make sure to stop and enjoy one while you’re there. The local restaurants serve up grouper sandwiches and fried calamari, along with delicious Painkiller cocktails and other fun dishes and drinks.
Overall, if you want fun and relaxation on your trip to the Keys, but you don’t want to slow down too much, Islamorada may be just the place for you and your electric MINI. After all, like with Key Largo, you only need to recharge your car once during the whole trip.
Jupiter
Jupiter is a cool, beachy city that’s just 88 miles north of Miami. It has a plethora of fun restaurant options, and great, shoreline chic hotels and resorts. It’s also home Roger Dean Stadium, where you can see the Miami Marlins play during spring training (though they share the facility with the St. Louis Cardinals, so you may see them, too). However, beyond that, it has great swaths of natural beauty, like Jonathan Dickinson State Park, which is popular with visitors who enjoy hiking and kayaking. But perhaps the greatest find in the Jupiter area is Blowing Rocks Preserve on Jupiter Islands. It’s considered one of the most beautiful and least crowded beaches in Florida, and some people think it looks more like a Hawaiian beach than a Floridian one.
This is another fun destination that requires just one recharge for your electric MINI Cooper. It may be a great place for you if you want access to nature while visiting a city rather than a small town or an island.
Why Choose the MINI Cooper SE for Your Trip?
The electric MINI Cooper is one of the best compact EVs you could take with you for these types of jaunts. Why? Well, it has a range of 114 miles on a full charge, so these three trips are completely doable within that range, and its smaller battery means it’s capable of reaching a full charge in minutes. Also, the MINI has a universal charger that you could take with you on this type of short road trip, just in case you need it use it in a pinch. This compact, portable charger works with any standard 120V power outlet, and it’s compatible with both fully electric and plug-in hybrid electric MINI vehicles.
An electric car like the MINI Cooper SE also uses less energy and requires fewer maintenance visits than traditional gas-powered cars do. That means you can spend more time getting to your destination and enjoying it than refueling your car and worrying about problems it may develop during the trip.
Electric MINIs for Sale Near Hialeah, FL
At Braman MINI, we have a solid selection of electric MINI Cooper models to help you get the vehicle you’re looking for. We’ll also help you find the right financing options for your purchase, and we have a service center available if you ever need it, though you likely won’t need it very often.
Be sure to keep an eye out for the MINI Countryman SE ALL4, which is set to arrive at out South Florida car dealership in just a few short months. Give us a call at (786) 577-5219 to stay in the loop.
