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Think it’s a great idea? Well, if you live in select locales in the U.S., you might be able to lease one. BMW has announced that they will be producing 500 electric Mini Coopers for a special pilot program. Only a lucky few, 490 to be exact, in southern California, New Jersey, and New York will be able to lease these little 204 hp pocket (electric) rockets for one year.

If you are in one of those areas and are interested, I would recommend high-tailing it to a Mini dealer to get specifics. There might be a line…

More info:

http://www.miniusa.com/#/learn/MINIE-m

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/07/bmw-electric-mini-cooper-california.php (tree-hugger incorrectly lists it as only available in California)