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What do the different colors of the LED lighting on the charging socket of my MINI electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle mean?

An indicator light is located on the charging socket of MINI electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. The LED display on the charging socket illustrates the status of the current charging process. 
 

  • White:  Charging cable can be connected or removed.
  • Flashes Orange:  Charging process is being prepared.
  • Yellow:  Charging process paused.
  • Flashes Yellow:  Charging process is active.
  • Flashes Red rapidly:  Fault in the charging process.
  • Green:  Charging process is completed.

 

When the vehicle is locked, the indicator light goes out after some time. When the vehicle is unlocked, the yellow indicator light flashes continuously. The other indicator lights go out after some time.

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