The all-electric MINI Cooper: find your perfect spec
Here’s how to choose your perfect balance of style, tech, practicality, sporty driving character and comfort on MINI’s city-friendly electric hatch...
There are plenty of reasons to pick the all-electric MINI Cooper as your next electric car. It’s got plenty of head-turning style, bags of invigorating electric performance and amped-up driving character, and it’s absolutely packed with the latest smart connected tech. Ultimately, it makes going electric simpler and easier.
But how do you know which MINI Cooper model and which features are right for you? Well, that’s where we’re here to help, breaking down the all-electric MINI Cooper’s line-up and key options to make things even easier.
MINI Cooper E or SE? The choice is yours
Your first decision is which of the two core all-electric MINI Cooper models to pick.
First, there’s the MINI Cooper E, which boasts 184hp and 290Nm of torque, letting you sprint from 0-62mph in as little as 7.3 seconds. Yet you still get up to 189 miles of range from its 40.7kWh lithium-ion battery according to the official WLTP test cycle – and you can top that up from 10% to 80% in as little as 28 minutes on a compatible 75kW charger.
Then there’s the MINI Cooper SE. It offers an even-more-sporty 218hp and 330Nm from its more powerful electric motor. You also get more miles to enjoy more smiles, with up to 249 miles of range from its 54.2kWh battery according to the WLTP test cycle. It also boasts faster charging speeds. So, on a compatible 95kW charger, you can top up that extended range from 10% to 80% in as little as 30 minutes.
Pick your trim, and take tech to the next level
Once you’ve picked the entry-level MINI Cooper E or the longer-range more sporty MINI Cooper SE, things get even more fun.
First, pick one of three trims – Classic, Exclusive or Sport – each of which offers different paint options, contrast roof colours, 16in to 18in alloy wheel options and various silver and gloss-black detailing and bonnet stripes for the exterior, as well as different trim materials for the interior. Go for the Sport, and you get exclusive John Cooper Works Sports Seats that work perfectly with the race-inspired red interior, as well as large 18in John Cooper Works alloy wheels.
Once you’ve picked your trim, simply choose your preferred equipment level.
The all-electric MINI Cooper comes with plenty of tech from the start, including the electric-focused MINI Navigation System and the characterful MINI Experience Modes, as well as automatic two-zone air conditioning and a heated steering wheel to make things comfortable, whatever the weather.
The comprehensive range of MINI Driving Assistant features that come as standard include Dynamic Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning, Speed Limit Info and Speed Limit Assist, as well as Lane Keep Assist and Lane Departure Warning. You also get a rear-view camera with MINI Parking Assistant to help you navigate tight urban spaces.
If you opt for the MINI Cooper SE or add the Level 1 pack to the MINI Cooper E you get Adaptive LED Headlights with High-Beam Assistant, the MINI Head-Up Display as well convenience features such as Comfort Access keyless entry, folding wing mirrors, wireless phone charging and heated front seats.
Want to go one step further? Well, pick the Level 2 pack and you add a panoramic sunroof and darkened sun-protection glass for the rear windows, as well as a 315-watt 10-speaker Harmon/Kardon Surround Sound Audio System.
The Level 3 pack takes things to the ultimate level, with electric adjustable memory seats for the driver and front passenger – including four-way lumbar support and massage function on the driver’s seat. It also adds the AR augmented-reality mode for the MINI Navigation, which projects bold graphics onto a video image of your route for even clearer directions. And, finally, you also get an interior camera which lets you take and share snapshots of your journey through the MINI App.
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