The MINI Electric (MINI Cooper SE) has a battery pack capacity of 32.6 kWh, with 28.9 kWH usable.
- Overall vehicle weight is around 145 kg heavier than the gasoline powered version
- Electric range on the WLTP is around 220 kms, and EPA range is 114 miles
- 0-100 km/w takes 7.3 seconds, and the top speed is 150 km/h
- DC fast charging takes 35 minutes to regain 80% charge
The Mini Cooper SE is the newest electric vehicle from Mini.
Here are some specifications:
- EPA range of 110 miles (177 km)
- WLTP range of 124-144 miles
- NEDC range of 146-168 miles
- 32.6 kWh (total) and 28.9 kWh (usable) battery pack made of 12 modules of 93.2Ah cells
- 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds
- top speed of 93 mph
- front-wheel-drive
- power output of 135 kW (184 hp) and 270 Nm of torque (the same electric motor used in the BMW i3S)
- DC fast charging 0-80% in 35 minutes (at up to around 50 kW); 0-100% charge in 1.4 hours
- AC charging 0-80% in 2.5 hours using three-phase on-board charger (11 kW); 0-100% charge in 3.5 hours
- the Mini Cooper SE comes with a heat pump
| Performance | |
| Max Output | 181 hp |
| Max Torque | 199 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Single speed automatic |
| 0 – 60 mph | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 93 mph |
| EPA Range* | 110 miles |
| MPG-E (miles) | 115 City/100 Highway/108 Combined |
| Battery | |
| Type | Lithium-Ion |
| Gross Battery Content | 32.6 kWh |
| Net Battery Content | 28.9 kWh |
| Capacity | |
| Seating | 4 Adults |
| Luggage | 8.7 ft³ / 34 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,153 lbs |
Mini Cooper SE Trim Levels
“Premium” Well Defined with High Level of Standard Equipment
The MINI Cooper SE comes standard with the Signature base trim level that offers a full complement of premium features and equipment. Beyond the standard equipment, two additional trim levels will be offered giving customers the choice to easily add two bundled packages of premium equipment.
Signature Trim Level
| 100% Standard Features MSRP $29,900 Plus additional $850 Destination & Handling | Exterior LED Headlights and Fog lights Choice of solid or metallic exterior paint colors Choice of 16” wheels Uniquely aerodynamically enhanced front/rear bumpers Front grille with unique MINI Electric design Tailgate handle in Vigorous Grey Interior Carbon Black Leatherette Upholstery Leather Multifunction Steering Wheel Design highlights in Energetic yellow Heated Front Seats Infotainment Navigation system with 6.5” display MINI Connected Advanced Real Time Traffic Information Apple CarPlay Remote Services ConnectedDrive Services Intelligent emergency calling (E-call) E-Drive services (ability to initiate charging, monitor charging status and locate public charging stations) Functional Equipment Dynamic Digital Instrument Cluster Automatic dual zone climate control AC Charging up to 7.4 kW / DC Fast Charging up to 50kW MINI Driving Modes Two levels of power regeneration Energy Efficient Heat pump (allows for excess heat from motor to be utilized to heat cabin space to maximize efficiency) Pre-conditioning (remotely heat or cool the vehicle prior to departure through MINI Connected app) Electric parking brake Comfort Access Keyless entry Active Driving Assistant with Forward Collision Warning Acoustic Pedestrian Warning Rear View Camera Bluetooth with phone and audio streaming Auto Rain Sensing Wipers and Headlights Heated Mirrors and Washer Jets Cruise Control Storage Package |
Signature Plus Trim Level
| Includes all standard features of the Signature trim plus: MSRP $33,900 Plus additional $850 Destination & Handling | Panoramic moon roof Choice of additional 17” wheels Power folding mirrors Auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors Universal garage door opener Park Distance Control (rear) Harman-Kardon sound system |
Iconic Trim Level
| Includes everything from Signature Plus trim plus: MSRP $36,900 Plus additional $850 Destination & Handling | MINI Yours leather steering wheel Additional color option MINI Yours Enigmatic Black Leather Upholstery Additional wheel option 17” Corona Spoke Park Distance Control (front and rear) Parking assistant MINI Head-Up display 8.8” touchscreen navigation Wireless charging Cooper SE specific floor mats |
MINI Electric Specifications Timeline
In July 2019, MINI announced they are converting the Mini to an electric vehicle. EV range is around 130 miles on the WLTP scale, while EPA range is 114 miles.
As of March 2019, no official specifications are available for the 2019 Cooper SE. However, on March 5, in Munich, Germany, Mini invited some press to test-drive the Cooper SE EV prototype. src
The drivetrain of the ES is based on the BMW i3S – using a 181 horsepower/135 kilowatt electric motor and a 33kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
The battery pack is manufactured by Chinese supplier CATL, and weighs 441 pounds and consists of 96 different cells. Recharge time will be around 40 minutes for an 80% recharge when using a 50 kW DC fast charger. Charging on a level 2 EVSE will take around 12 hours.
The Mini EV doesn’t share any of the carbon fiber from the BMW i series, instead it is built like the standard Mini with a metal subframe that holds the electric motor and control electronics.
Range should be around 120 miles per charge. The BMW i3S has a top speed of 100 mph and 0-62mph acceleration in 7.7 seconds, so the Mini EV will be slightly slower because of it’s extra 350 pounds or so that the motor needs to move along.
Tires are Pirelli P Zero tires sized 205/45/R17
Pricing will come closer to the promised launch date of late 2019, and Mini has said it will be a “competitive price against the Cooper S automatic”