The British car manufacturer Mini has decided to name all its smallest hatchbacks under the name “Cooper” regardless of their powertrain. One of them is the new Mini Cooper Electric, which will succeed the outgoing Mini Electric, and the Mini Countryman.

The distinctive headlights are still present located on the sides of the octagonal grille, while the Union Flag lights have been removed from the rear. The sports package brings a slightly different design of the front and rear bumpers, but there is no more chrome, plastic around the wheel arches, short suspension and old door handles.

Inside, the cabin is adorned with a big OLED touch screen, located in the central part of the dashboard, with an original design. Other options are available such as Timeless, Core, Green, Go-Kart, Personal, Vibrant and Balance. A head-up display is also available as an option. It is equipped with advanced technology such as AR navigation and a new voice assistant. There is also a slightly smaller space for luggage (200 liters) compared to the Mini Electric (211 liters).

When it comes to the powertrain, the Mini Cooper Electric comes with two options, E and SE. The Cooper Electric E is powered by a single electric motor with 181 hp (133 kW) and is equipped with a 40.7 kWh battery. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.3 seconds and has a range of 306 kilometers. The Cooper Electric SE is powered by a single electric motor with 215 hp (158 kW) and is equipped with a 54.2 kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.7 seconds and has a range of 403 kilometers.

The Mini Countryman is powered by a single electric motor with 201 hp (148 kW) and is equipped with a 64.7 kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 8.6 seconds and has a range of 462 km. For those who want more power, the Countryman SE ALL4 is powered by two electric motors with a power of 309 hp (227 kW), which is enough to push the car to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. Petrol engines with 168, 215 and 296 hp are also available as an option.

Source: Mini

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