A NEW ERA HAS STARTED, AND IT'S GOING TO BE ELECTRIFYING
The all new electric Mini is here showing a sporty retro groove with progressive EV engineering courtesy of the BMW i3.
Based on the iconic Cooper S, the SE’s powerful electric motor drives the front wheels, fed by a 32.6kWh battery pack located under the rear seat to keep the centre of gravity low.
Though comparatively small with a low 233km range (some similarly-priced EVs exceed 300km), the battery pack’s compactness actually underlines this Mini’s positioning as an eco-urban runabout for busy singles/couples, The MINI Electric Hatch comes equipped with a charging cable for simple home charging in a standard power outlet, through a $3,000-plus 7kW wall box will kick that up to 6.5 hours while a normal home plug can exceed 15 hours. However, on the go, you can find public Charging Stations in the Navigation system and plug into a DC Fast Charger for a 0- 80% charge in just 36 minutes!
That said, that dinky battery pack’s lightness and lowness aid acceleration (hitting 100km/h almost as quickly as the super Cooper S) and handling, make no mistake about it, the MINI Electric Hatch boasts the same corner-carving agility that has been turning drivers onto MINI for generations.
The rest is familiar, from the roomy front cabin, tight two-seater rear and short-but-deep boot, to the stylised dash with circular motifs, toggle switches and sturdy build. The EV Mini has an extensive options list like adaptive cruise and a stingy warranty, and this is literally the Mini of EVs.
Mini Cooper SE specifications
Motor: Synchronous electric
Transmission/drive: Single-speed reduction gear/front drive
Battery: 32.6kWh Lithium Ion
Power/torque: 135kW/270Nm
0-100km/h: 7.3s
Consumption: 16.8kWh/100km
Electric range: 233km
Warranty: 3yr/unlimited
Battery warranty: 8yr/160,000km
Safety rating: 5 stars
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