Mini is to launch two all-electric variants of its refreshed Cooper 3-door hatchback that’s pencilled to reach in Australia in Q3 of this yr.
The brand new Mini Cooper will likely be out there within the E and the SE electrical variants, with a beginning worth of $53,990 for the E, whereas the SE bumps that as much as $58,990 earlier than on-roads.
Each variants look like cheaper than the outgoing variant’s launch worth of $59,990 and obtain a variety of updates. That mannequin had a small 32.6 kWh battery pack, good for 233 km of WLTP vary on a single cost.
The brand new mannequin in its base Mini Cooper E trim gives a 41 kWh battery pack that may ship as much as 305 km of vary. The Cooper SE variant additional improves on that with a 54 kWh battery pack that may ship as much as 403 km of vary.
Each battery packs will be charged with an onboard 11 kW AC charger or DC fast-charged from 0-80% in half-hour.
On the facility entrance, the bottom Cooper E has a 135 kW front-mounted motor that may ship as much as 290 Nm of torque, serving to it attain 0-100 km/h in a good 7.3 seconds.
The Cooper SE additionally has a front-wheel-drive powertrain with 160 kW of energy out there from the motor. Torque has additionally been bumped as much as 330 Nm serving to this variant dash to 100 km/h in simply 6.3 seconds.
On the design entrance, the Mini Cooper continues the model’s heritage of providing a compact design in a 3-door hatchback format.
To maintain issues enjoyable, there’s a massive spherical LED headlights which might be iconic to the mannequin. On the rear, the taillights have been redesigned as effectively.
Transferring into the within, there’s a massive spherical OLED display that’s 240 mm in diameter. Mini Cooper additionally consists of wi-fi Apple Carplay and Android Auto.
On high of that, a heads-up show can also be on provide as normal, making it simpler for drivers to focus on the roads.
Area-wise, on the within, there’s extra space with 69 litres of extra house discovered on the brand new Cooper electrical. Boot house ranges from 210 litres on the decrease finish to as much as 800 litres with the rear seats folded down.
The brand new Mini Cooper is anticipated to launch within the third quarter of 2024, including to the rising variety of fashions launched by Mini’s guardian, BMW Group regionally.
Mini Cooper E options:
- Adaptive Cruise Management
- Parking Assistant Plus with Encompass View
- Computerized Velocity Restrict Assistant
- Steering and Lane Management Assistant
- Stereo Sound System, 6 Speaker, 100 Watts
- Inside Digicam
- MINI Augmented Actuality Navigation
- Sport Seats
- Seat Heating for Entrance Seats
- Panorama Glass Roof
- Basic Trim Design Parts with Piano Black highlights
- Basic Trim Inside Styling
Mini Cooper SE options:
- Adaptive Cruise Management
- Parking Assistant Plus with Encompass View
- Computerized Velocity Restrict Assistant
- Steering and Lane Management Assistant
- Harman/Kardon Premium Sound System, 10 Speaker
- Inside Digicam
- MINI Augmented Actuality Navigation
- Seat Heating for Entrance Seats
- Panorama Glass Roof
- John Cooper Works Seats
- Lively Seat Capabilities for Driver
- Electrical Seat Adjustment with Reminiscence for Entrance Seats
- Solar Safety Glazzing
- Headliner Anthracite
- Sport Steering Wheel
- Favoured Trim Design Parts with Vibrant Silver Highlights
- Favoured Trim Inside Styling
Key figures:
| Variant | Cooper E | Cooper SE |
| Energy | 135 kW | 160 kW |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 330 Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 7.3s | 6.7s |
| Battery | 41 kWh | 54 kWh |
| Vary (WLTP) | As much as 305 km^ | As much as 403 km^ |
| Drive sort | N/A | N/A |
| Size | 3,858 mm | 3,858 mm |
| Width | 1,756 mm | 1,756 mm |
| Top | 1,460 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,526 mm | 2,526 mm |
| Baggage (litres) | 210 – 800L | 210 – 800L |
| Guarantee | 5 years | 5 years |
Riz is the founding father of carloop primarily based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV knowledge, perception reviews and developments. He’s a mechanical engineer who spent the primary 7 years of his profession constructing transport infrastructure earlier than beginning carloop. He has a ardour for vehicles, notably EVs and needs to assist cut back transport emissions in Australia. He presently drives a crimson Tesla Mannequin 3.
