MINI Electric (2020 – 2024) Review

July 2019

MINI Electric revealed with 124-mile range

MINI has revealed a pure electric version of its three-door hatch ahead of deliveries starting in March 2020, priced from £24,400.

A 32.6kWh battery pack positioned under the vehicle floor powers an electric motor producing 184PS and 270Nm of torque. As such, it’ll cover 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds, while top speed is limited to 93mph.

Under WLTP fuel economy tests, the MINI Electric can cover 124 miles on a single charge. With an unladen weight of 1365kg, the MINI Electric is only 145kgs heavier than the current MINI Cooper S 3-Door with automatic transmission.

MINI claims that a lower centre of gravity than the Cooper S and ‘close to perfect’ weight distribution means the MINI Electric is fun to drive, while a trick dynamic stability control provides excellent traction.

There’s a new 5.5-inch digital dashboard behind the steering wheel providing details such as speed, the charge of the battery and available range. When connected to a charging station, it can show the outside temperature, available range and charge status.

The MINI Electric comes with home and public charging cables as standard, designed for AC and DC charging using Type 2 and CCS Combo 2 plugs.

A charge level indicator above the car’s socket (where the petrol filler cap would normally be) displays orange for the start of the charge, pulsating yellow during charging and green for a fully-charged battery. At a 50Kw DC fast-charging station it can reach 80 per cent charge in around 35 minutes.

Cosmetic updates to the MINI Electric include an embossed logo on the car’s side scuttles, tailgate and front radiator grille. Special 17-inch MINI Electric two-tone wheels are optional. Boot volume remains at the Hatch’s 211 litres, expanding to 731 litres with the rear seats dropped.

The entry-level MINI Electric starts at £24,400 after the government’s plug-in car grant. The mid-level model is available for £26,400 and adds a cloth/leather-look upholstery, additional exterior body colour and wheel options, as well as adding rear parking sensors, a rear camera and heated seats.

Top-spec models start at £30,400 and feature front parking sensors, Park Assist, a Harmon Kardon sound system and head-up display. It also adds a panoramic sunroof, matrix LEDs and an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment display. Wireless phone charging is also included, in addition to leather seats, a choice of five alloy wheels and six exterior body colours.

Orders are being taken from today, with first deliveries in March 2020.

December 2019

Latest fuel and emissions figures for MINI Cooper SE (electric) combined fuel consumption: 0.0 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 16.8 - 14.8 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km

October 2021

MINI Shadow Edition launched

Offered exclusively to the UK market, the Shadow Edition comes with a higher standard specification, focuses on blacked out features and edition-exclusive bonnet design and graphics.

The new Shadow Edition has a Midnight Black metallic exterior paint colour, with contrasting Silver roof and mirror caps and Piano Black Exterior, creating a dramatic and streamlined look.

Customers can choose an all-electric powertrain with the MINI Electric, or between Cooper and Cooper S engines, in both manual and automatic transmission on the MINI Hatch and MINI Convertible models

The Shadow Edition for MINI Hatch and Convertible is based on the Sport trim level, including 18” John Cooper Works Course Spoke alloy wheels, Silver roof and mirror caps, John Cooper Works aerodynamic kit including John Cooper Works spoiler, and LED front and rear lights.

The MINI Electric Shadow Edition is based on the Level 3 model and comes with 17” Tentacle Spoke alloy wheels as standard, alongside Piano Black Exterior and Midnight Black metallic roof and mirror caps.

All models benefit from special edition graphics on the bonnet, integrated scuttle trim and the A-panel, while MINI Hatch also includes the Shadow logo on the lower roof.

Inside, the Shadow Edition has Anthracite headlining and a Piano Black trim with both the dash trim and tread plates also featuring special graphics. John Cooper Works sport seats and a sports leather steering wheel with contrast stitching in Chili Red complete the interior design.

Continuing the high standard specification, the Shadow Edition comes equipped with an 8.8” infotainment screen with MINI Connected, Bluetooth with USB audio, Rain sensor and automatic headlight activation, LED headlights and rear lights and Intelligent emergency calling (E-Call). Comfort Pack, Comfort Plus Pack and Navigation Plus Pack, which includes Wireless Charging and Head Up Display, are all optional.
Offered exclusively to the UK market, the Shadow Edition comes with a higher standard specification, focuses on blacked out features and edition-exclusive bonnet design and graphics.

February 2022

MINI Resolute Edition announced

The MINI Resolute Edition is now available to order on the MINI 3-Door Hatch, MINI Electric, MINI 5-Door Hatch and MINI Convertible models.

Customers can tailor each new MINI edition to suit their personal needs and requirements, combining them with the available Comfort, Driver Assistance and Navigation equipment packages. Individual options such as Steptronic sport transmission, adaptive chassis, Harman Kardon HiFi speaker system or the panoramic glass roof can also be specified on the different models.

The MINI Resolute Edition's exclusive design features make up a carefully crafted package for premium exterior and interior style. They also tie in particularly harmoniously with the clear and purist MINI design language and reinforce the hallmark characteristics of the small MINI models.

On the exterior the edition has a traditional-style colour scheme in Rebel Green, previously available exclusively on the sportiest John Cooper Works models, combined with a Pepper White roof finish and exterior mirror caps on the MINI 3-Door Hatch, MINI Electric and MINI 5-Door Hatch. On the MINI Convertible Resolute Edition, the soft top and exterior mirror caps are finished in black. All chrome elements are removed on the outside, which will be standard on future MINI models.

Hallmark design features are finished in exclusive Resolute Bronze. This includes the headlight surrounds, radiator grille, rear lights, side scuttles, door handles and tailgate. On the MINI Cooper S, the air intakes in the front apron and the fuel cap are also bronze. The brand logos and model lettering provide a Piano Black contrast across all models. On the MINI Cooper S, the inner frame of the radiator grille, tailpipe trim and horizontal radiator grille strut are also Piano Black. On the MINI 3-Door Hatch, MINI Electric and MINI 5-Door Hatch, there is also a Black Waistline Finisher that runs along the lower edge of the windows.

The bonnet stripes and door sill panels of the edition vehicle feature a pattern of parallel lines with a gold colour gradient and the lettering "RESOLUTE". The subtle sporty appearance of the edition is completed with 18-inch alloy wheels in the Pulse Spoke Black design. The MINI Electric features 17-inch alloy wheels in Electric Collection Spoke design. 17-inch alloy wheels in Tentacle Spoke Black design are also offered across all models.

The exclusive interior of the Resolute Edition models is enhanced by sports seats in Black Pearl / Light Chequered fabric/leatherette, which are combined with black armrests and knee rolls. This colour scheme harmonises with the Rebel Green paint finish and the black and gold exterior design features. The MINI Yours Leather Lounge option is available on request in Carbon Black with striking stitching and piping and a perforated Union Jack motif on the headrests. The Nappa sports leather steering wheel has an edition emblem on the lower spoke, and the roofliner of the MINI 3-Door Hatch, MINI Electric and MINI 5-Door Hatch is in anthracite.

The interior surfaces on the Resolute Edition emphasise the cars’ premium style. Parallel and evenly curved lines in a light shade of gold form a pinstripe pattern on the black background of the surfaces, reflecting the pattern of the bonnet stripes. These design features are highlighted with interior LED lighting and the Ambient Light package, which has a laser-engraved ring around the central instrument, light piping in the doors and cockpit area and illuminated door handles and door entry. The MINI Driving Modes are also included as part of the edition equipment package.

The classic sporty flair of the colours and materials on the interior is combined with advanced digital technology. The latest generation of the MINI operating system optimises the quick and intuitive control of vehicle functions, audio programme, communication, navigation and apps. Live widgets on the 8.-inch touch display of the central instrument are used to activate each menu item, which can be selected by swiping.

August 2022

MINI Multitone Edition priced from £33,200

MINI has launched a brand-new limited edition for the MINI Electric; the Multitone Edition, with exclusive designs on both the exterior and interior of the car.

Limited to just 200 examples in the UK, the MINI Multitone Edition is offered with an edition-exclusive multitone roof design. Extending from the windscreen frame to the rear across the entire roof, the gradient starts with Aspen White before transitioning through the subdued grey shade of Melting Silver II then finishing in Jet Black. The unique look created by this colour gradient is complemented in the MINI Multitone Edition by an abstract, white rainbow on the roof, which is also featured throughout the design of the special edition.

This special look is made possible by the innovative wet-on-wet painting process used by the British MINI plant in Oxford. With this Spray Tech paint finish, the three colour shades are applied directly one after the other. Due to changing environmental conditions, deviations in the colour pattern may occur, making each MINI Multitone Edition vehicle unique.

Offered on MINI Electric for the first time, the new MINI Multitone Edition is presented exclusively in Sage Green Metallic, which has previously only been available on the MINI Countryman.

The black or chrome trims surrounding the headlights and MINI badge have been replaced and are offered for the first time in White alongside 17” Scissor Spoke 2-tone wheels.

On the exterior of the vehicle, a graphic rainbow motif made up of Indian Summer Red and Sage Green colours can be found on the C-Pillar with matching-coloured designs also found on the side scuttle and door sills, and exclusive self-levelling wheel caps in a two-tone design.

These motifs continue into the interior of the vehicle, where logos can be found on the sun visor, floor mats, cockpit facia and steering wheel. Customers of the MINI Multitone Edition will also receive a 3D printed key car in Sage Green.

The MINI Multitone Edition is offered to market as a MINI Electric Level 2, featuring front heated seating, automatic dual zone air conditioning, sports leather steering wheel and sports seats as standard. Also standard is a 8.8” centre display screen, Apple CarPlay, MINI Navigation system, cruise control, MINI Driving Modes, rain senior with automatic headlight activation, rear view camera and rear park distance control.

The new MINI Electric Multitone Edition is limited to just 200 units in the UK and available to order from retailers nationwide, priced at £33,200 OTR.