Mini has unveiled the next-generation Mini Cooper Electric, which will replace the existing Mini Electric.
The all-new model is available from £30,000 and has a range of up to 250 miles.
A petrol-powered Mini Cooper will also be available at a later date.
The Mini Cooper Electric retains its iconic shape but integrates new flush-fit door handles and a new, wider tailgate that incorporates the rear lights.
Inside, there's a new central infotainment screen that incorporates the instrument cluster and climate controls. It uses OLED technology and an all-new operating system. A panel of switches below the screen includes the gear selector, power button and a volume control for the audio system. The curved dashboard features a textile surface for the first time.
Additional underfloor storage is available in the luggage compartment, and by folding down the rear seats in a 60:40 ratio, the luggage compartment can be expanded from 200 to 800 litres.
The Mini Cooper Electric is available in two variants: E and SE. The Cooper E is equipped with a 40.7kWh battery, which provides up to 190 miles of range. It uses a 184PS electric motor and can accelerate from from zero to 62mph in 7.3 seconds.
The Cooper SE has a larger 54.2kWh battery, which gives a 250-mile range. It also feature a more powerful electric motor, developing 218PS/330Nm, and can hit 62mph from rest in 6.7 seconds.
The battery can be recharged from 10% to 80% in less than 30 minutes, with a DC charging capacity of up to 95kW. There is also an 11kW on-board AC charger.
Three different trims are offered: Classic, Exclusive and Sport. The Classic trim presents a reduced overall appearance while highlighting key parts such as the logo in new colour Vibrant Silver. It uses a modern 2D knitted textile in the interior of a production vehicle for the first time. Black sports seats in synthetic leather are offered with a distinctly patterned multitone textile to match a coloured textile band on the dashboard, while on the dashboard and door handles, a two-tone black knitted material is offered.
The Exclusive trim adds additional exterior design elements, such as the option for a Multitone Roof with a combination of three different colours, as well as offering the front grille in Vibrant Silver. It features two-tone houndstooth pattern on the knitted-textile instrument panel and is available in two colours with traditional accent stitching and perforated Vescin sports seats.
The Sport trim offers a distinctive front and rear design, using high-gloss black as the frame for the front grille and logo colour. Inside, it combines multi-coloured knitted textile and black synthetic leather with red stitching.
Pricing for the Mini Cooper Electric starts at £30,000 for the E and £34,000 for the SE. First customer deliveries are expected to take place in spring 2024.
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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