Global EV Comparison: Mini Cooper SE vs Lancia Ypsilon Electric
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General Info
The Lancia Ypsilon (2024-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €40000. The Mini Cooper SE (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €15850 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
| Property | Mini Cooper SE | Lancia Ypsilon Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2024 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | - Country of Manufacture | Spain |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €40000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €15850 | €34900 |
| GCC Score | 4.8 | 5.5 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lancia Ypsilon (2024-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Mini Cooper SE (2021-2024).
| Property | Mini Cooper SE | Lancia Ypsilon Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 183 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 234 km | 403 km |
| Range (GCC) | 185 km | 349 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 32.6 kWh | 51 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 28.9 kWh | 48.1 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.6 kWh/100 km | 13.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.4 km/kWh | 7.26 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.5 | 7.6 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Lancia Ypsilon (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Mini Cooper SE (2021-2024) maxes out at 49 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Mini Cooper SE | Lancia Ypsilon Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 49 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.5 | 5.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The Mini Cooper SE (2021-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Mini Cooper SE | Lancia Ypsilon Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 135 kW | 115 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 181 hp | 154 hp |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 260 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 s | 8.2 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.3 | 3 |
Dimensions
The Lancia Ypsilon (2024-...) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Mini Cooper SE (2021-2024).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Mini Cooper SE | Lancia Ypsilon Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3850 mm | 4080 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1967 mm | 1955 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1727 mm | 1760 mm |
| Height | 1432 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2495 mm | 2545 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Lancia Ypsilon (2024-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Mini Cooper SE | Lancia Ypsilon Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1440 kg | 1561 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 211 l | 309 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 731 l | 1118 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 3.5 | 3.6 |
