Video Summary
Here's a summary of the YouTube video review:- The car is available in the UK as the E and SE model, the latter being the more powerful model with a larger battery pack, giving you better electric range.
- There are three different trim levels: Classic, Exclusive, and Sports.
- The E model ranges from £30,000 up to £33,500.
- The SE model ranges from £34,500 up to £38,000.
- The E model has a 36.6 kWh battery capacity and the SE model has a larger 49.2 kWh capacity.
- The range claim is between 182-249 miles. The tested range for the SE model was between 185-205 miles, which isn't the best in its class.
- The E model has a smaller battery than the 2019 BMW i3.
- A full one-pedal drive is provided.
- DC charging: The E model takes up to 75kW, while the SE can take up to 95kW, going from 10-80% in 28-30 mins, respectively.
- For AC charging, both models have an 11kW on-board charger, the E model takes 4 hours and 30 mins, while the SE model takes 5 hours and 15 mins to fully charge.
- With a 7kW wall box, the times are 5 hours 45 mins and 7 hours 45 mins, respectively.
- 3-pin home charging takes about 23 hours.
- Torque steer and front wheel spin are experienced when accelerating.
- E model: 135 kW/184 hp, 290 Nm of torque, and a 0-62mph time of 7.3 seconds.
- SE model: 160 kW/218 hp, 330 Nm of torque, and a 0-62 mph time of 6.7 seconds.
- Front door access is easy due to large doors.
- Not very comfortable to drive overall; suspension is tuned for go-kart-like driving but is stiff for general use.
- Front seats are too stiff, and caused lower back pain. There is no lumbar support or massage function.
- The car has no instrument cluster, and the OLED touchscreen is not practical. Also, the OLED display is susceptible to burn-in.
-The interior has premium materials and retains Mini's design; however, it has a chunky steering wheel.
-There is noticeable road noise at high speeds.
- Front seats are manually adjustable. A heated steering wheel comes standard, but front heated seats require an upgrade in the E model.
- Overall, storage capacity in the cabin is good. But boot capacity is one of the smallest in its class.
- The exterior design might be divisive; some online have labeled it a Chinese copy of a Mini Electric.
- Includes a basic cruise control, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, speed limit information, and blind spot detection. Blind spot monitoring integrates via the infotainment system.
