Video Summary
The new electric Mini Cooper uses an all-new electric car-focused platform, co-developed by Mini and GWM. The new model is built in China. The entry-level Cooper E starts at about $53,990. The SE starts at $58,990 before on-road costs. The Cooper E uses a 135-kilowatt, 290-newton-meter electric motor and a 40.7-kilowatt-hour battery. The WLTP driving range is 305 kilometers. The 0-100 kilometer an hour time is an claimed 7.3 seconds. The Cooper SE has a 160-kilowatt, 330-newton-meter front electric motor and 54.2-kilowatt-hour battery and an claimed WLTP range of 402 kilometers and will do 0-100 in 6.7 seconds. The charging time is 28 to 30 minutes thanks to a maximum charging power of 75 kilowatts for the Cooper E and 95 kilowatts for the Cooper SE. The cabin is tight, and the back row is only for occasional use. The use of materials and the large central display look good. The display facilitates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The driving position is good and offers excellent visibility. The boot offers 210 liters of space with the rear seats up. The taillights are customizable from the menu inside the car. The most important quality of driving a Mini is "fun," and the electric Cooper is just that, at any speed. The most surprising factor is the ride quality.Overall, the new electric Mini Cooper looks the part, is fun to drive, and is a clever city car.
