Video Summary
Performance:- At peak power, the electric motor produces 258 horsepower.
- Torque is 340 Newton meters, less than the petrol version.
- The 0-60 mph time is 5.44 seconds.
- The zero to 60 mph was tested and was performed at 5.41 seconds on a minor slope.
- Go-Kart mode provides heightened performance.
- Can get torque steering, where the car is trying to find grip.
- Handling: The car is considered cheeky and fun to drive.
Range and Charging:
- Claims a 251-mile WTLP range.
- Has a 54.2-kilowatt-hour battery.
- Supports up to 95-kilowatt charging.
- Can charge from 10 to 80% in under 30 minutes.
Exterior Features:
- 18-inch aerodynamically optimized alloy wheels with Hankook tires.
- Features a black side skirt.
- The reviewer likes the rear quarter design with the C-pillar and the spoiler.
- Agrees that this car is more suitable for a louder color.
- It comes with a checked flag motive at the rear lid, to create a sporting touch.
Interior Features:
- The interior has a premium feel.
- There's hardly any leather used inside, just knitted material.
- It also features black and red knitted material on the dash.
- OLED infotainment screen, a new 24cm screen.
- Head-up display is used instead of a speedometer on the driver's side.
- Harman Kardon sound system.
Minor issue: the center console box was thought to be designed for a left-hand drive.
Price:
- The starting price is about £35,000
- The petrol version costs just £1,000 less.
Overall Conclusion:
- The JCW Electric maintains the mini character.
- The car is quirky without trying too hard.
- The car doesn't lack in power, it's very capable and it's a fun car.
