When it comes to the Mini Cooper, you might think of the JCW with its dramatic exhaust with pops and crackles. However, an electric Mini may sound unpleasant to enthusiasts(pun intended). With that said, the Mini Cooper electric is said to make it to our shores soon. Mini India has teased the upcoming EV which will come to our shores via the CBU route. Let’s take a look at what we can expect from the Mini Cooper electric:
Exterior
The Mini Cooper electric looks exactly like its I.C.E. counterpart. There are some noticeable changes such as the lack of a grill and new aerodynamic alloy wheels. The Mini Cooper electric also gets yellow accents all around and MINI electric badges. The front view is expressive and is dominated by the new characteristic hexagonal radiator grille which exudes a modern, sophisticated aura and the round hallmark MINI LED headlights. The fog lights are now integrated with the LED headlights. The LED side indicators are integrated into the redesigned side scuttles. The short overhangs continue to define the side view along with striking new contours of the wheel arch surrounds.
Interior
The interiors are similar to the standard Cooper as well with the only addition being of the yellow accents which are carried over from the outside. An 8.8-inch (22.35 cm) color touchscreen display, touch-sensitive favorite buttons, and Piano Black high-gloss surfaces are some of the standard features. In conjunction with the Ambient Light option, a new surface design with laser engraving accentuates the appearance of the LED light ring surrounding the central instrument. The operating system controller placed on the center console features an all-black surface in conjunction with a navigation system. The optional 5-inch (12.70 cm) multifunctional instrument display on the steering column gives the driver’s cockpit a whole new feel.
Powertrain
The Mini Cooper electric is powered by a 32.6 kWh battery pack which is mounted under the floor. It produces 184hp and 270nm of torque. Top speed is rated at 150 km/h and 0-100km/h comes up in 7.3 seconds. The Mini Cooper electric returns a range of 203 to 234 kilometers according to the WLTP test.