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MINI Cooper Electric: specs, price and reviews

Fully new electric generation ( ), built on an EV platform developed with Great Wall.

Category scores

  • Sustainability 74/100
    Sustainability: 74 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP consumption + MINI battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Reliability 68/100
    Reliability: 68 of 100. Source and reference date source: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Efficiency 75/100
    Efficiency: 75 of 100. Source and reference date source: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Practicality 55/100
    Practicality: 55 of 100. Source and reference date source: Boot 210 l + 4 seats + not rated for towing vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Value retention 66/100
    Value retention: 66 of 100. Source and reference date source: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21

Spec sheet

Generation
J01 Cooper SE (2024)
Technical specifications, indicative. Consult the official data source.
Body style Hatchback
Seats 4
Doors 3
WLTP range (km) 400
Battery (kWh) 49
Power (hp) 218
DC fast charging (kW) 95
Towing braked (kg) 0
Boot (l) 210
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) 15

DC charging time

Indicative DC charging time 10→80%, derived from battery capacity and charging power — not measured by us. Actual time depends on the charging curve, temperature and starting SoC.
Charging situation10→80% (min)
At model peak (95 kW) ~ 35
At a 150 kW charger ~ 35
At a 50 kW charger ~ 66
How is this calculated? We assume around 70% of the battery sits in the 10→80% window and an average power around 62% of peak (the curve tapers towards the end). At a fixed charger the power is capped to that charger. An estimate, not a manufacturer figure.

Price evolution

reference datestarting price
2024-01-01 €35,500
2025-01-01 €36,200
2026-05-18 €36,900

Frequently asked

What does the MINI Cooper Electric cost roughly?

Indicative starting price € 36,900 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.

What is the WLTP range of the MINI Cooper Electric?

400 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.

How much can the MINI Cooper Electric tow?

0 kg braked (manufacturer figure). Always check the registration document of the specific car.

Owner experiences

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In depth

The Cooper SE has about 218 hp and a 49 kWh net battery. WLTP around 400 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us). Not rated for towing.

About the MINI Cooper Electric (J01, 2024)

Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.

The J01 is a fully new generation on an EV platform developed with Great Wall Motor; earlier electric MINIs still used a petrol architecture. The Cooper SE delivers about 218 hp from a 49 kWh net battery. The interior centres on a round OLED screen without analogue instruments.

In practice

The WLTP figure is about 400 km with the 49 kWh net battery (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). DC charging peaks around 95 kW; 10-80% takes about 30 minutes under favourable conditions (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Owners report a noticeably lower range in winter (public forums, limited n, not measured by us). The indicative list price rose from about 35,500 euro (peildatum early 2024) to 36,900 euro now; this is a starting price, not an offer and not a forecast.

Points to note

The boot of about 210 litres and the four seats make this a city and commuter car, not a family car; check this against your actual use. The Cooper Electric is not rated for towing. The controls move almost everything to the round screen; whether that works pleasantly is a matter of taste, check it on a test drive at the official dealer.

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Found your match?

Note the spec sheet and book a test drive at the dealer. The choice stays entirely yours.

No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.