MINI Cooper Electric (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews
Fully new electric generation , built on an EV platform developed with Great Wall.
from € 36,900
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Specifications
- Generation
- J01 Cooper SE (2024)
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 3 |
| Range (WLTP, km) | 400 |
| Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range) | 49 |
| Power (hp) | 218 |
| 0–100 km/h (seconds) | 6.7 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 170 |
| Length (mm) | 3,858 |
| Width, excl. mirrors (mm) | 1,756 |
| Height (mm) | 1,460 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,680 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak) | 95 |
| Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) | 0 (not permitted) |
| Boot (l) | 210 |
| Consumption (WLTP, kWh per 100 km — lower is better) | 15 |
Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)
| Charging situation | 10→80% (minutes) |
|---|---|
| At the car's own maximum charging rate (95 kW) | ~ 35 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 35 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 66 |
Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.
More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.
Price evolution
| reference date | starting 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 long does fast-charging the MINI Cooper Electric take (10→80%)?
Roughly 35 minutes on a 95 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.
How big is the battery in the MINI Cooper Electric?
49 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.
What does the MINI Cooper Electric use in real-world driving?
The factory WLTP figure is 15 kWh/100 km. Owners typically report more in mixed use, with the usual winter penalty. See the owner experiences below.
How much boot space does the MINI Cooper Electric have?
210 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.
Owner experiences
No owner has written in about this one yet. If you drive it, yours would be the first. Write the first owner review.
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 (reference date 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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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.