Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.
| MINI Cooper Electric | Renault 5 E-Tech | |
|---|---|---|
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 36,900 | € 27,900 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Model years | 2024-now | 2024-now |
| RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page. | ||
| Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) | 74/100 | 76/100 |
| Reliability (differs) | 68/100 | 64/100 |
| Efficiency (differs) | 75/100 | 78/100 |
| Practicality (differs) | 55/100 | 58/100 |
| Value retention (differs) | 66/100 | 58/100 |
| Specifications | ||
| Seats (differs) | 4 | 5 |
| Doors (differs) | 3 | 5 |
| Range (WLTP, km) (differs) | 400 | 410 |
| Battery (kWh) (differs) | 49 | 52 |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 218 | 150 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 6.7 | 7.9 |
| Top speed (km/h) (differs) | 170 | 150 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 3858 | 3922 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1756 | 1774 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1460 | 1498 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 1680 | 1460 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) | 95 | 100 |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 210 | 326 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | 15 | 14.5 |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) | n/a | n/a |
WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.
OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure
A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.
Profile · J01 Cooper SE (2024)
Fully new electric generation (J01), built on an EV platform developed with Great Wall. 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.
Profile · E-Tech Electric 52 kWh (2024)
Compact city-focused EV on the AmpR-Small platform. WLTP around 410 km with the 52 kWh pack (manufacturer figure indicative); in winter comparable EVs report 20-30% less among owners (public forums not measured by us). DC charging up to about 100 kW.
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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 reference dates are listed per figure.