MINI Cooper Electric Smart #1

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MINI Cooper Electric Smart #1
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2023-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 36,900 € 38,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 74/100 71/100
Reliability (differs) 68/100 n/a
Efficiency (differs) 75/100 70/100
Practicality (differs) 55/100 68/100
Value retention (differs) 66/100 n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback SUV
Seats (differs) 4 5
Doors (differs) 3 5
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 400 440
Battery (kWh) (differs) 49 66
Power (hp) (differs) 218 272
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 170 180
Length (mm) (differs) 3858 4270
Width (mm) (differs) 1756 1822
Height (mm) (differs) 1460 1636
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1680 1820
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 95 150
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) n/a 1600
Boot (l) (differs) 210 411
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 15 16.8
0–100 km/h (s) 6.7 6.7

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

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • MINI Cooper Electric · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + MINI battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • MINI Cooper Electric · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • MINI Cooper Electric · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • MINI Cooper Electric · Practicality: Boot 210 l + 4 seats + not rated for towing vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • MINI Cooper Electric · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Smart #1 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP 16.8 kWh/100km + battery warranty 8 yr/160,000 km + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Smart #1 · Reliability: Too recent for reliable data; brand reboot 2022-2023 with software bug reports, long-term breakdown statistics missing · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Smart #1 · Efficiency: WLTP 16.8 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure) vs compact EV-SUV segment · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Smart #1 · Practicality: Boot 411 l + frunk approx. 15 l + towing weight 1,600 kg (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Smart #1 · Value retention: Too recent for reliable data; rebooted brand, no stable residual-value curve · reference date 2026-05-20

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Profile · J01 Cooper SE (2024)

MINI Cooper Electric

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 · Premium (2024)

Smart #1

Compact electric SUV on Geely's SEA platform, designed by Mercedes (Geely + Mercedes-Benz joint venture). 66 kWh NMC battery, 272 hp on the rear axle and WLTP range up to 440 km (Premium, manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 150 kW. Built in Xi'an (China), EU launch in 2022 with wider rollout from 2023.

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