Cooper E
₹28.2Lex-showroom
36.6 kWh
Battery
305 km
Range
160 km/h
Top speed
- Base trim
- 36.6 kWh smaller pack
- 305 km WLTP
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Premium electric hatchback · 4W · Launched 2024
≈ £26,860
₹28.20 L (Indian market price)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
402 km
Battery
54.2 kWh
Top speed
170 km/h
Charge
6 hr
Power
218 bhp
Seats
4
3 variants available
Ex-showroom ₹28.2L – ₹41.5L. On-road price varies by city.
₹28.2Lex-showroom
36.6 kWh
Battery
305 km
Range
160 km/h
Top speed
₹33.3Lex-showroom
54.2 kWh
Battery
402 km
Range
170 km/h
Top speed
₹41.5Lex-showroom
54.2 kWh
Battery
371 km
Range
200 km/h
Top speed
All-new BMW-Great Wall built Mini Cooper Electric. Launched globally in 2024 — not officially sold globally today. EUR 33,000 base. 250 miles (402 km) WLTP range on Cooper SE. Round OLED central display is a first-in-industry design statement.
Best for
European/US urban buyers wanting iconic Mini styling with longer EV range than Gen 1
+Pros
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Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by MINI in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
China-built quality variances reported
Reported in earlier models — MINI has released fixes for newer batches.
Real-world range 15-20% below rated figure
Reported in earlier models — MINI has released fixes for newer batches.
Suspension feels firm on broken tier-2 roads
Reported in earlier models — MINI has released fixes for newer batches.
12V aux battery drain if parked 3+ weeks
Reported in earlier models — MINI has released fixes for newer batches.
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| Battery capacity | 54.2 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 402 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 6 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-80% in 30 min (95kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
| Top speed | 170 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 218 bhp |
| Torque | 330 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
| Kerb weight | 1660 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 165 mm |
| Boot space | 210 litres |
| Seating | 4 seats |
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MINI Cooper Electric (J01)
≈ £26,860
Bottom line
The MINI Cooper Electric (J01) scores 7.7/10 overall. Best suited for: European/US urban buyers wanting iconic Mini styling with longer EV range than Gen 1. Key strength: iconic mini design with bmw group engineering. Main consideration: not sold globally.
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