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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MINI Cooper Electric (J01)
Premium electric hatchback · 4W · Launched 2024
~£26,857 (converted from INR — verify with manufacturer)
≈ ₹28.20 L (Indian market)
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
MINI Cooper Electric (J01) — All Variants & Prices
Ex-showroom ₹28.2L – ₹41.5L. On-road price varies by city.
Cooper SE
₹33.3Lex-showroom
54.2 kWh
Battery
402 km
Range
170 km/h
Top speed
- Volume seller
- Larger 54.2 kWh pack
- 402 km WLTP
John Cooper Works Electric
₹41.5Lex-showroom
54.2 kWh
Battery
371 km
Range
200 km/h
Top speed
- JCW hot hatch
- 258 hp
- 0-100 km/h in 5.9 s
Available colors
Pearl White
Glacier Silver
Phantom Black
Storm Grey
Overview
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 & cons
+Pros
- Iconic Mini design with BMW Group engineering
- Round OLED touchscreen is genuinely unique
- 250 mi WLTP competitive
- John Cooper Works variant for hot hatch
−Cons
- Not sold globally
- Boot space only 210 L
- 95 kW charging modest
Key features
Launched in Europe and China in 2024, US in 2025 — not officially sold in India today (Mini Cooper SE Gen 1 was briefly imported)
Market: Europe / UK / US / China (not sold in India)
Up to 250 miles (402 km) WLTP range on Cooper SE
Built in China at Spotlight Automotive (BMW-Great Wall JV)
Round OLED central touchscreen — first in industry
Cooper E base trim with 184 hp / Cooper SE with 218 hp
Safety features
Euro NCAP 4 stars
AEB
Lane Keep Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Parking Assistant
6 airbags
Known issues & how ev.care helps
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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Buying the MINI Cooper Electric (J01) in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 250 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 54.2 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does 10-80% in 30 min (95kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: the MINI Cooper Electric (J01) is well-suited to town and commuter driving — plan a rapid-charge stop for longer motorway journeys.
The MINI Cooper Electric (J01) for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The MINI Cooper Electric (J01) is rated at 250 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 54.2 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 54.2 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 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 |
Performance+
| Top speed | 170 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 218 bhp |
| Torque | 330 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 1660 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 165 mm |
| Boot space | 210 litres |
| Seating | 4 seats |
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7.7
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MINI Cooper Electric (J01)
~£26,857 (converted from INR — verify with manufacturer)
7.7/10
Range & battery
9
Performance
7
Features & tech
8.5
Safety
7
Value for money
8
Service network
6.5
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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