MINI Countryman Electric (U25)
Premium compact electric SUV · 4W · Launched 2024
~£39,524 (converted from INR — verify with manufacturer)
≈ ₹41.50 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
462 km
Battery
64.7 kWh
Top speed
180 km/h
Charge
7 hr
Power
308 bhp
Seats
5
Available colors
Overview
Mini's first electric SUV. Launched globally in 2024 — not officially sold globally. EUR 45,000 starting. 287 miles (462 km) WLTP range on Countryman E. BMW UKL2 platform (shared with iX1). JCW ALL4 variant has 308 hp and AWD.
Best for
European/US compact SUV buyers wanting Mini styling on BMW iX1 underpinnings
Pros & cons
+Pros
- BMW iX1 platform engineering
- 287 mi WLTP competitive
- JCW ALL4 has 308 hp
- Made in Germany (vs China-built Cooper)
−Cons
- Not sold globally
- 130 kW charging mid-pack
- Mini-ness diluted at this size for some purists
Key features
Safety features
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.
Too new for systemic issues
Reported in earlier models — MINI has released fixes for newer batches.
Real-world range 18-25% below rated on highways at AC + 100 kmph
Reported in earlier models — MINI has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast charger compatibility varies by operator firmware
Reported in earlier models — MINI has released fixes for newer batches.
Touchscreen ergonomic lag in first 6 months — OTA-fixable
Reported in earlier models — MINI has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the MINI Countryman Electric (U25) in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 287 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 64.7 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 (130kW 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: ample for daily driving and longer motorway runs without range anxiety.
The MINI Countryman Electric (U25) 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 Countryman Electric (U25) is rated at 287 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 64.7 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 | 64.7 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 462 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 7 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-80% in 30 min (130kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 308 bhp |
| Torque | 494 Nm |
| Motor type | Dual PMSM |
| Drive type | AWD/FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 1885 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 195 mm |
| Boot space | 460 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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~£39,524 (converted from INR — verify with manufacturer)
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The MINI Countryman Electric (U25) scores 7.4/10 overall. Best suited for: European/US compact SUV buyers wanting Mini styling on BMW iX1 underpinnings. Key strength: bmw ix1 platform engineering. Main consideration: not sold globally.
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