Summary
The Mini Cooper Electric is a small hatchback and the entry-level model in the all-new electrified Mini range. It’s the second generation of electric Mini hatchback, but the first to be purpose-built as an EV (rather than adapted from a petrol car).
As with the previous Mini Electric, the all-new Mini Cooper Electric is currently only available as a three-door hatch, while the petrol-powered version of the Cooper is also available in the five-door body style. The ‘Cooper’ name now applies to all three-door hatch models.
The Mini Cooper Electric will be available with two power outputs. Standard models will be powered by a 135kW (184hp) motor, while Cooper S versions will have a 160kW (218hp) version. There will also be three trim levels – Sport, Classic and Exclusive. As with previous generations of Mini, there will also be plenty of opportunity for customisation.
Initial reviews from the car’s European launch have been positive. We have enough to publish a media rating, but will keep adding more scores as more reviews are published.
As of October 2024, the Mini Cooper Electric has a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 75%. It scores top marks for its low running costs and zero tailpipe emissions, while its media review scores to date have also been good. However, it’s still a brand-new model so we don’t yet have any Euro NCAP safety results. It’s also far too early to have any reliability data.
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Key specifications
Body style: Small hatchback
Engines: electric
Price: From £30,000
Launched: Summer 2024
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mini Cooper SE is not cheap, but it does have that air of sophisticated fun that’s made the reborn brand such a success over the past two decades. Compact dimensions and a modest battery mean that this is not a car that will win prizes for practicality or even EV range – but it oozes quality and has just enough dynamic spark to feel like a Mini.”
Author: John McIlroy
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The simplified styling and fabulous interior really move the Mini’s game on, there being a choice of two batteries and Cooper E and more powerful Cooper SE versions. More substantial and with greater range than the Fiat 500e, the Mini has sights beyond city limits and is a funkier alternative to the likes of the Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Peugeot e-208.”
Author: Dan Trent
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Autocar
Model reviewed: Cooper S Electric
Score: 8 / 10
“Quicker, longer-range electric Mini should serve its owners better than the last one, even though – in its looks, ride and handling – it’s a less likeable character than it used to be.”
Author: Matt Saunders
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Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Considering the second-generation electric Mini costs about the same as its predecessor yet has significantly more range, it’s a far easier thing to recommend. Yes, it’s small inside and more doors would lend extra practicality, but it’s all part of the Cooper experience. So too is the performance and handling. It might not be as fast as a single-motor Volvo EX30, let alone an MG4 XPower, but the Cooper SE is fast enough and corners far more tidily.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview (petrol and electric)
Score: 8 / 10
“As always, the latest Mini Cooper offers charming, cheeky fun in a polished, desirable and well-refined package. The Mini Cooper Electric gets dedicated EV underpinnings for the first time, too, and boasts more driving range than the outgoing model, although it’s still not a class leader in this respect.”
Author: Charlie Harvey, John McIlroy
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Daily Mail
Model reviewed: 54kWh SE
“The new all-electric Mini Cooper SE is a class act. It’s stylish, timeless, and relentlessly contemporary. It looks and drives the part. It has a decent range and does have the genuine go-kart excitement, even if this feels a little more detached than with the petrol Minis of yore. I enjoyed it and can see it as a great city car and fun for longer journeys if you plan them well.”
Author: Ray Massey
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Driving Electric
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Every new Mini seems to divide opinion between modern supermini buyers and fans of the original, but there’s little doubt that the new Mini Cooper is an enjoyable and refined addition to this decades-long bloodline. Electric power means the Mini shouldn’t break the bank when it comes to running costs, and the maximum battery range of between 190 and 250 miles should prove adequate for most drivers, even if it isn’t exactly class-leading.”
Author: Shane Wilkinson, John McIlroy
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The electric Mini has been a huge success, and this new version only improves on it with a longer range, more equipment, better infotainment and the same fun dynamics.”
Author: Nicola Hume
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Honest John
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Fun to drive, fun to look at, fun to sit in – the new Mini Cooper Electric is an EV you’ll actually want to own. It’s got a bigger battery than before, while fresh technology and an upmarket interior give it real ‘wow’ factor. Practicality is limited, though.”
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Fundamentally, this is a great little car, overflowing with personality. This one just happens to be electric. The Mini Cooper Electric is firm-riding, but has the handling smarts and eager reactions to make this a trade-off worth tolerating.”
Author: Jason Barlow
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What Car?
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mini Cooper Electric is a great choice if you’re looking for a small electric car that’s fun to drive and packed with personality. Just be aware that there are cheaper and more practical alternatives – some of which have a longer range between charges.”
Author: Will Nightingale
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of October 2024, the Mini Cooper Electric has not been tested by Euro NCAP. As soon as we have results, we’ll publish them here.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of October 2024, the Mini Cooper Electric has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
The Mini Cooper Electric is a brand-new car, so it will be a long time before we can generate any reliability data.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Cooper Electric, we’ll publish the results here.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 216 miles | B | 189 – 249 miles | B – B |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 4.6 m/KWh | A | – m/KWh | E – E |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 23 | B | 20 – 26 | A – B |
| Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
| Year 1 | £175 | A |
| Year 2 | £405 | A |
| Year 3 | £596 | A |
| Year 4 | £802 | A |
| Year 5 | £1,035 | A |
| Overall | £3,013 | A |
The Mini Cooper Electric should be a very inexpensive car to run, according to data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The Cooper is a very efficient electric car, which is important if you rely on public charging points rather than home charging. Servicing costs are also very good, while insurance should be very competitive.
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