Mini Cooper Electric

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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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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Model reviewed: 160kW SE Sport (Level 3)
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mini Cooper Electric is now much easier to recommend, but it’s not a cheap option, and the rear and boot space remain compromised.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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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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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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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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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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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The MINI Cooper Electric strikes just the right tone of funky and image-conscious without feeling overly forced or gimmicky. More importantly, it feels really classy and is brilliant fun to drive, as well as being decent value. I reckon it’s going to be a big hit, but Mini really does need to make sure that those monthly finance deals are good, as the Renault does make it look rather pricey and a bit limited on practicality.”
Author: Nicola Hume
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Model reviewed: Cooper SE
Score: 7 / 10
“In some ways, it feels like the Mini Cooper SE is trying a little too hard to deliver an instant sense of fun, and while it does back this up to an extent, it’s still missing the authentic feel of the very best, an absorbing depth of character to learn, exploit and enjoy. But as a calling card for what the new era of electric hot hatches could offer, it’s a positive first step.”
Author: Yousuh Ashraf
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Model reviewed: Cooper E
Score: 8 / 10
“The 2024 MINI Cooper Electric retains its fun, ‘go-kart’ driving experience, and it now gains a longer electric driving range – up to 188 miles for the Cooper E and up to 249 miles for the Cooper SE.”
Author: Paul Clarke
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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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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“Rivals such as the Peugeot e-208 provide a more comfortable ride and the usefulness of five doors for similar money, but aren’t as fun to drive or quite as pleasant inside. Speaking of money, the Cooper Electric looks very keenly priced next to its immediate rivals and has a good level of standard equipment, too.”
Author: Ted Welford
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Model reviewed: Cooper SE
Score: 9 / 10
“Mini is building on the success of the previous Mini Cooper Electric model, and this all-new electric version is like upgrading from Economy to Business. Mini is renowned for its go-kart style driving experience and when you add the instant torque that an EV brings to the table, it’s win-win for any driving enthusiasts out there.”
Author: Maxine Ashford
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Model reviewed: Cooper SE
Score: 8 / 10
“A mini marriage of style and substance.”
Author: James Fossdyke
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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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