Mini Electric (2020 to 2023)

“If your car doesn’t move many miles and space isn’t an issue, the Mini Electric could be the perfect blend of guilt-free driving and actual enjoyment of a product. However, we suspect that key lack of battery range will do no favours for those with range anxiety.”
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Model reviewed: Convertible
Score: 6 / 10
“t’s hard to recommend the MINI Electric Convertible. Anyone who’s happy to settle for a relatively old-school experience will need to stomach a hefty price tag.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“Typically stylish, quick and cheap to run, the Mini Electric will put a smile on your face – although the limited range spoils the fun.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The new British-built Mini Electric will appeal to anyone who loves the way a standard Mini drives and looks, although the 144-mile electric range might give buyers cause for concern.”
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Score: 6 / 10
“Built in Britain alongside the rest of the range, the Mini Electric is a three-door Mini hatch, which uses the electric expertise of its parent, BMW Group (think BMW i3) to power the latest car. It’s still very recognisably a Mini, inside and out, with just a few styling clues to tell you it’s an EV.”
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Model reviewed: Convertible
Score: 6 / 10
“The only car to combine true drop-down motoring and electric propulsion, the Mini Convertible comes at a price.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“Mini’s new electric hatchback won’t break records on range or usability but has plenty of brand-typical zip and driver appeal. Isn’t bad value relative to other EVs, either.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 4 / 10
“There’s a lot to be said for the Mini Electric as an inexpensive small electric car. However, there are other models that fill the brief better. A Corsa Electric or Renault Zoe are more practical, both in terms of their interior packaging and their much more usable range. A Fiat 500 Electric, meanwhile, fills the brief of ‘fashionable small car’, while offering more miles, albeit with similarly tight packaging.”
Author: Jake Groves
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Model reviewed: Shadow Edition
Score: 8 / 10
“Electric cars don’t get much more charming than the Mini. It is huge fun to drive, while looking cool and having a particularly upmarket interior. Though the cost of this Shadow Edition does make it harder to recommend, if you crave the ultimate electric Mini and don’t mind paving for the privilege, you really won’t be disappointed.”
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Score: 9 / 10
“The Mini Electric is one of the most fun electric cars yet – remaining the sparkle that makes the regular Hatch the success story that it is by being fun to drive and great to look at.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7.8 / 10
“The Mini Electric is quick and stylish but its shortcomings mean you may not want it as your only car.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The Mini Electric is fun to drive, has a funky cabin and comes stacked with standard equipment, but there are more comfortable small EVs that’ll go further on a charge.”
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Model reviewed: Level 2
“A seriously attractive, and fun, near-hot-hatch proposition for those who don’t need to do regular long distances, and as with all EVs, it is incredibly attractive on the tax.”
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“The original Mini revolutionised motoring when it rolled out of the same Oxford factory as today’s electric model to become a classless symbol of booming baby-boomer Britain in the Swinging Sixties. Perhaps its time really has come again.”
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Score: 6 / 10
“The Mini Electric shows that you don’t have to come up with a radical new car to create an appealing small EV – electrifying what you have does the job.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 9 / 10
“A Mini is not exactly the most practical car in terms of rear passenger space (with slightly less head room than in the regular versions of the car due to the battery’s position) or boot space. However, unless you’re going away on a family holiday, which you won’t be with 145 miles of range, it is more than adequate for school runs, shopping trips and commutes.”
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Score: 7 / 10
“The Mini Electric is a fun, fast and chic small electric car, but its relatively modest driving range may put some buyers off.”
Author: Tom Jervis
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Score: 8 / 10
“Mini breaks most of the EV ownership barriers down with the Cooper SE, as it’s almost as good to drive and as practical as the ICE version. Watch the range though.”
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Model reviewed: Cooper S Level 2
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mini Electric offers huge amounts of fun, especially if your driving involves lots of corners. It also has good performance, yet also zero emissions. However it’s small, it has an official electric driving range of only 140-145 miles, and it’s not cheap.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Retro classic with futuristic drivetrain”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“There are other electric hatchbacks that do a much better job on range and interior space than the Mini Electric, so it won’t cut the mustard as a family’s only car. However, if you’re only viewing it as a weekday runabout, then it could still make sense for you if your commute is particularly short.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mini Electric is a car you buy with your heart rather than your head because it it is compromised in terms of space, range and price. But if you make that decision, it’s unlikely you’ll regret it, because behind the good-looks is a hugely accomplished car that will make you smile every day.” (Jim Holder)
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7.8 / 10
“Mini suits being electric, but range could be better.”
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“The new battery Cooper SE is the Mini we know and love…but it still has a mini range.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mini Electric is, in short, an easy car to love but a hard one to justify. There are better, more rounded electric cars out there for the price, but if you’re happy to throw reason to the wind, you’ll have more fun in this one.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“A surprisingly rounded EV. Still fun to drive, and uncompromised inside, but it’s likely to be your second car.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“If you need a long range between charges, you’ll want to look elsewhere. Rivals do space and comfort much better, too. But the Mini Electric is still a compelling package that’s easy on the eye, and feels upmarket inside.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7.1 / 10
“The Mini Electric still has its charms. The new version hasn’t changed much, but maintains the core killer feature of great driving dynamics and strong performance. The low range is a big limitation, and the interior is not exactly spacious. But for city driving and commuting, the Mini Electric remains an attractive, enjoyable option. Just don’t drive to Scotland, unless you are already there.” (James Morris)
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