Mini Electric
The MINI Electric (referred to in some markets as the Mini Cooper SE[3]) is an all-electric Mini from BMW launched in 2020. The drive train utilizes technology developed for the earlier BMW i3. It has a 184 PS motor and a 32.6 kWh battery, comprising twelve packs of lithium-ion cells arranged in a T-shape between the front seats and below the rear seats. It has an EPA rating of a 110 mi (177 km) range at a single charge, with a 36 minute fast charging time to 80% capacity.[4]
| MINI Electric | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2019-present |
| Model years | 2020-present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | BMW i3 |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 135[1] kW (181 hp) |
| Transmission | Single speed with fixed ratio |
| Battery | 32.6 kWh[2] |
| Electric range | 235 kilometres (144 miles WLTP) |
| Plug-in charging | 11 kW on-board AC charger (CCS) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3,845 mm (151.4 in) |
| Height | 1,432 mm (56.4 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mini E |
The Mini Electric was previewed by a concept car, the Mini Electric Concept at the 2017 Frankfurt IAA.[5]
The Mini Electric should not be confused with the 2010 Mini E which was a limited production vehicle used as a technology and market test platform.[6][7]
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Mini Electric (rear)
References
- "The new MINI Cooper SE". www.press.bmwgroup.com.
- "2020 Mini Electric: price, on sale date, electric range and info". July 9, 2019.
- "ELECTRIC WORLD PREMIERE". www.mini.com.
- "Mini introduces all-new Mini Electric". www.goodwood.com. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- "The Mini Electric Concept". BMW Group. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- Kraaijenbrink, Jeroen. "BMW's Three Thinking Mistakes With The New Mini Electric". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
- Smith, Luke John (2019-07-11). "New Mini Electric car UNVEILED - Affordable EV price, specs, range and release date". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
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