Debuted in July 2019, the all-electric Mini Cooper SE is set to start its Indian innings. While the automaker is yet to share the launch timeline, it is likely to arrive in the next month at our shores.
The Mini Cooper SE is the first electric car from the British legend that is based on the three-door Cooper S sports hatchback. It looks largely similar to its regular combustion-engine counterpart except for a few distinctive elements. These include a new front grille with an ‘E’ badge, 17-inch 4-spoke alloy wheels, and striking yellow accent (optional) on its grille, ORVMs, wheels.
The interior design of the electrified Cooper is also similar to the Cooper S with notable features like an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected car technology as well as remote services, Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, a Harman Kardon audio system, a 5.5-inch coloured digital display, heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, electric parking brake, three driving (Green, Green+ and Sport), wireless charging, head-up display (HUD), and much more.
The brand will also offer various exterior and interior customisation options with the Mini EV.
Speaking of the powertrain, the Mini Cooper SE is powered by an electric motor that draws its charge from a 32.6kWh battery pack and can do up to 270km (WLTP cycle). It churns out 184PS of maximum power and 270Nm of peak torque.
The electric hot-hatch can accelerate to 100kmph in just 7.3 seconds and has a top speed of around 150kmph (limited). Using an 11kW charger can take up to 2.5 hours to juice it up from 0 to 80 per cent. It also supports fast charging of up to 50kW that can energise its battery pack by 80 per cent in just 35 minutes.
Expect Mini to price the Cooper SE at around Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom).
