Mini Cooper SE all-electric will be the first-ever EV from the company in India. Read all the details in our story,
Occupied by BMW, the Mini Cooper brand has been known for its distinct and fun-to-drive offerings in the market. Breaking their legacy of gasoline engines, the first-ever Mini Cooper electric India launch has been all set for February 24, 2022.
The all-new Cooper SE will become the first electric vehicle from the Mini brand to focus completely on the electric powertrain. Mini has already opened the bookings for the Cooper SE back in October 2021; the first lot of 30 cars were immediately booked over then.
Mini Cooper SE Design
The all-electric luxury sports hatchback from Mini i.e. Cooper SE is designed on the same platform as that of its ICE-powered siblings. Featuring the iconic jelly-bean-shaped design, the front of the SE features the round all-LED projector headlights, a differently designed grille to give the EV Mini a distinctive look from the regular petrol and diesel Mini's.
Mini Cooper SE also uses a newly designed set of 17-inch alloy wheels which shall only be restricted to the EV model, hence, helping the SE to remain distinct from the side profile as well.
At the rear Mini, Cooper SE features a similar design as that of the other siblings. It features the famous LED taillights which have been inspired by the British flag. No distinctive changes are seen on the rear of this electric Mini Cooper.
Mini will make the Cooper SE available in 4 different color shades i.e. White Silver, Midnight Black, Moonwalk Grey, and British Racing Green.
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Mini Cooper SE Engine & Specifications
The all-electric sports hatchback has been powered by a 32.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which is capable of producing a peak power of 181 Bhp and a peak torque of 270 Nm.
Although, these figures might not look very fast over the brochure due to the all-electric powertrain and instant delivery of 100 percent torque shall propel the Mini Cooper SE from 0-100 kmph mark within 7.9 seconds as claimed by Mini. The top speed is limited to a modest 150 kmph which is more than enough for the Indian road conditions.
Apart from this mind-blowing performance, Mini Cooper SE shall also hold its practical nature with a claimed driving range of 270 kms. Not just this but the Mini Cooper SE will come with options of an 11kW or 50kW charger, which takes about 2.5 hours and 35 minutes to charge from 0 to 80 percent, respectively. This shall ease the living with the Mini Cooper SE.
Other creature comforts such as an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment display system, digital driver display, Nappa leather upholstery, driver heads-up display, etc. shall be used as standard features.
Mini Cooper Electric India Price
Launching on 24 February 2022, the Mini Cooper SE is expected to come with a price tag of around Rs 50 Lakhs (ex-showroom).
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