The all-electric bug has bitten the original city car and it’ll soon be here in India
The Mini Cooper SE has been a sensational success internationally. With the EV game eventually picking up in India, the Cooper SE also sees demand. Hence, the Anglo-German brand has announced that it will launch the Mini Cooper SE electric car in India very soon. Learn more about it here!
Key Highlights
- The company has announced that the Cooper SE will get launched on February 24, 2022
- The Cooper SE will be powered by an all-electric powertrain.
The Mini Cooper SE Electric
British Pop Culture has a story to tell us. Out of the various things that we admire about their culture, automobiles are also a big part of it. Amidst the war and crisis, what kept the world at peace is the love for cars, of course for only the ardent enthusiasts. Nonetheless, automobiles are a part of history and legendary tales. One such car from the history books that has made history is the ’Mini’.
The original Mini was a two-door compact city car, produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC). The car was created in response to the fuel shortage caused by the 1956 Suez Crisis. But six decades on, today the BMW-owned Mini brand is a status symbol. It is a marque of style and luxury.
Speaking of the luxury statement, Mini is all set to launch its Cooper SE electric hatchback in India. Further, the company has announced that the Cooper SE will be launched on February 24, 2022. What’s more interesting is that the car will offer a driving range of around 200km per single charge.
So, Mini enthusiasts, buckle up as we are getting right to its core details. Let’s check out the Mini Cooper SE electric.
Design characteristics
The Cooper SE comes with unique design elements like oval-shaped LED headlights, Union Jack taillights, 17-inch alloy wheel and much more
What makes the design unique?
The Mini Cooper SE electric is unlike any other car in the auto market. It has a design that is unique to its brand’s identity. It retains the iconic lines of a MINI, which is a big part of its legacy. Even so, the Mini has a reenergized front end that houses oval-shaped LED headlamps.
The Mini Electric Hardtop 2 Door is an example of fine craftsmanship. It gets sleek contour lines and design accents that grab the eyeballs of onlookers. Towards the side, the vehicle also gets a 17-inch alloy wheel setup that looks stunning. The ORVMs which come in contrasting colours, that are vibrant, add to its style quotient.
Coming to the rear end, the Cooper SE electric houses the Union Jack taillights. They are aesthetically pleasing and looks like a piece of artwork. Further, the car’s air curtains give a more aerodynamic drive for a fun driving experience as well.
Tech and Gizmos
The 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system is also a noteworthy feature
What are the key features it offers?
The Mini Cooper SE Electric comes with a plethora of feature that is unique to the car’s character. It gets a circular infotainment system coupled with a melodious audio system. Apart from these, it gets the following features:
- Nappa leather upholstery
- 5.5-inch digital instrument cluster
- 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Harmon Kardon tweaked the audio system
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Pedestrian and Front Collision Warning
- Driving Modes
Powertrain and Specs
As for its powertrain, it gets an electric motor linked to a 32;6 kWh battery pack
What comes under the hood?
The Mini Cooper SE Electric comes with an electric motor linked to a 32.6 kWh battery pack. This configuration allows the electric vehicle to generate 181hp and 270Nm of torque. The Mini Electric Hardtop 2 Door has the capacity to clock 0-100kmph in just 7.3seconds. It also has the potential to reach a top speed of 150kmph.
Now if we Compare the SE to a normal Mini Cooper S, there is only a few thousand difference in price in the US. The Cooper S comes at a price of Rs. $26,900 while, the Mini Cooper SE rolls with a price tag of $29,900. As for power, the Cooper S offers 189hp at 5000rpm and 280Nm of torque at 1350rpm. As seen, the power of the SE only seems to have a marginal difference in figures when compared to the Cooper S.
So, who should buy it is a discussion for another day. But we will let you guys decide!
Pricing and details
Further, the vehicle is expected to roll off the showroom floor with a price tag of somewhere around Rs-50 lakhs (ex-showroom India)-SWIPE UP LEARN MORE COOL THINGS ABOUT THE MINI COOPER SE ELECTRIC.
Will it come with a hefty price tag?
The details about its availability and pricing are yet to get revealed by the brand. Nonetheless, we can expect it to roll out with a price tag of somewhere around Rs.50Lakh (ex-showroom).
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