Mini’s first EV from the ground up, the 2020 Mini Cooper SE, is coming to the U.S. next year wearing a price tag of $30,750, including the destination charges. Being an EV, it will cost much less to buyers after they receive federal and state EV tax credits on it. According to an estimate, it will sell as low as $17,900.
The 2020 Mini Cooper SE features one electric motor driving the front wheels. Boasting a 32.6-kilowatt-hour battery pack, the EV will be able to generate 181 horsepower and 199 pound-feet for torque. The official words on the mileage aren’t available yet. However, the automaker believes a single charge will provide the motor enough juice to cover 183 kilometers. The EV will be able to hit 96 km/h in 6.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 150 km/h.
A 7.4-kW AC charger will take about 4 hours to charge the battery fully. Those looking for a quicker charge could use a 50 kW DC charger to achieve 80% juice in only 35 minutes.
The EV version of the Cooper is 0.7 inches higher than the gasoline-powered model, which is a noticeable design change to accommodate the batteries. However, both the EV and the regular model offer the same cargo capacity, i.e. 7.451 cubic feet (211 liters).
On the outside, it includes rain-sensing windshield wipers, LED headlights, and heated mirrors. Stepping inside, we find a 6.5-inch infotainment display featuring navigation, Bluetooth, and Apple CarPlay.
The 2020 Mini Cooper SE does not differ much from other Coopers. It has a charging port at the rear passenger side, and an LED light, which glows while charging. You can also notice, there is no front grille.
The electric hatchback will hit the U.S. showrooms in March 2020. It should reach the UAE shores sometime next year (if the company decides to sell it in the United Arab Emirates).
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