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2026 Mini Cooper Electric

Electric Hatchback · Single-Motor Electric · FWD

75/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a electric hatchback is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

EngineSingle-Motor Electric
Horsepower181 hp
Torque207 lb-ft
0–60 mph7.3 sec
Top speed100 mph
DrivetrainFWD
Seats5
Combined MPG111 mpg (116 city / 107 hwy)
Range114 miles
MSRP$35,000
Body styleElectric Hatchback

The verdict

What's good

  • Go-kart eagerness through corners
  • Charming retro-modern cabin
  • Easy to park in tight cities
  • Playful round center screen

What's not

  • Short driving range between charges
  • Cramped back seat and trunk
  • Firm ride over rough pavement
  • Pricey for a small hatchback

The engine

Single-Motor Electric

Single-Motor Electric (FWD)

A single front-mounted motor gives the electric Mini its trademark eager, instant-torque go-kart feel in a compact city package. Drive is to the front wheels, tuned for nimble urban responsiveness rather than straight-line ferocity.

The electric Cooper and Aceman ride on BMW Group's modular EV architecture and are built in China by Spotlight Automotive, a 50:50 BMW–Great Wall Motor joint venture.

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