small unveiled its first electric convertible, but it’s only a limited edition.
The 2023 Mini Cooper SE convertible will be available in Europe from April this year and will be limited to 999 units.
Every example of this limited edition convertible will be produced alongside the internal combustion Mini Convertible in the Netherlands.
It’s unclear if Mini plans to offer these electric convertibles in any other market outside of Europe. We have reached out to Mini Australia and will update this story once we receive a response.
The Mini Cooper SE Convertible is powered by the same front mounted electric motor as hatchback model that produced 135kW power. This electric powertrain is also available in the now defunct version bmw i3 hatchback car.
Mini claims the electric convertible can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds, nearly a second slower than the old version. roadster version.
Cooper SE Convertible has an announcement scope 201km according to WLTP testing, 32 km less than the electric hatchback. It also has a claimed energy consumption of 17.2 kWh/100 km.
The company hasn’t detailed how much the Cooper SE Convertible weighs, but the petrol convertible weighs 1285kg and the electric hatchback is about 135kg heavier than the petrol version at 1365kg.
This shows that the Mini Cooper SE Convertible can weigh a little more than 1400kg.
It measures at a constant level 3850mm long, 1727mm wide and 1427mm tall, with a 2495mm The standard long. The boot space is also unchanged at 160 liters.
The Cooper SE Convertible is available in two exterior paint colors – Mysterious Black and White Silver.
It comes standard with two-tone 17-inch alloy wheels and a Union Jack patterned fabric soft top that can be operated electrically at speeds up to 30 km/h.
Inside, the Cooper SE Convertible has 4 leather seats, heated front seats and adjustable thigh support. There’s also a sporty Nappa leather steering wheel, piano black accents and special badging on the door sills.
The current Mini Electric hatchback has launched locally in 2020, although a new one is said to be coming soon and has already been confirmed. spy some times.
This new Mini Electric hatch will last with a Multiple remake of Gasoline Hatch and manufactured in China as part of a partnership with Great Wall Motor.
Regardless, the Mini is ready to completely eliminate the internal combustion engine.
The last new Mini model with an internal combustion engine will be launched in 2025, and Mini says 50% of its sales will be all-electric by 2027. By 2030, every Mini will run. by electricity.
Building on previous updates from Mini, its next-generation lineup will include the following cars:
- Classic 3-door hatch, available with petrol and electric engines. It is expected to be smaller than the current car.
- The Aceman electric SUV is located between the 3-door Hatch and the countryman.
- Countryman SUV, raised to take on Audi Q3 And Mercedes GLA by gasoline and electricity.
- Another premium compact car in an undisclosed segment, likely based on Urbanaut vision concept.
- A new Convertible, due in 2025.
Click on an image to see the entire collection
