Range & Specs of the Electric MINI Cooper & MINI Countryman

MINI has upped their game on the range, power and even charging speed on the all new Electric MINI Cooper and Electric Countryman. The reinvented models have fully embraced electrification but is it enough? Let’s take a deep look at the number and assess.
While both are are fully electric, they have very difference philosophies in design. The J01 MINI Cooper was designed from the start as an electric car and will not have a ICE equivalent. A refreshed F56 known as the F66 will play that role in the line-up. The Countryman on the other hand is built on a platform designed to accommodate both ICE and electric power. Due to that there are some tradeoffs in packaging and likely range.
The new MINI Cooper electric is a ground-up rethink from any MINI before it. For starters, it’s built on a dedicated electric platform allowing it to have more space efficiency, higher range and better performance. What does better mean. As you can see below it appears to be double the range on the WLTP cycle based on the numbers provided by MINI. Real world testing might have different results but it’s a huge increase nonetheless.
2025 J01 MINI Cooper E | 2025 J01 MINI Cooper SE | 2026 J01 MINI JCW | 2023 F56 MINI Cooper SE | |
Horsepower | 184 hp | 218 hp | 250 hp* | 181 hp |
Range (WLTP) | 200 miles | 250 miles | TBA | 125 miles |
Range (EPA) | 150 miles (Estimated) | 200 miles (Estimated) | TBA | 110 miles |
Battery Size | 40kWh | 54kWh | 54kWh* | 32.6 kWh |
The new J01 MINI is available in the Cooper E variant (with a higher output and higher range). The 135 kW/184 hp electric motor of the MINI Cooper E generates a torque of 290 Nm, accelerating the vehicle from standstill to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. There’s never been a base electric Cooper before, but that’s identical to the previous generation electric Cooper SE time and a second faster than the F56 ICE Cooper.
With an output of 160 kW/218 hp, the MINI Cooper SE does 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds with a maximum torque of 330 Nm. That’s .6 seconds faster than the previous electric Cooper SE and the same time as the previous ICE powered Cooper S.
The range determined according to the WLTP test cycle is up to 190 miles (305 kilometers) for the MINI Cooper E based on the high-voltage battery with 40.7 kWh of capacity. Using very rough math that would put the Cooper at an estimated 148 miles range.
In the MINI Cooper SE, the calculated WLTP range increases to a maximum of 250 miles or 402 kilometers with to a battery capacity of 54.2 kWh. Again using rough math that would be roughly a 200 mile range with EPA test procedures. However it’s important to note that this is using averaged data where the EPA range is typically around 20% lower than what we see with WLTP testing. In our experience the answer lies somewhere in the middle.
The MINI Countryman Electric will be available in two performance levels that look to be a tangible increase in performance over the previous ICE models. While technically a base mode, the MINI Countryman E will have an output of 204 hp and 184 ft lbs of torque – more than even the previous ICE powered Countryman S.
The headlining MINI Countryman SE ALL4 will deliver the most power ever seen in a MINI – 313 hp and staggering 364 ft lbs of torque. That dramatically increases straight-line performance. The F60 ICE powered Countryman All4 S can do 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in 7.3 seconds. This new 313 hp MINI Countryman SE does the same in only 5.6 seconds – almost a 2 second improvement.
Countryman E * | Countryman SE | |
WLTP Range – Europe | 287.073 miles | 269.054 miles |
EPA Range – United States ESTIMATED | 225 miles (EST) | 210 miles (EST) |
The MINI Countryman will not only be the most powerful ever but offer the more electric range than we’ve seen from the brand. The base MINI Countryman E will have a WLTP calculated range of 287 miles from its 64 kWh battery. Looking at EPA figures compared to the WLTP we typically see a 20% decrease due solely to testing procedures that are intended to give a more conservative view of range. With that in mind we expect an EPA range of approximately 225 miles for the base Countryman E.
The MINI Countryman SE ALL4 uses the same 64 kWh battery for a WLTP range of 269 miles. Using that same rough math, we’d expect an EPA range of around 210 miles.
Like the new MINI Cooper Electric, the battery of the MINI Countryman can be charged via alternating current with 22 kW. Fast charging with direct current is possible in both all-electric models with 130 kW. This means that just under 30 minutes of charging at a fast charging station is enough to charge the battery from 10 per cent to 80 per cent. Depending on the weather conditions, active navigation (via MINI Navigation) to a fast charging station can ensure the battery reaches the ideal temperature for efficient charging in advance. This can significantly reduce charging time, especially in cold outdoor temperatures.
While MINI hasn’t released details specs yet on the Countryman SE, we do have them for the BMW iX1 which it is based on. We don’t have global data (much less US specific data) but we do have European data on charging speeds which should give you a more detailed idea of what we’ll see with the 2025 MINI Countryman Electric.
Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
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Standard 11.0 kW On-Board Charger | ||||
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 33h15m | 11 km/h |
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 20h45m | 18 km/h |
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 10h30m | 35 km/h |
3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 7 hours | 53 km/h |
3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW † | 7 hours | 53 km/h |
Optional 22.0kW On-Board Charger * | ||||
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 33h15m | 11 km/h |
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 20h45m | 18 km/h |
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 10h30m | 35 km/h |
3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 7 hours | 53 km/h |
3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x32A | 22 kW † | 3h30m | 100 km/h |
The new J01 MINI Cooper electric and U25 MINI Countryman (electric & ICE) will publicly debut at the Munich Motor Show next week. While MINI hasn’t confirmed production timing, our sources have confirmed that the J01 will go into production this fall in China and will be sold in Europe, Asia and South America initially. Plans for North America are still being finalized as are plans for UK production. Both should be announced shortly.
The J01 MINI Cooper electric and U25 MINI Countryman will be followed by the internal combustion U25 Countryman which will be shown later this year. Then we’ll see the heavily revised F56 morph into the F66 internal combustion MINI Cooper. This will be MINI’s answer to all those who want a Cooper but aren’t ready for electric. Finally we’ll see the all electric MINI Aceman crossover which effectively takes the place of the beloved MINI Clubman. The Aceman will be a small crossover roughly the size of the original MINI Countryman and will be released late next year.
The New MINI Family | Drivetrain | Pricing | Start of Production |
J01 MINI Cooper E | Electric | 32,900€ | 11/2023 |
J01 MINI Cooper SE | Electric | 36,900€ | 11/2024 |
U25 MINI Countryman C | ICE (Petrol) | 39.900€ | 11/2023 |
U25 MINI Countryman D | ICE (Diesel) | 42.900€ | 11/2023 |
U25 MINI Countryman E | Electric | 43.500€ | 03/2024 |
U25 MINI Countryman S ALL4 | ICE (Petrol) | 45.900€ | 11/2023* |
U25 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 | Electric | 49.500€ | 03/2024* |
U25 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 | ICE (Petrol) | 56.500€ | 03/2024* |
F66 MINI Cooper | ICE (Petrol) | TBD | 07/2024* |
F66 MINI Cooper S | ICE (Petrol) | TBD | 07/2024* |
F66 MINI Cooper JCW | ICE (Petrol) | TBD | 11/2024* |
F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door | ICE (Petrol) | TBD | 07/2024* |
F65 MINI Cooper S 5 Door | ICE (Petrol) | TBD | 07/2024* |
F67 MINI Cooper Convertible | ICE (Petrol) | TBD | TBD* |
F67 MINI Cooper S Convertible | ICE (Petrol) | TBD | TBD* |
J05 MINI Aceman | Electric | TBD | TBD |
J05 MINI Aceman S | Electric | TBD | TBD |
For more coverage of the new generation MINI released today, check out the following articles and videos.
MINI Cooper EV: Premier | MINI Cooper EV: Hands-On Review | MINI Cooper EV: Video Review
MINI Countryman EV: Premier | MINI Countryman EV: Hands-On Review | MINI Countryman EV: Video Review
New MINI Family: 1st Look Video | MINI Circular Display & MINI OS9 Hands-On Review
5 Comments
„MINI Cooper SE does 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds (…) and the same time as the previous ICE powered Cooper S.”
MINI claims 6.6 sec 0-100 km/h for 178 hp Cooper S F56. Wondering how heavy must be J01 so additional 40 hp makes it still slower. There was no official info for 192 hp hatch, but was a bit better like 6.5 sec.
It would be nice if you provide range and other specs in kilometers too, as you to with acceleration.
This is the only data MINI provided us.
“The new MINI Cooper electric … it’s literally double the range on the WLTP cycle.”
No it isn’t.
MINI UK says the WLTP range for the existing SE is 140 – 143 miles.
250 miles isn’t double that.
MINI DE says the WLTP range for the existing SE is 203 – 233 km (combined).
MINI DE says the WLTP range for the new SE is 377 – 402 km (combined).
That’s not double, either.
250 miles (WLTP) is a significant improvement; there’s no need to oversell it as “literally double the range”.
This is reference to the info MINI provided which speaks for itself. There are a lot of varying numbers out there.
Wow, that Countryman Electric is as pretty as a Pontiac Aztec!