The Electric J03 MINI Cooper Convertible is Coming – Here’s What We Know

Just because MINI is going electric doesn’t mean they won’t make open top cars. Through our sources, we can now confirm that MINI is planning to build an electric (J03) MINI Cooper Convertible. What will it be based on and where will it be made? Let’s dive into what we know.
The J03 MINI Convertible will leverage the J01 platform that underpins the new electric MINI Cooper and forms the foundation of the J05 Aceman. According to sources the convertible looks like it will be built primarily at the Oxford plant in the UK. While our sources didn’t say it wouldn’t also be built in China, BMW forecasts the majority of its sales in the UK, Europe and North America. And yes, as you’d expect being built in the UK will mean North American imports as well.
It appears that MINI might debut the car in 2025 with sales beginning in 2026. This timing could coincide with a LCI refresh scheduled for the J01 which could include tweaked styling and even higher range and performance.
If we look at previous convertible introductions, expect MINI to introduce several new exterior colors, interior trims and even a new wheel design.
Sources tell us that MINI will likely use a similar top to what we’ve seen on the F57 albeit with more attention focused on aero efficiency. This effort will be focused on reducing drag typically associated with convertible tops.
This also means MINI will, for the second time in their history, have two open-tops to choose from. Previously MINI offered the R57 Convertible alongside the R59 Roadster. While those cars had some clear differences, the only real distinction between these two new models on the surface will be EV or combustion power.
What do you think? Would you buy an electric MINI Convertible? Let us know in the comments below.
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Highly considering it, if it comes to North America. I will miss the AWD of my clubman, but I think it’d be worth it.
If this comes out before the J01 I’d consider it. Depends on the range, cost, type of charging port, etc. Mini should offer a choice between a black or white convertible top, just like the hardtops.
On a side note, the new MINI Cooper really looks like a frog these days. I like frogs, but damn.
Of course, the J03 shares its chassis with the J01 or the J05, but above all, with that of the Chinese Ora Cat
The chassis is unique to MINI, design by BMW and has no relation to any Ora models.
Yes!
Heck yeah I’d buy an electric MINI Convertible! I would’ve splurged on teh F57 SE mini production run had it been available in the U.S. I love EVs, I love MINIs, I love convertibles, so an electric MINI Convertible is the trifecta!!