MINI may have officially released the first-ever electric MINI Cooper JCW last week, but they have yet to provide all of the technical specifications, including performance, weight, and range. Luckily, we’ve got all of that—and more—in an exclusive look at the new J01 JCW.

Electric MINI JCW Performance

Thanks to a revised electric motor, the J01 MINI JCW will easily surpass the petrol-powered F66 MINI Cooper JCW in terms of outright horsepower. The MINI JCW Electric and the MINI JCW Aceman deliver up to 190 kW (258 hp) and 350 Nm of torque (258 ft-lbs), thanks to this updated motor. The MINI 3-Door accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, while the Aceman achieves the same in 6.4 seconds. Expect 0-60 mph times to be slightly quicker.

MINI Cooper JCW
F66 Cooper JCWJ01 Cooper JCW
Power231 hp 252 hp
Torque280 lb-ft / 1,500 rpm255 lb-ft
Top Speed152 mph124 mph
Transmission7 speed DCTSingle Speed
Track1499 mm / 59 in1538 mm / 61 in
Length (mm/in)3879 mm / 152.7 in3858 mm / 151.6 in
Height (mm/in)1431 mm / 56.38 in1460 mm / 54.4 in
Wheelbase (mm/in)2495 mm / 98.232526 mm / 99.4 in
Curb weight (kg/lbs)1405 kg / 3,097 lbs1730 kg / 3814 lbs

MINI has historically limited its electric cars to 170 km/h (105.6 mph) due to their already limited range. However, they’ve now made the decision to lift that limit, allowing the J01 JCW to reach a top speed of 124 mph—still quite a bit off the 152 mph of the F66 JCW.

The significant downside to electrification is weight, which is clearly evident in the J01 JCW. According to exclusive sources, we can confirm that the curb weight of the new electric J01 MINI Cooper JCW is 3,814 lbs—a significant increase from previous MINI Cooper JCWs, which weighed around 3,000 lbs. The upcoming petrol-powered F66 MINI Cooper JCW will have a substantial 717 lb weight advantage over the J01. This should result in very different on-track experiences for these otherwise similar-looking JCWs.

MINI Cooper JCW

Suspension, Wheels, Tires and Brakes

MINI will follow its typical formula by making mild revisions to the suspension settings from the standard J01 SE, rather than introducing a complete suspension redesign as seen in BMW M cars. Think of this new JCW (and all standard JCW models, for that matter) as following the BMW M Performance strategy of upgrading suspension and braking components, rather than anything radically different.

The J01 MINI Cooper JCW will retain a familiar approach, featuring four-piston front brakes and more aggressive pads all around.

J01 MINI Cooper JCWF66 MINI Cooper JCW (Optional)
Front rims7,5Jx18 LM7Jx17 LM (Opt: 7,5Jx18 LM)
Front tyres225/40/18215/45 R17 (Opt: 225/40/18)
Rear rims7,5Jx18 LM7Jx17 LM (Opt: 7,5Jx18 LM)
Rear tyres225/40/18 215/45 R17 91 Y XL (Opt: 225/40/18)
Front Track1522 mm1499 mm
Rear Track1515 mm1499 mm

As noted above, the J01 JCW will offer a single wheel and tire size, unlike the petrol-powered F66 JCW, which will follow the F56 with a 17” base wheel and an optional 18” wheel with a wider tire.

One interesting note is the track of the J01 JCW. It’s not only wider than the forthcoming F66 JCW, its front track is wider than the rear. This is likely designed to help with initial turn-in.

Electric MINI Cooper JCW Range

J01 MINI Aceman SEJ05 MINI Cooper SE2025 J05 Aceman JCW2025 J01 MINI JCW
Horsepower218 hp218 hp255 hp255 hp
Torque243 lb-ft243 lb-ft252 lb-ft252 lb-ft
Range (WLTP)237 – 253 miles237 – 253 miles221 miles231 miles
Battery Size54kWh54kWh54kWh54kWh

The J01’s battery size remains the same as in the SE models, with a 54.2 kWh capacity (49.2 kWh usable). However, due to increased performance, the range is slightly reduced. The J01 Cooper JCW achieves 231 miles (371 km), and the Aceman offers 221 miles (355 km). Charging speeds are expected to be identical to those of other J01 models.

MINI Cooper JCW

2025 J01 MINI Cooper JCW – Launch Timing and Availability

The J01 MINI Cooper JCW is set to begin production in January 2025 and should reach most showrooms by March 2025. However, North America won’t initially receive the Chinese-made J01 Cooper and J05 Aceman. This should change in 2026, when MINI plans to expand production to its Oxford, UK plant, allowing for North American exports without tariffs.