Mini has released pricing information for the new
all-electric Cooper SE, which will hit U.S. showrooms in March. The electric subcompact hatch has
an MSRP of US$ 29,900*, excluding the US$ 850* destination and handling fee. However,
with the federal tax credits and state electric vehicle tax, some customers
could pay as low as US$ 17,900*.
The new EV will be offered in three trim levels,
with the base model featuring 16-inch wheels, LED headlights and fog lamps,
6.5-inch infotainment system, digital dials, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth,
reversing camera, dusk-sensing headlights and rain-sensing wipers, heated side
mirrors, auto A/C, leatherette upholstery and heated front seats. Moreover,
Cruise control, Active Driving Assistant with Forward Collision Warning and
Acoustic Pedestrian Warning are also standard.
Mini has yet to detail the other two grades, but all
of them are powered by a 181 HP and 270 Nm of
torque electric motor that drives the front wheels, allowing for a 0-96 km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds and a 150 km/h top speed.
The 32.6 kWh battery pack supports 7.4 kW AC
charging, taking 4 hours to charge at home, and up to 50 kW DC charging, which
brings it up to 80 percent in 35 minutes. According to the specifications, the
Cooper SE has a range of 235-270 km.
