2020 Mini Cooper SE Electric | First Drive
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The 2020 MINI Cooper SE is MINI’s first fully electric car offered for sale. Kelley Blue Book’s Micah Muzio traveled to Miami to sample the all-electric MINI to see if it retains the brand’s familiar fun-loving road manners.
The MINI Cooper SE is the brand’s first mainstream, pure electric vehicle. This is a first drive. Let’s drive it. First, yes MINI leased 450 MINI Es back in 2009. But at the end of those leases MINI retrieved their cars. The Cooper SE is the first electric MINI you can keep. In essence the all-new electric MINI is a standard Cooper merged a 32.6-kWh battery pack and a 184-horsepower electric motor swiped from the BMW i3…in this case driving the front wheels. If you know about electric motors you know that they make maximum torque at zero rpm, enabling immediate and powerful thrust.
How does that translate to a MINI Cooper? Let’s see. In an urban setting with frequent stops that punchy pull is intoxicating. For those keeping track, zero to sixty sprints clock in a few ticks above 7 seconds.
At higher speeds the electric powertrain feels plenty powerful. Note: top speed is 93 MPH. There are two-mode regenerative brakes. So the driver can one-pedal drive if so inclined. There are also 4 Drive Modes.
Alrighty, let’s talk price. A base Cooper SE with smart key access and 6.5-inch screen featuring Apple CarPlay starts at $30,750 including destination charges. Exploit a $7,500 federal tax incentive and that price drops to about $23-grand. Even less if you can utilize state incentives. If you want a well-equipped MINI at a tantalizing price, consider the electric. The other important number to consider is range. According to the EPA, the MINI Cooper SE can cover 110 miles. That’s pegs the SE as a fine daily driver, but you’ll need another rig for cross-country jaunts.
For home charging MINI’s Wallbox tops the battery off from empty in as little as 3.5 hours. Use a 50kw DC quick charging station and the battery can achieve an 80% charge in 35 minutes. Speaking of the battery. MINI crammed it into the center tunnel and where the fuel tank would normally be. Consequently, interior space is identical to the standard MINI. With its hefty battery pack the MINI SE weighs 320 pounds more than an automatic equipped Cooper S but that weight is placed low and evenly front to rear. With its 50/50 front-to-rear weight balance and lowered center of gravity, how does the SE steer? Like this! Ooh. That is a proper good time.
Aesthetically speaking, other than vivid yellow accents, unique badging, wheels inspired by British power outlets, and a slightly higher ride height to safely clear the battery pack, the MINI SE just looks like a MINI Cooper. Inside there’s an SE specific drive selector and a special digital gauge cluster but otherwise, it’s a MINI that just happens to be electrified.
Given its range the MINI Cooper SE does not make sense for every American. But it is fun to drive, has charming looks, and thanks to an enticing price and generous tax incentives, it’s a superb value. For daily commutes filled with lively spirit and carpool access, this could be a sweet ride.
How do you feel about the MINI Electric's 110 mile range? Is it enough?
Kelley Blue Book No
Okay for a city commute car, or if you live in the 'burbs and can charge at your garage every night. 110mi is not sufficient for people living without a garage.
Nope! Not making excuses for this thing. It’s fun, but it’s not practical unless you never drive to the airport, a super-far restaurant, or anywhere else outside your usual commute. Mini will get no praise for this in hindsight, dunno why they should get it now.
Hardly.
I drove one back in 2009 so surprisingly fast
23K after tax breaks it's actually a good bargain for a daily commute car, which is what most cars are bought for anyways.
Your kindness towards this vehicle makes me question your critique.
Exactly right! Low range, no autopilot, same price as a model 3, poor charging network, no frunck, hard suspension, outdated sat nav. Mini needs to try again!
200 miles would be great. Because you'll lose 20% for regen and 20% for range anxiety anyway.
Finally an EV of an existing car done right. They just took the original look of the car and tweaked it alittle unlike other car manufacturer who made their ev looks like a futuristic concept car.
Luis Ramirez, check out the upcoming Kia Soul EV and existing E-Niro!!! 👍🏼
Definitely a niche vehicle but as such it may be very appealing to those who need a second vehicle that serves as a daily driver for a 40-50 mile round trip commuter or an errand runner. Leave the midsize or full size SUV at home. Balance your carbon footprint and the reduce contributions to the oil companies. While most EV manufacturers are struggling to extend the range of their vehicles, MINI is aiming for a market the others are abandoning. Furthermore, with tax credits and the driving experience of a MINI, it makes a fairly compelling overall case.
Hi Micah 🙂. The weather is looking amazing in Miami, you and Evelyn have a weekend in Miami.
Man I Love Mini Cooper
Can’t wait for my first EV!
Cute design!
110 range = 70 actual range
Depends how you drive and where you live. In winter (10C/50F and below) and on the highway sure, but in warm weather in city/town driving I imagine you could occasionally do better than 110.
You're not far off, Carwow did a pretty comprehensive test on EV ranges and the cars did about 70-90% of claimed range
@@carlosalba7790 The Carwow test was a good one. The only considerations with it were temperature (7C-4C/ 44F-39F) and it was almost entirely motorway driving, both reduce possible range. Carwow link: czcams.com/video/ZH7V2tU3iFc/video.html
I believe a heat pump is standard for HVAC. Bases on the usable battery capacity I'd imagine 110 miles is very realistic with plenty of opportunity to exceed said range in the city or on back roads. The Heat pump alone with outrun GM and Tesla HVAC efficiency in heating.
The larger, and heavier Kia Niro EV will do 3+ miles per kWh at 75 MPH. The smaller, and lighter Mini is most likely more efficient over the Niro, 90+ miles on the freeway sounds completely realistic. In the real world, with highway and city mixed driving, we regularly see 3.7 - 4.2 miles / kWh with the Niro. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the Mini turns out 115-135 miles in similar conditions, with temperatures approaching freezing even.
Having worked at a MINI dealer for 10 years now, I can tell you with confidence that what they claim, virtually ANYONE should be able to achieve. Roughly 99% of my clients exceed the claimed EPA numbers for fuel economy on all of our cars, including those who, like me, "drive em like they stole em!". I participated in the launch training for the EV and it was stated that the 110 mile range is achieved in the normal "Mid Mode" driving mode, using the higher regenerative braking mode, and that some testers were seeing range closer to 150 miles. I am sure real world numbers will follow soon after launch, and I look forward to taking one home for a few days to see how it does myself.
I love my old mini and would love to buy this one except need a 5 seater. Will there be one with 5 seats?
in coming days i can't wait to watch"the rise and fall of mini cooper" on inside business chanel🥴🥴
Double the range and this would appeal to sooo many more potential buyers.
7 seconds 0-60 for a electric car!?!? Wtf...what's the point for getting this the good range?....ohh wait no not even that
In comparing weights of a MINI S and the new MINI SE...are you including the weight of a full tank of fuel for the MINI S? ~10 gallons of fuel is about 60 lbs of weight the MINI SE won't have...
Why would you not make this rwd??
packaging and interior space.
I was seriously considering the Mini EV to replace our 185K mile Fit. The range is no issue as a second car. They appear to only be available by pre-ordering on the Mini website. I assume it is yet another covid consequence.
You need to show Roman at TFL how to remove the engine cover. Only rich people can use the tax credit, not us normal peeps. The average merican working stiff doesn’t have that much tax liability to recoup the $7500
You literally just yank up on it. I’ll tell Roman next time I see him. 😄
Mini should try to apply this powertrain to the Countryman once they double the electric range and make it a mechanical awd or electric awd.
Love it❤️
I want one. Bad.
$30,000+ for 110 miles of range?? NO SALE!!
Doubt you'll see many of these on the roads here.
You forgot the $7,500 tax credit which brings this down to $22,500. At that price, I'm a customer. This would be a great second car, so huge range isn't important for me.
You seem misinformed about the 'tax credit'. It is NOT an instant rebate or cash-back offer that reduces the price when it comes time to "pay the bill" at the dealership when you take possession of the car. You will need $30k to buy this car, not @22.5k. The 'tax credit' is simply a paperwork figure when you do your taxes the following year and it will NOT get you a $7500 check back from the IRS.
@@996rick I hope they sell well. 10-15K$ used would be a great replacement for our Yaris 3 door.
I like the gauge cluster. I can't afford AAA batteries for the commute.
This is a great inexpensive but characterful city commuter. No I wouldn't dare take this on a road trip from WA to CA, but that isn't the point.
Apparently a city/local car. 0-60 is slow, top speed is low, range is low.
Yes, that's what the reviewers say. people just keep complaining b/c it doesn't do it all. it's meant for a certain market. I drive as little as possible, bike the rest. this is a good vehicle to fill a gap. People make a lot of unnecessary trips anyway. Aside from a commute, many of them are.
This is just a less unique i3. The i3 is great already, but I wouldn’t mind trading it for the new Honda E (that’s if it ever came to the US).
too bad the 'e' ain't coming stateside.. oh well I'll have the Kona electric
Seems a reasonable enough proposition for a city car, but oh dear them wheels have got to go, haha.
DAMN MIKHA WHERE THE HELL YOU BEEN
How about a convertible
Welcome to beautiful Miami, papi.
He's driving around Aventura lmao
Good lm from lraq i love yoe
Thanks so much. It's great to hear we have viewers in Iraq!
😍😍
@@kbb I'm from Iraq too. You so legend
It’s only good for going to Whole Foods and back.
LMAO
Atleast it will be more reliable than the gas engine Mini Cooper lol
I’ve never been here so early! 😂
Yeah. This is one of those rare Saturday videos.
Micah Muzio makes sense
For $2,000 more, you can get the Hyundai Ioniq EV, which is bigger and has 180 miles of range.
This car is a disappointment esp the range why even spend time and money making it
@НАТО в шоке, США обосрались this is cheaper than a gas Mini
@НАТО в шоке, США обосрались lol what? This is 20k after incentives and the gas Mini is 23k.
@НАТО в шоке, США обосрались Fair enough. But Kelley Blue Book is American and this video is targeted towards Americans. It is disingenuous to claim that the Mini EV is more expensive, when in fact it is cheaper in the market this video is targeting.
Also anyone with any level of OCD will hate those fucking rims
nice
So a street legal go kart. lol
Langue française suppose
W JAKOŚCI MISTRZYNI, TO PO PROSTU MINI
No vegan interior option, no blind spot monitoring, no good range, no thanks. 🐰
courtney Vegan ok Courtney
The range is a joke.
Eww florida
Hope it flops.
This car is an embarrassment 😬
I love this kid!
Micah, please, keep Lyn in the back office. She's a bore, fake and a tad annoying.
Keep up the good work!
An electrified clown car is not dream car; it's a nightmare car.