√Everything you need to know about the Mini Electric

Did you happen to catch our journey through the Bass Coast Shire on Drive TV? The trip included some breathtaking scenery and a fulfilled pit stop, but we’re sure you have plenty of questions about the vehicle we piloted. Here is everything you need to know about the Mini Electric.

If you missed Season 3 Episode 2 of Drive TV, you can watch it in full on 9Now here.

Or did you see it and want to know more about the 2022 Mini Electric, check out our range test, or for a comprehensive look through the Mini EV you can watch our Virtual Test Drive.

In the meantime, here is everything you need to know about the Mini Electric range…

Who makes the Mini Electric?

The Mini Electric is manufactured by Mini – a British automotive marque founded in 1969, and owned by German automotive company BMW since 2000. The Mini nameplate has a rich racing history with huge success in rally and touring car championships in the 1960s.

Is Mini German or British?

While Mini is owned by German automaker, BMW, it still has ties to its British heritage with its largest plant based in Oxford, England. However, not all vehicles are built there, with some assembled in the city of Born in the Netherlands and in a factory in Graz, Austria.

Mini cars are notorious for including various design elements that nod to its British roots, such as Union Jack tail-lights and badging throughout.

What is the range of the Mini Electric?

The Mini Electric packs a 32.6kWh battery and has a claimed range of 233km. The single electric motor generates 135kW and 270Nm, which is sent to the front wheels.

What is the price of the Mini Electric?

There are two trim variants available in the Mini Electric range. The range kicks off with the Classic 3-door Hatch starting at $55,650 excluding on-road costs. The Mini Yours is the top-tier package, which includes several standard highlights and starts at $62,825 plus on-roads.

How big is the screen in the Mini Electric?

The Mini Electric is equipped with an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Does the Mini Electric have Apple CarPlay?

Yes. The Mini Electric has wireless integration with Apple CarPlay; however, it doesn’t support Android Auto.

How many Mini Electrics have been sold this year?

So far Mini has sold 188 of its 3-door Hatches in 2022; however, the data doesn’t split electric and ICE models, so there is no way of reporting solely on the Mini Electric.

Is the Mini Electric safe?

The Mini 3-door Hatch hasn’t been tested since 2014, when it received a four-star ANCAP safety rating. During testing, the vehicle failed to meet the minimum threshold in the side impact test to score for a five-star rating.

Standard safety features in the Mini Electric include AEB (city) with pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control with stop/go, lane-departure warning, reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, and traffic sign recognition.

How do you start a Mini Electric?

The Mini Electric works exactly the same as its petrol counterpart. It’s simple: make sure the key is inside the car, put your foot on the brake and press down on the stop/start toggle.

What is the Mini Electric comparable to?

The Mini Electric rivals against the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Kona and Tesla Model 3.

What is the boot space in the Mini Electric?

With the rear seats in place, the Mini Electric offers 211L of cargo space, which is the same as its petrol counterpart. Once the rear seats are folded, there’s 731L of cargo capacity available.