Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Economy
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kWh/100 km
Economy
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km/kWh
Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.
Speed is also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).
While initially called the MINI Hatch or MINI Cooper SE, the branding was simplified to MINI Electric, as an all-new Mini Cooper was set to release in late 2023.
Previous Models
These model(s) are only available second-hand, either locally, or as used imports.
Mini Electric
2020→
The electric Mini has had slow but steady sales since introduced in 2020. The small hatchback has a shorter range compared to other EV hatchbacks (note that Mini claims a 233 km range – but this is only possible if you are driving on 50 km/h roads.
Price
Used Price (est.)
$39k+
Performance
0-100 km/h
7.3 s
Top Speed
150 km/h
Total Power
135 kW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range
203 km
Highway Range
155 km
WLTP Consumption
176 Wh/km
Charging Cost
$4.40/100 km
Battery & Charging
Battery
32.6 kWh / 28.9 kWh
Chemistry
NMC
AC speed (max)
11 kW
DC speed (max)
49 kW
V2L
-
Dimensions
Seats
4
Tow Rating
- / -
Boot Space
211 L / 731 L
Frunk
-
Shape
Small Hatchback
Length
3850 mm
Width
1727 mm
Height
1432 mm
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
Mini Electric Reviews
Local reviews on New Zealand roads
Tarmac Life
Electric go-karting – Mini Electric Hatch review
"The Mini electric hatch (for the most part) looks like a Cooper S, it just has a few ‘green’ highlights, and drives like it too. It’s a city-dwelling, go kart handling rascal that’s entertaining to pilot and easy on the environment."
Mini Electric review: how does it drive in New Zealand?
"But this one ticks most of them and that's pretty good. I was going to say I don't want to use another Austin Powers reference but I'm gonna: This sort of car, it really is my bag baby."
See on YouTube →
Sales Rank
All Time
13
Last 12 months
17
The Mini Electric is the 13th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand. Over the past 12 months, the Mini Electric was the 17th best selling new EV.
Tarmac Life
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