2025 Mini Countryman Electrical: All You Must Know

Only a few years in the past, the primary electrical Mini Cooper got here to market. Branded because the Cooper SE, this fun-to-drive EV was solely obtainable as a two-door hardtop, which is the smallest mannequin within the Mini Cooper lineup. Now, Mini is including a brand new EV to the lineup, and this time, it is going to be an electrified model of the biggest automotive that the British automaker affords – the Countryman.

The Mini Countryman SE ALL4 is a completely electrical crossover SUV, and, because the title implies, it can come commonplace with all-wheel drive. Not solely does the brand new Countryman get an electrical powertrain, however it has been redesigned with wider wheel arches, shorter overhangs, a sculpted hood and distinctive headlights for a daring look. The roofline slopes all the way down to the rear, giving the Countryman the looks of movement, and it extends past the rear window, ending in a roof-mounted rear spoiler. The rear view of the Countryman SE options flush vertical taillights, which give the Mini a large stance and assist it stand out much more at night time, additional enhanced by the restyled rear bumper.

Distinctive light-weight alloy wheels as massive as 20 inches add to the daring look whereas on the identical time contributing to improved aerodynamics. The Countryman SE achieves a low drag coefficient of simply 0.26, serving to to extend effectivity and general driving vary.

“The brand new all-electric, all-wheel-drive Mini Countryman is the epitome of versatility and driving pleasure. It’s the first Mini ‘Made in Germany’ and makes a press release for environmentally pleasant mobility. Because of its elevated dimensions, it’s a automobile for the whole household,” says Stefanie Wurst, head of Mini.

Powering the brand new Countryman SE ALL4 is a dual-motor electrical drive system placing out 313 horsepower and 363 pound-feet of torque, which ought to ship spritely efficiency. Based on Mini, the electrical Countryman will speed up from zero to 60 mph in about 5.6 seconds.

The 66.45 kWh battery will present an estimated vary of about 245 miles. Charging the Mini Countryman SE may be executed with a DC quick charger at charges as much as 130 kW. With this hookup, it can take just below half-hour to deliver the battery from 10 % to 80 %. The Mini can even characteristic Plug & Cost, which permits the automobile to be acknowledged by public charging stations, so the motive force simply must plug in with no need further authorization to start out energy supply.

The Countryman SE would be the first Mini to supply Driving Assistant Skilled, which permits for partially automated Degree 2 driving on choose divided highways at speeds as much as 37 mph. This technique is designed to ease the stress of driving in site visitors; nonetheless, whereas it’s supposed to be hands-free, the system nonetheless requires the motive force to stay attentive.

Bigger in each dimension than the earlier era Countryman, the brand new model affords significantly extra inside house, each for passengers and cargo. The Countryman’s cabin includes a clear design that offers the Mini a contemporary vibe. The acquainted spherical show nonetheless stays in the course of the dashboard, harking back to the unique Minis that stored the speedometer and gauges within the heart. The big 9.4-inch spherical OLED high-resolution display options driving data and infotainment features. Nearly all bodily controls have been eradicated, including to the recent look.

Mini will provide Expertise Modes that may change the graphic parts of the middle show and alter ambient lighting all through the cabin, in addition to lights embedded within the dashboard. Distinctive driving sounds accompany the search for a very immersive expertise.

The 2025 Mini Cooper Countryman SE ALL4 is offered for pre-order with an estimated beginning worth of round $45,000. Whereas Mini has not formally introduced an on-sale date, we count on this new electrical Mini will arrive in showrooms early subsequent 12 months.