The name ‘MINI’ reminds you of a sweet yet powerful hatchback that everyone wishes to own. In India, these small cars really make sense and if it is a MINI, then a big congratulations to the owner as you have got the luxury alongside practicality under one roof.
Lately, BMW Group has been planning to launch an all-electric version of the same. Looks like they had a successful launch and therefore, MINI Electric has finally got a sticker price of Rs.47.20 Lakhs (Ex-showroom, Delhi).
Planning to buy a car with zero emissions? This could be the right time to ahead with a sensible yet powerful electric car called MINI Electric.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- The all-new MINI Electric is now available for sale in India.
- Priced at Rs.47.20 Lakhs, it is available as a CBU unit here.
- It receives minor cosmetic changes for a separate identity.
MINI Electric
Exterior & Design
Remember the standard three-door MINI? This is definitely going to remind you of the same. To differentiate it from the standard model, the brand has decided to offer a cover for the grille area, 17-inch newly designed alloy, revised bumpers and a socket for charging. To note, the tailpipes have been removed and several ‘Yellow’ panels are also there to act as a key differentiator.
Interior
Just like the regular MINI, the electrified version also feels premium with lots of features on offer. Starting with the dashboard, it comes finished in around six colour shades as per the buyer’s choice. Also, the seats are covered in high-quality material for an upmarket feel.
Feature-wise, the hatchback is loaded up to the brim with a 5-inch fully digital driver’s display, sports seats, Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, and an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system to name a few. To keep the tyres in check, MINI Electric is also available with a tyre pressure monitoring system as standard.
Powertrain and Charging
For now, a 32.6kWh battery pack that works in conjunction with a powerful electric motor churns out a massive 181BHP and 270Nm of peak torque. As a result, the electric version of MINI is capable of clocking a triple-digit speed in 7.3 seconds along with a rated top speed of 150kmph.
Another interesting part about this new hatchback is that it is equipped with four drive modes, namely – Green, Green Plus, Mid and Sport. Although the 270km range of MINI Electric is something to worry about and hence, the carmaker has decided to offer fast charging as well.
A 50kW charged can juice this battery pack from 0-80% in just 36 minutes. Meanwhile, the standard 11kW wall charger takes around 150 minutes to do the same.
Electric Cars in India
India in terms of electric vehicles is growing at a tremendous pace. For entry-level, there are electric cars such as Tata Nexon EV and MG ZS EV available for sale. Meanwhile, several luxury carmakers such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Jaguar have also introduced their electric products in India.