2024 Mini Cooper EV and Countryman EV Teased Ahead of September 1st Unveiling

Mini is set to introduce the 2024 Cooper EV and Countryman EV, featuring upgraded specs and looks.

• The 2024 Mini Cooper EV rides on the Spotlight platform, offering a longer wheelbase and wider track.

• The Cooper E trim comes with a 40 kWh battery, providing approximately 386 km of range.

• The Mini Countryman EV will share a platform with the BMW iX1 and will feature both E and SE ALL4 variants.

The forthcoming debut of the 2024 Mini Cooper EV and 2024 Countryman EV is slated for September 1. Ahead of this event, Mini has shared a final teaser, offering insights into the upcoming electric models.

The 2024 Mini Cooper EV is built on the Spotlight electric-vehicle-focused platform, designed with a longer wheelbase and wider track compared to its predecessor. Despite these changes, the overall length of the vehicle remains largely consistent at around 3.8 meters (149.6 inches), ensuring a blend of improved interior space and handling dynamics.

The base Cooper E trim is equipped with a 40-kilowatt-hour battery, providing an estimated range of approximately 386 kilometers. The electric powertrain will incorporate a single motor generating 181 horsepower. For those seeking enhanced performance, the Cooper SE variant will feature a 54-kWh battery pack, delivering 215 horsepower. Anticipated starting prices for the Cooper EV in the UK are expected to be around 30,000 pounds, with sales anticipated to begin during the summer of 2024.

Spy photographs hint at a potential development of a John Cooper Works (JCW) variant, which could offer performance-oriented enhancements compared to other trims. However, specific details concerning the JCW variant’s specifications remain undisclosed.

Mini has already unveiled the interior design of the Cooper EV, which showcases a streamlined layout. The circular screen on the dashboard serves a dual purpose as both an infotainment display and an instrument cluster. A head-up display and physical buttons are incorporated into an oval-shaped section on the center stack.

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The Mini Countryman EV will share its platform with the BMW iX1 and will come in two variants. The base E trim features a single motor with an output of 188 horsepower and a 54-kWh battery. The SE ALL4 trim boasts dual electric motors – one at the front and another at the rear – providing a combined output of 308 horsepower and equipped with a 64-kWh battery pack. An eventual introduction of a John Cooper Works variant is also anticipated for the Countryman model.

Both electric Mini models will be showcased as part of BMW Group’s significant electrification presentation at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany. Alongside the Cooper and Countryman EVs, the event will also feature the i Vision Circular and i Vision Dee concepts, the i7 in an armored version, and the iX5 Hydrogen, showcasing the automaker’s fuel cell technology.