The next generation of three-door MINI hatchback will be sold in two different electric guises from the start and has some serious technical updates in comparison to its predecessor. It also features a much smoother-looking exterior, punctuated by circular motifs and flush-fitting door handles. The interior of the new MINI has a central, circular infotainment screen to echo the styling outside - and there's no instrument cluster in front of the driver, either; just the option of a head-up display. Two models have been confirmed, both single-motor, front-wheel-drive variants. Choose from the 135kW (184hp) Cooper Electric E, or the more potent 160kW (218hp) Cooper Electric SE. MINI promises up to 402km of range with the new EV, which is much more than the outgoing MINI Electric managed, and charging times promise to be decent, with 95kW DC speeds possible for the SE.

MINI Cooper Electric Tech Specs

Model featured	MINI Cooper Electric
Official WLTP range between charges	305-402km
Battery details (usable capacity)	40.7-54.2kWh lithium-ion (gross figures)
Electric motor details	135-160kW single front-mounted
Fastest recharging rate	75-95kW on DC
Energy consumption
Maximum power output	184-218hp
Maximum torque output	290-330Nm
0-100km/h	6.7-7.3 seconds
Towing capability
Kerb weight	1,440kg