Overview
Based on the gasoline-powered Cooper hardtop, the 2025 Mini Cooper Electric wears a chic new wardrobe that manages to look both modern and vintage, incorporating elements of the brand’s history in its design. Under the hood will be a single electric motor driving the front wheels, just like the outgoing electric Mini, but this time around we’re expecting a larger battery and a longer driving range. Mini hasn’t shown photos of the car’s interior yet, but at one point we reported on a tweet that purported to show some spy shots of the cabin, including one that showed a circular infotainment display. We expect to know more about the next-generation Mini Cooper Electric—and the gasoline-powered variant—before the end of 2023.
What’s New for 2025?
Mini’s electric Cooper enters a new generation for 2025, and one we are hoping will include a more competitive driving range.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
We expect pricing to remain similar to the outgoing 2024 model, and while Mini could change up the trim levels, we expect to see a range of three trims ranging from a base level to a fairly loaded one.
EV Motor, Power, and Performance
Entry-level Cooper E models are powered by a 181-hp electric motor while S E models come with a more powerful one making 215 horsepower. We tested a prototype of the latter and were thrilled by its energetic handling and punchy acceleration. Mini says the S E will be capable of hitting 62 mph in 6.7 seconds, but apparently, an even more powerful dual motor all-wheel drive version wearing the All4 badge will join the lineup later with 313 horsepower. A John Cooper Works high-performance trim is also rumored.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
By our estimates, Cooper Es come with a 36.6-kWh battery pack while S Es come with a larger 53.0-kWh pack, which should be good for about 200 miles per charge. When we get a chance, we’ll test the new Mini Electric on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route and update this story with test results.
Infotainment and Connectivity
A large, circular infotainment display is mounted in the center of the dashboard and our prototype test car had a pop-up head-up display as well. Mini has been tight-lipped about most of the new Cooper Electric’s features and options, but we’ll update this story when we find out more info.
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
Mini provides one of the better warranty plans compared with its competitors, and the company also includes substantial complimentary scheduled maintenance.
- Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
- Electrical components are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles
- Complimentary maintenance is covered for three years or 36,000 miles
As more information becomes available, we’ll update this story with more details about:
- Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe
- Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
- Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
