Mini Cooper SE 2020

Starting price: €32,500

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Mini Cooper SE 2020 makes the most sense as a FWD electric hatchback built around compact daily use rather than frequent highway travel. The range story is the difference between 234 km official, about 173 km in mixed use and about 143 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 2 h 59 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 28 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 4 seats, 211-731 L cargo and 8 years / 160,000 km battery warranty. The BEVDB mixed estimate is meaningfully below the official range figure. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is mostly complete.

Best fit
City drivingShort commuteHome charging

Main caveatThe BEVDB mixed estimate is meaningfully below the official range figure.

Range reality

Official WLTP range
234 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
173 km
Cold highway estimate
143 km
Official vs BEVDB gap
-61 km / -26%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 2 h 59 min
Fast charging
10-80% 28 min (est.)
10-80% range added
122 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
4
Cargo
211-731 L
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Mostly complete
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating, Roof load
City - Mild Weather203 km
City - Cold Weather142 km
Highway - Mild Weather174 km
Highway - Cold Weather143 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity32.6 kWh
Usable Capacity28.9 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage160000 km
Cathode MaterialNCM

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationRear Right
Charge Power11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)2 h 59 min
Charge Speed (mild)60 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)50 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 icon
Port LocationRear Right
Charge Power (max)49 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)44 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)28 min
Charge Speed (mild)290 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)220 km/h
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo
Automatically using NavigationNo
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~3h
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW14h 15m13 km/h
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW8h 55m21 km/h
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A7.4 kW4h 25m42 km/h
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A11 kW3h63 km/h
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A11 kW3h63 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~28 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50+ kWCCS connector44 kW avg.28 min286 km/hVehicle-limited above 50 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration7.3 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed150 km/h
Total Power135 kW (184 PS)
Total Torque270 Nm
DriveFWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)173 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)16.6 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

NEDC Real Range

Range270 km
Rated Consumption15 kWh/100 km
Vehicle Consumption10.7 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range234 km
Rated Consumption15.2 kWh/100 km
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Safety RatingNo Data
Adult OccupantNo Data
Child OccupantNo Data
Rating YearNo Data
Vulnerable Road UsersNo Data
Safety AssistNo Data
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Length3845 mm
Width1727 mm
Width with MirrorsNo Data
Height1432 mm
Wheelbase2495 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)1440 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)1770 kg
Max. Payload405 kg
Cargo Volume211 L
Cargo Volume Max731 L
Cargo Volume Frunk0 L
Roof LoadNo Data
Tow Hitch PossibleNo Data
Towing Weight Unbraked0 kg
Towing Weight Braked0 kg
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€32,500
Seats4 people
IsofixNo Data
Turning Circle10.7 m
Platform-
EV Dedicated PlatformNo Data
Car BodyHatchback
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentYes

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.