MINI aims to become an all-electric brand from 2030. some very important models. We will leave from the new Countryman that will be; also proposed in a 100% electric version, whose debut is expected later this year. It will be then the turn of the new electric MINI (the new generation will in any case also be endothermic) and will follow; also presented the new Aceman, a model that will be; offered exclusively with battery.
And speaking of the new electric MINI, more information arrives thanks to Autocar who had the opportunity to participate in an event organized by the brand, in which he was able to speak with Stefanie Wurst< /strong>, CEO of the car manufacturer.
THE NEW ELECTRIC MINI
While maintaining a length of about 3.8 meters, the new MINI will be characterized by a distinctive design. for a wider roadway; wide, a longer front overhang; short, wheels more; large and one step larger; long. The aesthetic differences between the electric and endothermic model will be minimal. However, the 5-door version will be available. available only with petrol engines.
The electric MINI will take advantage of; a new platform developed by the joint venture between MINI and Great Wall Motors and will be; made in China. According to reports, the car will be in use. available in two versions with different powertrains. The basic Cooper E version will be able to; count on about 184 hp and a 40 kWh battery. Instead, the Cooper SE Model will have of an approximately 218 HP electric motor powered by a 54 kWh accumulator. For the moment, there is talk of a range of 240 miles, equal to about 386 km.
The range will come later. also a JCW version that will be able to; always count on the 54 kWh battery. The engine power should be around 250 HP. For the electric MINI, the car manufacturer has also developed a specific artificial sound that will change the sound. depending on the modality; chosen driving style.
The new endothermic MINI will be; proposal with different petrol engines although, at the moment, there are still no precise details. A new JCW version should also arrive. All models with an internal combustion engine should only have an automatic gearbox.
Information certainly interesting. There is still some time left before the debut of the new electric MINI. Therefore, further details on the development of this model will surely emerge.
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