All-electric MINI Cooper SE launched in India

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The all-electric MINI Cooper SE has finally arrived on the Indian shores, priced at INR 47,20,000, ex-showroom, Pan India. The Cooper SE is being imported to India as a completely built-up unit (CBU), obviously. But there’s one small problem, and that is the pre-launch bookings were commenced in October 2021 itself and BMW says that all available units from the first batch of imports have been sold-out (most likely to dealers). However, orders for the new batch will commence from March 2022 and can be ordered online at shop.mini.in.

“10 years into the country, MINI India is proud to bring the first all-electric car in the compact premium segment. In line with our ‘Digital First’ strategy, it is also the first series model exclusively available for booking on the MINI Online Shop and was completely sold out during the pre-launch booking phase itself,” said Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India.

The Cooper SE made its global debut in July 2019 and is currently available only in a 3-door version. In 2021, Germany became the largest consumer of the Cooper SE with 10,140 units delivered. As for the Indian market, key features include 17-inch aerodynamically optimized wheels, a 5-inch digital driver display, an 8.8-inch central touchscreen, sport seats upholstered in a combination of cloth & leatherette, Harman Kardon audio, and wireless smartphone charging.

Standard safety equipment comprises front airbags, ABS, Brake Assist, 3-point seat belts, Dynamic Stability Control, Cornering Brake Control, Crash Sensor, and run-flat tyres.

The car is available in four exterior colors: White Silver, Midnight Black, Moonwalk Grey and British Racing Green, all combined with those yellowish-green (Energetic Yellow) accents.

The Cooper SE packs a single electric motor at the front, offering 135 kW (184 metric hp) and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque, enough for a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in 7.3 seconds. A T-shaped 32.6 kWh battery pack on the vehicle floor is claimed to offer a range of up to 270 km (168 mi). DC fast charging is possible at up to 50 kW, with which, up to 80% charge is said to be achieved in about 36 minutes.