Mini cars have always been known for their playful nature and funky retro designs, characteristics not immediately reconcilable with electric vehicles. However, as the US, and the world, has moved to accept that EVs are the future, automakers are being forced to rethink their lineups. For Mini, this means electrifying its pint-sized models, though it’s been a little slow on the uptake, and there is just one Mini Cooper electric vehicle at the moment.
This is a list of the Mini Cooper electric car models currently for sale in the USA:
Model | Power | Engine | Base Price |
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Mini Cooper Electric Hardtop | 181 hp | Electric | $29,900 |
Some luxury brands have been a bit slower than their mainstream rivals when it comes to adopting electric propulsion technology, which explains why there is just a single Mini Cooper electric vehicle at the moment; this will change in the future. But how does this little electric car stand up to the competition?