Making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Mini Cooper SE Convertible was announced in February 2023. At its core, it features a 28.9 kWh usable, 32.6 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 201 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Front-wheel drive 135 kW (184 hp), enabling an acceleration of 8.2 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 56000 USD.
Looking at its competitor, the Nissan Leaf 75kWh was officially introduced in 2025. It is powered by a 75.1 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 600 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces Front-wheel drive 160 kW (214 hp), pushing the car to a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).
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Launch
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| Announced | February 2023 | 2025 |
| Release date | April 2023 | 2025 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 135 kW (184 hp) | Front-wheel drive 160 kW (214 hp) |
| Torque | 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) | 355 Nm (261 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 8.2 sec 0-100 km/h | - |
| Top speed | 150 km/h (93 mph) | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 28.9 kWh usable, 32.6 kWh total | 75.1 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 350V | 75.1 kWh total |
| Driving range | 201 km | 600 km |
| Consumption | 17.2 kWh/100 km | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, 0-80% in 2.5 hours | Type 2 |
| Charging station | CCS 50 kW max, 0-80% in 35 min | CCS 150 kW (max), 10-80% in 35 min |
| Additional | - | Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 2 door convertible, 4 seats | 5 door hatchback, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 3850 x 1727 x 1427 mm (151.6 x 68.0 x 56.2 in) | 4350 x 1810 x 1550 mm (171.3 x 71.3 x 61.0 in) |
| Weight | 1470 kg unladen | 1982 kg unladen |
| Wheels size | R17 | R18, R19 |
| Trunk volume | 160 l | 437 l |
| Front trunk | No | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 8.8" touchscreen | 12.3" or 14.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 5" | 12.3" or 14.3" |
| Head-up display | Yes, retractable | No |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated front seats, heated outer rear seats |
| Roof | Retractable textile soft top | Panoramic glass sunroof with variable light transmission (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal technology) |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Parking Assist | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, ProPilot autonomous parking |
| Connectivity | Wireless Apple CarPlay | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Miscellaneous | Amazon Alexa car integration | - |
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Safety
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| Airbags | 6 airbags: front, side, head airbag system, knee airbag | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving aids | Front camera, collision detection and braking, Daytime pedestrian collision mitigation, Fatigue alert, PostCrash iBrake, Brake assistant, High-beam Assistant | Front view camera and radar. Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Intelligent Around View Monitor, High Beam Assist |
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Misc
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| Price | 56000 USD | - |