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.
Conversely, making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor Performance was announced in January 2023. It is powered by a 82 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 591 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces All-Wheel Drive 350 kW (476 hp), enabling an acceleration of 4.2 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 205 km/h (127 mph). Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 63000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | February 2023 | January 2023 |
| Release date | April 2023 | September 2023 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 135 kW (184 hp) | All-Wheel Drive 350 kW (476 hp) |
| Torque | 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) | 740 Nm (546 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 8.2 sec 0-100 km/h | 4.2 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 150 km/h (93 mph) | 205 km/h (127 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 28.9 kWh usable, 32.6 kWh total | 82 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 350V | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V |
| Driving range | 201 km | 591 km |
| Consumption | 17.2 kWh/100 km | 17 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 11 kW, 100% in 8 hours |
| Charging station | CCS 50 kW max, 0-80% in 35 min | CCS 205 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 2 door convertible, 4 seats | 5 door fastback, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 3850 x 1727 x 1427 mm (151.6 x 68.0 x 56.2 in) | 4606 x 1859 x 1473 mm (181.3 x 73.2 x 58.0 in) |
| Weight | 1470 kg unladen | - |
| Wheels size | R17 | R19, R20 |
| Trunk volume | 160 l | 405 l, 1095 l max |
| Front trunk | No | 41 l |
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Display
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| Center screen | 8.8" touchscreen | 11.2" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 5" | 12.3" |
| Head-up display | Yes, retractable | No |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats |
| Roof | Retractable textile soft top | Panoramic glass roof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Parking Assist | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera |
| 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 radar, 1 front camera, 2 side cameras, 1 rear camera. Lane Keeping Aid, Blind Spot alert, Collision risk warning, Rear Cross traffic alert, Driver Alert Control, Road Sign information, Active high beam, Emergency brake lights, Post-Impact Braking |
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| Price | 56000 USD | 63000 USD |