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.
By contrast, the Volkswagen ID3 Pro officially made its debut in March 2023. It is powered by a 58 kWh usable, 62 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 435 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Rear-wheel drive 150 kW (204 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.3 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 40000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | February 2023 | March 2023 |
| Release date | April 2023 | Q3, 2023 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 135 kW (184 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 150 kW (204 hp) |
| Torque | 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) | 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 8.2 sec 0-100 km/h | 7.3 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 | 58 kWh usable, 62 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 350V | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V |
| Driving range | 201 km | 435 km |
| Consumption | 17.2 kWh/100 km | 14.9 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 7.2 kW, Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 6:15 h |
| Charging station | CCS 50 kW max, 0-80% in 35 min | CCS 120 kW, 5-80% in 35 min |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 2 door convertible, 4 seats | 5 door hatchback, 4/5 seats |
| Dimensions | 3850 x 1727 x 1427 mm (151.6 x 68.0 x 56.2 in) | 4261 x 1809 x 1562 mm (167.8 x 71.2 x 61.5 in) |
| Weight | 1470 kg unladen | 1821 kg unladen, 2280 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R17 | R18, R19, R20 |
| Trunk volume | 160 l | 385 l, 1267 l max |
| Front trunk | No | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 8.8" touchscreen | 10.0" or 12" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 5" | 5.3" |
| Head-up display | Yes, retractable | Yes, with augmented reality |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Retractable textile soft top | Panoramic glass sunroof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Parking Assist | 8 front and rear sensors, front and 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 | 6 airbags: front, side, 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, 2 rear corner radars, front camera. Lane Assist, Forward collision warning and extended and proactive pedestrian protection, City emergency braking system, Driver Alert system, fatigue detection, Travel Assist, Side Assist, Light Assist |
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Misc
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| Price | 56000 USD | 40000 USD |