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 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance was officially introduced in June 2023. Energy is supplied by a 69 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 460 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates All-Wheel Drive 315 kW (428 hp), enabling an acceleration of 3.6 sec 0-100 km/h (3.4 sec 0-60 mph) and a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 45000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | February 2023 | June 2023 |
| Release date | April 2023 | June 2023 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 135 kW (184 hp) | All-Wheel Drive 315 kW (428 hp) |
| Torque | 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) | 543 Nm (400 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 8.2 sec 0-100 km/h | 3.6 sec 0-100 km/h (3.4 sec 0-60 mph) |
| Top speed | 150 km/h (93 mph) | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 28.9 kWh usable, 32.6 kWh total | 69 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 350V | NMC battery |
| Driving range | 201 km | 460 km |
| Consumption | 17.2 kWh/100 km | 16.3 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 153 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 2 door convertible, 4 seats | 5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 3850 x 1727 x 1427 mm (151.6 x 68.0 x 56.2 in) | 4233 x 1836 x 1549 mm (166.7 x 72.3 x 61.0 in) |
| Weight | 1470 kg unladen | 1943 kg unladen, 2338 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R17 | R18, R19, R20 |
| Trunk volume | 160 l | 318 l |
| Front trunk | No | Yes |
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Display
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| Center screen | 8.8" touchscreen | 12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 5" | No |
| Head-up display | Yes, retractable | No |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Retractable textile soft top | Panoramic glass sunroof, fixed |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Parking Assist | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Park Assist Pilot |
| 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 | Run off road mitigation, Front cross traffic alert with automatic brake, Accident avoidance and collision mitigation, Rear impact mitigation - preventive protection in the event of imminent rear collisions, Lane Departure Warning, Rear cross traffic alert with automatic brake, Mitigating collisions with oncoming traffic by braking, Steering intervention to protect pedestrians and cyclists |
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| Price | 56000 USD | 45000 USD |