The Mini Cooper SE Electric officially made its debut in May 2023. It is powered by a 49.2 kWh usable, 54.2 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 402 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces Front-wheel drive 160 kW (218 hp), enabling an acceleration of 6.7 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 35000 USD.
Alternatively, making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Dacia Spring Electric 65 was announced in February 2024. At its core, it features a 26.8 kWh usable, 27.4 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 228 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces Front-wheel drive 48 kW (65 hp), enabling an acceleration of 14 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 19000 USD.
| Mini Cooper SE Electric Remove | Dacia Spring Electric 65 Remove | |
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Launch
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| Announced | May 2023 | February 2024 |
| Release date | November 2023 | April 2024 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 160 kW (218 hp) | Front-wheel drive 48 kW (65 hp) |
| Torque | 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) | 113 Nm (83 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 6.7 sec 0-100 km/h | 14 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 125 km/h (78 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 49.2 kWh usable, 54.2 kWh total | 26.8 kWh usable, 27.4 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) | Air-cooled Li-ion 240V |
| Driving range | 402 km | 228 km |
| Consumption | 14.1 kWh/100 km | 13.1 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | No |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 5.25 h | Type 2 7 kW, 20-100% in 4 hours |
| Charging station | CCS 95 kW, 10-80% in 30 min | CCS 30 kW, 20-80% in 45 min |
| Additional | - | Vehicle to load (V2L) - max output 220V/16A |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 3 door hatchback, 4 seats | 5 door crossover, 2/4 seats |
| Dimensions | 3858 x 1756 x 1460 mm (151.9 x 69.1 x 57.5 in) | 3701 x 1583 x 1485 mm (145.7 x 62.3 x 58.5 in) |
| Weight | 1680 kg unladen, 2055 kg gross | 984 kg unladen, 1315 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R16, R17, R18 | R14, R15 |
| Trunk volume | 210 l, 800 l max | 308 l, 1004 l max |
| Front trunk | No | 35 l |
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Display
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| Center screen | 9.5" touchscreen | 10" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | No | 7" |
| Head-up display | Yes | No |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | No heated seats |
| Roof | Glass sunroof, fixed | No glass roof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Parking Assist | Rear sensors, reversing camera, rear park assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | 6 airbags: front, side, head airbag system, knee airbag | Front airbags, side airbags (front/rear) |
| Driving aids | 4 cameras, 12 sensors. Collision detection and braking, Daytime pedestrian collision mitigation, Fatigue alert, PostCrash iBrake, Brake assistant, High-beam Assistant | Advanced emergency braking system (with vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, and motorcycle detection), traffic sign recognition with speed alert, lane change alert, lane keeping assist, driver attention warning |
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Misc
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| Price | 35000 USD | 19000 USD |