Winning in America is a testament to its engineering
The Mini Cooper SE electric was launched in August 26th and in just one month all 26 units were taken up. At a selling price of RM218,381 (with the sales tax discount provided) this latest Mini comes with 8 years or 100,000 HV Battery Warranty for Malaysian customers from the manufacturer.
Great news just in, American publication ‘Green Car Journal’ has just awarded this 2020 MINI Cooper SE its Urban Green Car of the Year Award for 2021. The announcement was made at the virtual Greenbuild International Conference + Expo. Green Car Journal is the leading authority on the intersection of automobiles, energy, and the environment.
This Mini EV can get a quick 30-minute charge using a DC quick charger where the drive will get about 80 per cent of battery capacity, and when fully charged, the MINI Cooper SE will return a range of 234km-270km (depending on which standards are used to measure range). Charging with a MINI Wallbox Plus from 0 power to 80 percent takes about 2.5 hours.
With a low center of gravity, a powerful electric powertrain, and dynamic handling, the MINI Cooper SE is a true performance car that retains all the fun-to-drive attributes MINI owners have come to know and love. With an MSRP of USD29,900, the federal EV credit of USD7,500 along with available state EV incentives, the MINI Cooper SE is one of the most affordable, fun to drive premium EV on the market below USD20,000.
“Demand for the MINI Cooper SE has been incredible, and we are attracting great interest from both current MINI owners and customers who are new to the MINI brand, looking for an affordable, fun to drive electric vehicle,” said Mike Peyton, Vice President, MINI of the Americas. “We are honored by this recognition by Green Car Journal. and with electrification fitting perfectly with the MINI brand, we look forward to welcoming more new people into the MINI family.”
The MINI Cooper SE stands out in this category as a great vehicle for navigating the urban environment in an environmentally conscious manner. Green Car Journal highlighted this award represents MINI’s commitment to offering more efficient vehicles. They also said that the MINI Cooper SE “speaks to drivers yearning for an affordable, fun-to-drive model that’s ideal for zero-emission city life.”
“The MINI Cooper SE is an exceptional all-electric model at a very approachable price, and a well-deserving winner of 2021 Urban Green Car of the Year™,” said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. “In signature MINI fashion, the Cooper SE delivers a fun driving experience along with its easy maneuverability and zero-emission motoring.”
The MINI Cooper SE comes standard with the Signature base trim level that offers a full complement of premium features and equipment. Beyond the standard equipment, two additional trim levels will be offered giving customers the choice to easily add two bundled packages of premium equipment. For more detailed product information on the MINI Cooper SE, check out the MINI Electric Newsroom on MINIUSANEWS.com.
