Mini Cooper Electric and Mini Aceman share the same brand and platform but serve different roles. The Cooper Electric is a small three-door hatch built for tight urban driving and driver engagement. The Aceman is a compact crossover with five doors, aimed at buyers who need more cabin space and flexibility without moving to a larger SUV.
Range differs slightly by size and battery options. The Cooper Electric delivers around 300–400 km WLTP depending on trim, while the Aceman reaches about 300–406 km WLTP, with the higher trims pushing slightly further. Charging is similar across both. Each supports up to about 95 kW DC fast charging and 11 kW AC, with 10–80 percent charging taking roughly 28–31 minutes, so there is no major gap in charging speed.

Price positioning places the Cooper Electric as the entry point into Mini EV ownership, while the Aceman sits above it due to its added size and practicality. The Aceman also carries a slightly higher list price in most markets. Availability overlaps in Europe and other global EV markets, with rollout expanding gradually. This comparison helps you decide between compact driving focus and added practicality within the same lineup.
Within Mini, the Cooper Electric acts as the core hatchback EV, while the Aceman bridges the gap toward the larger Mini Countryman Electric. Both sit alongside earlier models like the Mini Cooper SE.
The Cooper Electric offers agile handling, compact size for dense cities, and strong efficiency, but it limits rear space and overall practicality. The Aceman provides better cabin space, improved versatility, and similar range performance, but it costs more and does not improve charging speed.
QUICK VERDICT; Pick the Cooper Electric for compact size and city driving. Pick the Aceman for more space and daily usability.
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| Models |
Mini Cooper E Electric Mini Cooper SE Electric Mini Aceman E Mini Aceman SE |
| Announced | 2023, May 03 2024, April 24 |
| Status | Available to order. Released 2023, November Available to order. Released 2024, June |
| Country of origin | Britain Britain |
| Base Price |
£ 30,000 - Mini Cooper E Electric € 36,900 £ 34,500 - Mini Cooper SE Electric € 34,900 £ 31,800 - Mini Aceman E € 39,550 £ 36,300 - Mini Aceman SE |
| Power |
FWD 184 hp (135 kW) - Mini Cooper E Electric FWD 218 hp (160 kW) - Mini Cooper SE Electric FWD 184 hp (135 kW) - Mini Aceman E FWD 218 hp (160 kW) - Mini Aceman SE |
| Torque |
214 lb-ft (290 Nm) - Mini Cooper E Electric 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) - Mini Cooper SE Electric 290 Nm (214 lb-ft) - Mini Aceman E 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) - Mini Aceman SE |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
7.3 sec 0-62 mph - Mini Cooper E Electric 6.7 sec 0-62 mph - Mini Cooper SE Electric 7.9 sec 0-62 mph - Mini Aceman E 7.1 sec 0-62 mph - Mini Aceman SE |
| Max Speed |
99 mph (160 km/h)
99 mph (160 km/h) - Mini Aceman E 106 mph (170 km/h) - Mini Aceman SE |
| transmission | Single-speed Single-speed |
| Capacity |
40.7 kWh total -Mini Cooper E Electric 49.2 kWh usable, 54.2 kWh total - Mini Cooper SE Electric 38.5 kWh usable, 42.5 kWh total - Mini Aceman E 49.8 kWh usable, 54.2 kWh total - Mini Aceman SE |
| Tech |
Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type)
Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (400V type) |
| Range |
190 mi WLTP - Mini Cooper E Electric 250 mi WLTP -Mini Cooper SE Electric 193 mi WLTP - Mini Aceman E 252 mi WLTP - Mini Aceman SE |
| Consumption |
222 Wh/mi WLTP - Mini Cooper E Electric 227 Wh/mi WLTP - Mini Cooper SE Electric 227 Wh/mi WLTP - Mini Aceman E 224 Wh/mi WLTP - Mini Aceman SE |
| Recuperation |
Yes
Yes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging |
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 4.5 h - Mini Cooper E Electric Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 5.25 h -Mini Cooper SE Electric Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 4.25 h - Mini Aceman E Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 5.75 h - Mini Aceman SE |
| DC Charging |
CCS 75 kW, 10-80% in 28 min - Mini Cooper E Electric CCS 95 kW, 10-80% in 30 min -Mini Cooper SE Electric CCS 75 kW, 10-80% in 28 min - Mini Aceman E CCS 95 kW, 10-80% in 30 min - Mini Aceman SE |
| Type | 3 door hatchback, 4 seats 5 door crossover, 5 seats |
| Platform | FAAR FAAR |
| Dimensions | 151.9 x 69.1 x 57.5 in (3858 x 1756 x 1460 mm) 4079 x 1754 x 1514 mm (160.6 x 69.1 x 59.6 in) |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in (2526 mm) 2606 mm (102.6 in) |
| Weight |
EU: 1615 kg unladen, 1990 kg gross - Mini Cooper E Electric EU: 1680 kg unladen, 2055 kg gross - Mini Cooper SE Electric EU: 1720 kg unladen, 2170 kg gross - Mini Aceman E EU: 1785 kg unladen, 2235 kg gross - Mini Aceman SE |
| Suspension | Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheels | R16, R17, R18 R17, R18, R19 |
| Trunk/Boot | EU: 7.4 ft³, 28.3 ft³ max EU: 300 l, 1005 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet | No No |
| Towing | No EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked |
| Centre |
9.5" touchscreen
9.5" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display | No No |
| Head-Up | Yes No |
| Seats |
Heated front seats
Heated front seats, massage |
| Roof |
Glass sunroof, fixed
Glass sunroof, tilt & slide |
| Parking Aids |
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Parking Assist
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, remote parking |
| Connectivity |
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Airbags |
6 airbags: front, side, head airbag system, knee airbag
Front, side, head airbag system, knee airbag |
| Driving Aids |
4 cameras, 12 sensors. Collision detection and braking, Daytime pedestrian collision mitigation, Fatigue alert, PostCrash iBrake, Brake assistant, High-beam Assistant
Front radar, 4 cameras, 12 sensors. Collision detection and braking, Pedestrian collision mitigation, Fatigue alert, PostCrash iBrake, Brake assistant, High-beam Assistant, Lane Assistant |
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