[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/all-new-electric-mini-cooper-se\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/all-new-electric-mini-cooper-se\/","headline":"Is this new, all-electric Cooper SE a sign of the future of MINI?","name":"Is this new, all-electric Cooper SE a sign of the future of MINI?","description":"The MINI we know and love gets an all-electric update to celebrate its 60th anniversary Take one of the most popular cars in the UK, choose the best-selling body style, throw in a battery pack and surely, you\u2019ve got yourself a winner!? That\u2019s right, It may not look all that different on the outside, but under the familiar shell of the latest MINI lies a new fully electric motor. As you look closer, you may spot a few signs that […]","datePublished":"2019-07-15","dateModified":"2019-07-15","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/all-electric-MINI-Cooper-SE-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/all-electric-MINI-Cooper-SE-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/all-new-electric-mini-cooper-se\/","about":["Cars","ELECTRIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS","Mini"],"wordCount":349,"keywords":["electric car","Electric Mini","Electric Mini Cooper"],"articleBody":"The MINI we know and love gets an all-electric update to celebrate its 60th anniversaryTake one of the most popular cars in the UK, choose the best-selling body style, throw in a battery pack and surely, you\u2019ve got yourself a winner!?That\u2019s right, It may not look all that different on the outside, but under the familiar shell of the latest MINI lies a new fully electric motor.As you look closer, you may spot a few signs that this is the case, such as a charging port where the filler cap once was and a futuristic cabin featuring a totally digital dashboard display.However, whilst this is clearly a \u2018big deal\u2019 and probably the biggest change to the line-up for 6 decades, fans of this iconic vehicle will be pleased to see that it looks almost exactly the same as the classic MINI hatch and will possibly handle even better.Instead of trying to divide opinions with a radical new design, MINI have taken the conventional route, of course with the usual level of customisation we\u2019ve come to expect with these fun little runabouts.The iconic MINI, powered by electricity and built for the joy of drivingThe fun-factor is as present as ever and since the MINI E is classed as a low-emission vehicle, drivers will enjoy lower running costs compared to other MINIs on the market.Charging is quick and simple, giving 80% charge in just over half an hour and there is the option to either charge up at home or whilst out and about.It was only a matter of time before the MINI joined the EV club and stats so far are looking good; top speed should be 93mph and supposedly, its BMW i3S motor can produce 181bhp and 199 lb ft of torque.If the name is giving you deja-vu, that\u2019sbecause the original MINI E was a prototype in 2008 but this never made it intothe hands of the general public. Now though, the \u2018E\u2019 is available to pre-orderfor real and will be in showrooms by March 2020."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Is this new, all-electric Cooper SE a sign of the future of MINI?","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/all-new-electric-mini-cooper-se\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]