The MINI Aceman SE has arrived in Australia, with the 160 kW electric crossover positioning itself between the MINI Cooper and MINI Countryman in the local lineup. BMW says the rear-floor battery delivers up to 405 kilometers (about 252 miles) on the WLTP cycle — a figure that, per the standing editorial caveat, runs roughly 15 to 20 percent above what comparable EPA testing would typically return. The model went on sale in Australia last year and is featured here in a Sydney drive piece released by MINI Corporate Communications.
Highlights
- 160 kW (218 hp) front-wheel-drive electric crossover, just under 4.10 meters (13.5 feet) long
- 49.2 kWh usable battery capacity; up to 405 km (252 miles) WLTP range per BMW
- 330 Nm of torque available from standstill, per the company
- Sold in Australia alongside the MINI Cooper and MINI Countryman since last year
Powertrain and Driving Character
BMW reports the Aceman SE produces 160 kW (218 hp) and 330 Nm of torque from standstill, sent through a front-wheel-drive layout. The company describes steering as light and direct, with the floor-mounted battery contributing to a low center of gravity. WLTP combined energy consumption is rated at 14.7 kWh/100 km, with CO2 emissions of 0 g/km and a CO2 class A rating under the German PKW-EnVKV regulation.
The usable battery capacity is 49.2 kWh, and BMW says urban driving allows the Aceman SE to cover close to 400 kilometers (about 249 miles) on a charge.
Australian Market Context
At just under 4.10 meters in length, the Aceman SE is positioned below the larger Countryman and above the three-door Cooper in MINI’s local range. The source notes that Australia’s largest cities are dominated by utes and ruggedized SUVs, with the compact electric crossover representing a contrast to that segment.
BMW also points to limitations in the Australian fast-charging network compared with Europe, observing that most EV owners in the market charge at home and that public fast chargers are concentrated in car parks and select service stations. The company suggests buyers planning longer East Coast journeys should account for the sparser high-power network.
Cabin and Equipment
Inside, the Aceman SE features a 240 mm (roughly 9.4-inch) circular OLED central display, head-up display, voice control, and seats with a massage function. Projectors cast lighting graphics in varying colors onto the textile dashboard, with ambient lighting adjusting to the selected driving mode.
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