Munich – MINI has announced that it will produce a limited series of its all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible, following positive feedback on the unique specimen presented in the summer of 2022. The MINI Cooper SE Convertible is the world’s first locally emission-free premium convertible in the small car segment and represents a significant step in the direction of electric mobility. The limited edition of 999 vehicles will be available in Europe from April 2023.
Stefanie Wurst, Head of the MINI Brand, stated that the success of the all-electric MINI Cooper SE, which launched three years ago, has prompted the company to implement the small series of the MINI Cooper SE Convertible within only a few months. One in five MINI cars sold in Europe is an all-electric MINI, and Wurst is delighted that MINI can offer 999 customers an extraordinary and exclusive open-air go-kart feeling.
The MINI Cooper SE Convertible will be available in Enigmatic Black and White Silver, with Resolute Bronze finishings on the door handles, side scuttles, and the surrounds of the front and rear lights. The MINI logos and model lettering will feature in elegant Piano Black to match. The edition-specific equipment details adorn the door sill trims and side scuttles, and the limited edition 1 of 999 lettering emphasizes the car’s exclusive character.
MINI takes on a pioneering role with the edition-specific alloy wheels. The 17″ cast alloy wheels in Electric Power Spoke 2-tone design are made of 100 percent secondary aluminium. The combination of green electricity during production and the use of the secondary raw material can significantly reduce CO2 emissions compared to conventional manufacturing processes.
The MINI Cooper SE Convertible features extensive interior equipment with MINI Electric Design features. The sports seats are in MINI Yours Leather Lounge design and feature seat heating and adjustable thigh support. The multifunctional sports leather steering wheel in Nappa leather finish contributes to the fun-to-drive atmosphere and stylish driving comfort and can also be heated. The exclusive Piano Black surfaces, which can be stylishly set off by the ambient lighting, also contribute to the car’s exclusive status. The design of the interior emphasizes the fully electric character of the open-top four-seater with yellow color accents, such as the yellow start-stop toggle switch.
The electric motor, which comes from the BMW Group’s electric mobility competence centers in Dingolfing and Landshut, has a power consumption of 17.2 kWh/100 km according to WLTP and combined CO2 emissions of 0 g/km. With a length of 3,850 mm, a wheelbase of 2,495 mm, 1,727 mm width, and 1,427 mm height, the dimensions, including the luggage compartment with 160 l load volume, remain unchanged compared to the conventionally powered MINI Convertible. The electric drive accelerates the MINI Cooper SE Convertible smoothly from standstill to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds, and with a range of 201 kilometers determined in the WLTP test cycle, open-air excursions are possible well beyond the city limits.
The MINI Cooper SE Convertible will be produced in a limited edition of 999 vehicles alongside the conventional MINI Convertible in the Netherlands. MINI highlights its flexibility with this edition, and for the first time, it has set up the production of a small series. In the cockpit, the high-quality equipment is complemented by the eDrive services familiar from the MINI Cooper SE, providing the driver with information on current energy consumption, range, and tips for an economical driving style. On longer journeys, the Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function and the MINI Driving Assistant, among other features, enhance the comfort of the limited MINI Convertible with all-electric drive as standard, making it an excellent choice for drivers seeking a pure electrified go-kart feeling.
