Mini Cooper SE Charged Edition launched at Rs 55 lakh

Mini India has launched the Charged Edition of the Cooper SE EV at Rs 55 lakh (ex-showroom, India), Rs 1.5 lakh more than the standard model. Offered as a completely built unit (CBU), the Charged Edition will be limited to just 20 units.

1. Mini Cooper SE Charged Edition available in Chili Red colour
2. The interior is the same as the standard model
3. It has a WLTP-certified range of up to 270km

Mini Cooper SE Charged Edition exterior changes

The Charged Edition is only offered in the Chili Red colour with a white finish for the roof, wing mirrors, light surrounds, handles and logos. It also gets matte red stripes on the bonnet, tailgate and doors accentuated by yellow stripes. The 17-inch alloy wheels with yellow accents have been carried over from the standard Mini Cooper SE.

Mini Cooper SE Charged Edition interior, features

The interior as well as the features list have been carried over unchanged from the standard Cooper SE. It continues with an all-black interior with yellow accents, an 8.8-inch touchscreen and a 5.5-inch digital instruments cluster. The Charged Edition also gets multiple toggle switches and media controls in the same circular unit that also houses the touchscreen.

Mini Cooper SE Charged Edition powertrains

Powering the Charged Edition is an electric motor that produces 184hp and 270Nm of torque, drawing power from a 32.6kWh battery. Power is sent to the front wheels and it has a claimed 0-100kph time and top speed of 7.3 seconds and 150kph, respectively.

Mini claims the Cooper SE has a WLTP-certified range of up to 270km, and it is capable of charging from 0-80 percent in 36 minutes via a 50kW DC fast charger. With a 11kW wallbox charger (provided as standard), the Cooper SE can be charged from 0-80 percent in 2 hours and 30 minutes (claimed), while using a 2.3kW charger takes 9 hours 43 minutes (claimed).

Mini Cooper SE rivals

The Cooper SE sits in a niche of its own without any direct rivals in the market. In terms of price, it will go up against the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Rs 44.95 lakh), the Volvo XC40 Recharge (Rs 56.90 lakh) and the Kia EV6 (Rs 60.95 lakh-65.95 lakh).