Mini is set to launch the second-generation Cooper Electric in India on November 27. It will bring the hatchback in the SE trim, along with a special Paul Smith Edition. Compared to the previous-gen model, the 2026 Cooper Electric will get some design and feature changes on the exterior and interior, along with a larger 54.2kWh battery pack with a claimed WLTP range of 402km.
- Powered by a 218hp, 330Nm front-axle-mounted electric motor
- Features revised lighting elements, a redesigned grille and new wheels
- Gets a circular OLED screen and fabric upholstery on the dashboard
Notably, this is not the first-ever all-electric Cooper in India, as Mini previously offered the first-generation model in 2022, which was brought in limited numbers as a completely built unit (CBU) import.
Second-gen Mini Cooper Electric: All you need to know
Gets a larger battery pack that offers a much higher claimed range than before
The second-generation Mini Cooper SE comes with a 54.2kWh battery pack that offers a claimed WLTP range of 402km, which is a considerable upgrade from the previous-gen model’s 32.6kWh battery with a claimed range of just 270km.
The second-gen model has a front-axle-mounted electric motor that produces 218hp and 330Nm; it is claimed to sprint from 0-100kph in 6.7 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 170kph. The 2026 Cooper SE supports 95kW DC fast charging that is said to top up the battery from 10-80 percent in 30 minutes, while a 7.4kW AC charger can charge the battery from 0-100 percent in 7.75 hours.
Revised lighting elements, a redesigned grille and fresh alloy wheels
The international-spec 2026 Mini Cooper SE has revised circular headlights with circular LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) that are optionally available with three lighting signatures and welcome and goodbye animations. The blanked-off grille is hexagonal and features a radar sensor for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and some silver trims to add contrast to the overall design. There are some air vents on the lower portion of the bumper to cool the internals.
In profile, it gets alloy wheels ranging from 16 to 18 inches in size, flush door handles and a contrasting roof. There is no cladding or a prominent crease over the wheel arches, unlike the previous-gen model. At the rear, the electric hatchback gets triangular wraparound LED tail-lights that support lighting signatures, much like the front DRLs. The tail-lights are joined via a black band with Cooper S lettering. All these changes will be offered with the India-spec Mini Cooper SE as well.
A circular OLED screen and textile surfaces on the dashboard
The second-generation Mini Cooper SE features a curved dashboard that uses fabric upholstery extensively and features a 3-spoke steering wheel with physical controls and a 9.45-inch circular OLED infotainment touchscreen that also shows instrumentation. A coloured head-up display (HUD) is offered as an optional accessory.
There are some physical toggles and switches on the panel under the infotainment system for the drive selector, along with infotainment and AC controls. It gets leatherette seat upholstery. Features on the international-spec model include a panoramic sunroof, a wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control and heated front seats. On the safety front, it gets 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera setup, front and rear disc brakes, ADAS and ISOFIX child-seat anchorages.
Paul Smith Edition offers new colours and design elements
The all-electric Mini Cooper Paul Smith Edition is developed in collaboration with British fashion designer Paul Smith and is offered with some exclusive exterior and interior themes. The exterior colour options include Inspired White, Statement Grey and Midnight Black II, all available with either a green, black or a body-coloured roof. It is also offered with 18-inch black alloy wheels, colourful Paul Smith signature stripes on the driver-side roof edge and Paul Smith lettering on certain elements.
Inside, the Paul Smith Edition gets blue leatherette seat upholstery and a welcome light projection spelling ‘Hello’. It also has door sill guards with ‘Every day is a new beginning’ inscription, and a hand-drawn rabbit on the floor mats. The lowermost spoke of the steering wheel comes with colourful stripes. It gets the same features and powertrain as the standard Cooper SE.
The second-generation Mini Cooper Electric is expected to be priced at around Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom) and will be an alternative to electric SUVs such as the BMW iX1, Volvo EX30, BYD Sealion 7, Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
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