Mini’s first all-electric convertible will be available from April 2023. The limited edition of the vehicle is priced at £52,500 OTR.
The production of the vehicle is limited to 999 units for Europe, with 150 units destined for the UK market, the company said.
The Mini electric convertible is powered by a compact, yet powerful 135kW (184hp) electric motor, enabling harmonious axle load distribution, agility, and controllable handling. It can sprint 0-62 mph in 8.2 seconds. Offering a WLTP range of 124 miles, the dimensions, including boot space, remain unchanged and provide 160 litres, the company said.
“I'm delighted that we can offer 999 Mini customers an extraordinary and exclusive open-air go-kart feeling,” says Stefanie Wurst, head of the Mini brand.
The convertible is offered with a fixed specification and two exterior paint choices for customers: enigmatic black or white silver. Door handles, side scuttles and the surrounds of the front and rear lights are finished in resolute bronze, and the MINI logo and model lettering feature in piano black. The E logo – also found on the MINI Electric – is situated on the front apron and on the rear. Edition-specific details are found on the side scuttles and door sill trims, featuring consecutive numbering for each of the 999 units available, the company said.
The Mini electric convertible also showcases edition-specific 17in electric power spoke two-tone alloy wheels, made from 100% secondary aluminium, the company said.
For the interior, Mini Yours sports seats in leather lounge design offer seat heating and adjustable thigh support, while the multifunctional sports steering wheel – finished in nappa leather – is also heated and features the Mini electric logo. Interior surfaces are finished in piano black, while ambient lighting and signature Mini Electric yellow colour accents, such as the start-stop toggle switch, complete the interior design.
Premium interior materials are complemented by eDrive services, providing the driver with current energy consumption, range, and tips for economical driving, all displayed on the Mini head-up display. On longer journeys, the active cruise control with stop & go function, and Mini driving assistant enhance comfort, the company added.