Mini Countryman EV range priced

BY MATT BROGAN | 16th Feb 2024

MINI has detailed pricing for its all-electric Countryman E and SE range ahead of the model’s local launch in the third quarter of this year.

The electric duo – which are offered in multiple grades – will join internal combustion engine powered Countryman variants and are built upon an architecture shared with the current BMW iX1.

Pricing for the range will begin at $64,990 plus on-road costs for the entry E Core front-wheel drive and top out at $77,990 + ORC for the flagship SE All4 JCW Sport – or approximately $15,000 more than the equivalent petrol-powered range.

Rivalling the likes of the BMW X1, Kia Niro, and Volvo C40, the Mini Countryman measures 4444mm long, 1843mm wide, and 1661mm tall, and rides on a 2692mm wheelbase. Luggage capacity ranges from 460 litres in five-seat mode through 1450 litres all told.

Countryman E variants feature a 150kW and 250Nm single electric motor and 63.8kWh lithium-ion battery which can deliver a driving range of up to 462km. A 0-100km/h time of 8.6 seconds is quoted.

Countryman SE variants add a second electric motor on the rear axle to deliver all-wheel drive and offer 230kW and 494Nm, the same battery pack, and a range claim of 433km. The model is three seconds faster in the sprint to 100km/h (5.6sec).

Charging for both models is listed at 29 minutes against the standard 20 – 80 per cent measure.

The Core grade offers as standard 18-inch alloy wheels, dusk-sensing LED headlights with auto high beam, LED tail-lights, hands free and powered tailgate functionality, the choice of body-coloured or Jet Black wing mirrors and roof, a 9.4-inch OLED infotainment cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, inductive smartphone charging, Mini personal assistant, a six-speaker/100-watt audio system, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and start, a sport steering wheel and seats, and choice of grey/blue or black/blue cloth upholstery.

For Classic variants Mini adds a panoramic glass sunroof, augmented reality satellite navigation, heated front seats, and (on SE grades) All4 exterior styling elements.

Moving onto Favoured variants we find 19-inch alloys (20-inch on SE grades), UV glazing, a 12-speaker/365-watt Harman Kardon audio package, Anthracite headlining, JCW front seats with electric adjustment, and a choice of Beige, Dark Petrol or Vintage Brown Vescin upholstery.

Finally, on JCW Sport variants, we find 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels, body stripes in Jet Black or Chilli Red, adaptive suspension, JCW brakes and exterior styling elements, paddle shifters and a JCW steering wheel, and JCW Black Vescin/Cord upholstery.

Across the range, the electric Countryman is fitted with a detailed range of safety equipment, including AEB, blind-spot monitoring, exit warning, front and rear parking sensors, intelligent emergency alarm, and a reversing camera.

Classic grades and higher add adaptive cruise control, auto speed limiter, drive recorder (in-built dashcam) and interior camera, parking assistant, and a 360-degree surround-view camera.

2024 Mini Countryman E and SE pricing*: