2024 Mini Countryman EV: 188-HP and 308-HP Powering Up!

Estimated Range of 280 Miles on WLTP Test Cycle

Come November 2023, the BMW Group Plant Leipzig will be prepped for production of the all-new Mini Countryman. Anticipation is set to skyrocket when an electrified crossover model of the car is finally unveiled a few months prior. To stimulate the hype and buzz even further, the company has now generated new snapshots of the camouflaged auto, along with yielding additional information about its technical specs.

The electric variant will come forth as the Countryman E, providing a single motor with a power yield of 188 horsepower. Other purchasers can opt for the SE ALL4 trim, with two motors attaining all-wheel drive, combined to produce 308 horses at its peak. Subsequently, a highly-potent John Cooper Works version will be released.

This briefing alludes to a lone battery. With a capacity of 64.7-kilowatt-hours, this system is likely believed to deliver an approximate distance of 280 miles or 450 kilometers when evaluated under the WLTP protocol used in Europe.

A previous preview highlighted that the MINI Countryman E is equipped with a 54-kWh power supply, while the SE makes use of a 64-kWh one.

In terms of dimensions, the latest iteration of the Countryman is 5.12 inches (13 centimeters) larger than its predecessor, stretching to 174.4 inches (442.9 cm). Additionally, it stands higher at 63.5 inches (161.3 cm), being more than 2.36 inches (6.0 cm) taller. This auto is built upon the FAAR platform, which also forms the basis for the BMW iX1 Electric Vehicle.

Inside, upcycled polyester derived from PET containers and carpet scraps forms the instrument panel, steering wheel, ceiling lining, and foot mats.

It appears that the newest Countryman model won’t merely be accessible in EV form. Reports and spy shots have disclosed combustion-powered options being put to the test. Allegedly, these variants feature a 1.5L three-cylinder alongside a 48-volt mild hybrid-assisted 2.0L four-cylinder motor.

Mini is making major strides towards the production of its 2025 EV, the Aceman. It enjoys a more compact size in comparison with the fresh-off-the-production-line Countryman, measuring in at 160.4 inches long and 59 inches tall. The base model – the E trim – guarentees 176 horsepower from only one motor and comes outfitted with a 40-kWh battery that offers up an approximated 186-mile range according to the WLTP standardised cycle. On the other hand, the SE iteration cranks the power output to 215hp for those seeking extra power and hugs a 54-kWh battery pack, expanding the driving range to 249 miles per charge. The Aceman will be available exclusively as an EV.

Electric powertrains are arriving soon for the Mini Cooper, as part of their plan to wholly transition to all-electric vehicles before 2030.

Source: Mini