(February 20, 2023) Following the positive feedback on the one-off presented in summer 2022, Mini is going ahead with a small series of all-electric Mini Convertible for the European market. "Three years ago, we launched the Mini Electric, and today one in five Mini models sold in Europe is an all-electric Mini. This success has spurred us to implement the small series of the Mini Electric Convertible within only a few months. 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 Europe.



The Mini Electric 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 Mini Electric Convertible also showcases edition-specific 17-inch Electric Power Spoke 2-tone alloy wheels, made from 100 per cent secondary aluminum.

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 color 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.

Based on the Mini Cooper SE Hardtop, the convertible variant is powered by the same electric motor that produces 181 horsepower, routed to the front wheels. Zero to 62 mph takes 8.2 seconds, and on a full charge, the vehicle will achieve a range of 125 miles, according to the less stringent European WLTP testing cycle. What about EPA testing? The similar electric Mini Cooper hardtop sold in the U.S. is EPA-rated with 110-mile range.

The Mini Electric Convertible will be produced in a limited run of 999 units alongside the conventional Mini Convertible in the Netherlands. With just 150 models destined for the UK, the vehicle will be available from April 2023 and priced at £52,500 OTR.

At this time Mini has announced no plans for a U.S. version of the Mini convertible EV.