I DROVE MINI'S CHEAPEST NEW ELECTRIC CAR - BUT IS IT WORTH IT?

EV Channels Review

The reviewer found the new Mini Cooper E 2024, in its base 'Classic trim', to be a surprisingly fun and engaging electric car, especially considering its entry-level status and £30,000 price point. Despite initial reservations about the basic trim, the reviewer was impressed by the car's "fun" driving dynamics, responsive handling (particularly in "go-kart mode"), and playful touches like gamified efficiency displays and character animations. The interior, while basic on this trim, offers good headroom and a "neat" infotainment system running BMW's latest OS. Positives include its "best looking Mini Cooper" design, decent real-world range (around 210 miles city / 160 combined), and a surprisingly practical boot space that can be expanded by folding the rear seats. Negatives were minor, including a slightly "divisive" infotainment form factor and a less refined voice command system. Overall, the Cooper E is deemed an excellent, value-for-money second car or city runaround, significantly improving on its predecessor's usability and range.