Only 15 units will be built. Each costs RM238,380.78, RM20,000 more than the Cooper SE.
The First Edition also debuts an all-new exterior colour in the MINI Yours Enigmatic Black.
What the buyer gets for paying extra is extra luxury such as the MINI Yours Walknappa Leather Lounge Upholstery, MINI Yours Walknappa Leather Steering and Panorama Glass Roof.
At night, the MINI come to life with MINI Yours Illuminated Interior Surface as it lights up from a choice of 12 ambient light colours.
The First Edition arrives in the exclusive MINI Yours Enigmatic Black, featuring its front blade and aero-optimised mirror caps in Energetic Yellow. Alternatively, the MINI Electric First Edition can be ordered in the popular White Silver with Energetic Yellow accents. The roof for both exterior body colours will be available in Black and is completed with the Panorama Glass Roof.
The three-door hatch is fitted with the Lights Package which includes the Matrix LED headlights and LED rear lights featuring the Union Jack design.
The limited edition sports bespoke side scuttles and door sills that bears the indication of units available such as “one of 15”.
Interior and exterior mirrors have anti-dazzle function. The car comes with 17-inch wheels in the MINI Electric Power Spoke two-tone with run flat tyres. Behind, the First Edition features a charging flap with an embossed E-badge in Enigmatic Black.
Like the standard electric MINI, the First Edition is powered by a synchronous electric motor developed by the BMW Group. The front-axle electric engine is capable of 135kw/184hp, as well as a 12-module T-shaped battery unit with a net capacity of 28.9kWh. The First Edition has a peak torque of 270Nm, and emits zero carbon emissions locally while consuming 16.8 – 14.8kWh per 100km of travel.
Top speed is 150kph and range is 234km (WLTP) or 270km (NEDC) while capable of achieving the century sprint in 7.3 seconds. The car has a single-speed transmission and integrated differential that MINI says maximises the go-kart feeling.
As an electric car, the First Edition features only one pedal.
The electrically powered vehicle can be decelerated at low speeds without using the brake system and is driven using a single pedal. It also features the actuator-contiguous wheel slip limiter (ARB) function which significantly improves traction by providing faster control. Four driving modes in Sport, Mid, Green and Green+ are available.
The luggage capacity remains at 211 litres with the ability to expand up to 731 litres.
The First Edition offers navigational information via an 8.8-inch MINI Navigation System featuring the full MINI Connected suite including Teleservices, Remote Services, Intelligent Emergency Call, MINI Online and Apple CarPlay. The car is also fitted with a head-up display, 12-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System, and wireless charging function for mobile phones.
A digital instrument cluster comes standard with the First Edition, capable of displaying key information like speed, range, state of charge of the battery. It can also display the current MINI Driving Mode, which then calibrates the colour shown on the light ring in the central instrument accordingly.
It takes 36 minutes to be charged from zero to 80% at a DC charging station but takes two and half hours if one uses the MINI Wallbox Plus.
At home, the MINI can be charged to 80% in 12 hours with the yellow contingency charging cable which is available with the vehicle. Owners can also view the charging progress on the inside of the charging flap.
The First Edition is equipped with the Driving Assistant System, a camera-based driving assistance system package consisting of the Speed Limit Info and digital high-beam assistant that automatically activates at speeds of 50kph and higher, or when there is insufficient exterior lighting.
The Park Assistant, front and rear Park Distance Control, Cruise Control with braking function, along with the Wired packages also come as standard.
The First Edition is now open for booking at all authorised MINI dealerships nationwide.
The First Edition is backed by four years unlimited mileage warranty, 8 years/100,000km battery warranty with free scheduled service.
In addition, the car is covered by MINI Malaysia’s 5 years roadside assistance programme (tel: 1800-88-8808) that include a 24-hour, 365-days-a-year accident and help on the phone and on the spot hotline, free towing services and when needed (over 200km from residential home), replacement vehicle, seamless mobility, accommodation, mobility services solutions as well as repatriation services.
