MINI’s first electric Convertible arrives as special edition

By dpa | 16 February 2023


LONDON: MINI’s first electric Convertible model has been revealed – though just 999 units are being built for Europe. Priced at £52,500 (RM277,000) in the UK or €60,000 (RM281,000) in the EU, the electric MINI Convertible is part of a "small series" run.

It’ll also be offered in a "fixed specification", with one of just two exterior colours to choose from – Enigmatic Black or White Silver. The door handles and light surrounds will be finished in bronze, while the MINI lettering and model logo will come in black only.

As on the regular hardtop MINI Electric, the ‘E’ logo is located on the front and rear, while the car’s specific number showing its place within the 999-unit run will be applied on the door sill trims.

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"Three years ago, we launched the MINI Electric, and today one in five MINI models sold in Europe is an all-electric MINI," Stefanie Wurst, head of the MINI brand, said. "This success has spurred us to implement the small series of the MINI Electric Convertible within only a few months."

The MINI Electric Convertible also features model-specific 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels made from 100% secondary aluMINIum. This material, which is combined with green electricity during construction, significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared with conventionally made wheels, MINI says.

Inside, there’s a leather-clad cabin with a Nappa leather steering wheel. Interior surfaces are finished in Piano Black, contrasted by yellow accents throughout the cabin.

MINI claims a total range of up to 200km for the MINI Electric Convertible – slightly less than the 230km you’d get from the hard top – yet boot space is unaffected and remains 160 litres. - PA Media

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