NEW 2024 Mini Countryman Electric | Still a real Mini ?

Check out our review of the 2024 Mini Countryman Electric!
In this video, we explore what it's like to drive the new electric Mini. We’ll cover whether it still feels like a Mini, how much it costs, and what it looks like. Plus, we take a look at its unique OLED round infotainment screen.
Highlights:
Driving Experience: How it performs on the road
Mini Identity:Does it still have the classic Mini feel?
Cost: What’s the price tag?
Design: A look at its features and style
Tech: Exploring the new OLED infotainment screen
If you're interested in electric cars or the latest Mini models, this video is for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more reviews!
Subscribe to our channel for more car reviews and updates: / damodrives
Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest videos!
Thanks for watching! Share your thoughts on the 2024 Mini Countryman Electric in the comments below.
#MiniCountrymanElectric #2024Mini #ElectricCars #CarReview #OLEDInfotainment

[@darrencottrell5541]

Great review, buddy. It's good to see you back. Look forward to the Aceman review as and when, one of my possible future models, if I take the electric plunge. Hope you're keeping well.

[@DamoDrives]

Hi Darren glad you enjoyed the video, would love to have more time with the car to really understand it and give more detail. Aceman in theory should be a good car as it’s a bit smaller than the countryman. I also drove the new petrol Cooper S (video should be out next week) and similar and different

[@Abhishek-636]

Good electric car ❤

[@DamoDrives]

I agree although a little expensive for a top spec

[@jimc2676]

The mini first came out in the 50s

[@DamoDrives]

Easy mistake lol 1959 I believe

[@richardpiper4828]

Nice car but you would need your head examining to pay £55k for a Mini. Price comparisons with other cars, particularly the well equipped Korean and Japanese brands, is pretty meaningless when you have to add so many options to get to a like for like basis.

[@DamoDrives]

Cheaper than the BMW ix2 spec for spec mind you. It is a lot of money though

[@TobyFl83]

It would be more interesting for the viewer if you would show the car you are talking about in between instead of just filming yourself.

[@DamoDrives]

I completely agree so sorry I can not do that but each person only has access to it for 25 minutes (that included setting up the cameras) it’s great to get access to the cars but having them for longer so I can do them justice and show them in more detail

[@vanessasherlock4826]

EVs will lose value while the tech changes and improves,I wouldn't look to get any EV for at least another 5 years.

[@DamoDrives]

The only thing I would say about this is most people will have these cars on finance for 36-48 months and then exchange it for a new model. For me it’s not the technology with the issue it’s the public infrastructure and ability to charge at home

[@ndudman8]

nice review damo... but vegan isn't good for the environment... and recycled interior is IMO just a way of make us feel good for having cheap mashed up plastic chemical materials :)

[@DamoDrives]

It would be interesting to find out the actually impact but I could imagine it’s incredibly complex to quantify (in the same way battery impact vs ice)

[@ndudman8]

@@DamoDrives Exactly, and its very difficult to get a non biased view, and co2 and global warming is a con anyway... its pollution and poisoning we should all try to prevent. Thats why personally I've been more looking at cars or tech for their actual value (cost and function) rather than eco cred nonsense which everyone can just argue about. After having an ev + diy solar for 2 years now, personally I'd not go back, the reduced maintenance, smoothness, relaxation and ease of driving with 1 pedal etc... and I used to love the revving up and changing of gears etc while driving smooth and fast. So personally I won't be buying any new ev's, or any car, but looking to 5+ years old, and only Teslas. Once people understand how the charging charging curves work, and the best bat % to not leave the car in for any time to prolong the life etc, simple change the mindset a little, i think its great if you have off road parking+charging at home. If you don't have your own charger though or work place to charge, I think people should just wait, and upgrade their living first, get out of towns with no drives or space around them. Oh and the eco nutters who keep pushing this as its saving the world with fake CO2 are just driving people away I think.

[@howardbowen-RC-Pilot]

That fake engine sound would drive me nuts. Hard pass on that. If you must fake an engine found use a RR Merlin. Otherwise looks pretty decent but there are other EVs out there which are equally decent. Would I own one? At the right price and I wouldnt pay a premium for its mini ish ness. Its way overpriced. Maybe as I already own two EVs my perspective is a little different.

[@DamoDrives]

I would have liked more time with the car as I’m sure you can turn of the fake sounds. Price wise it was really well specked , top build quality and comfortable but £55,000 is a lot. What EVs do you own ?

[@howardbowen-RC-Pilot]

@DamoDrives A Vauxhall Mokka-e and a Fiat500e. Which are a comfy lavishly equipped Cruiser and a rocket powered go kart!

[@farangtravels3956]

Avoid EVs

[@DamoDrives]

Your not a fan of EVs I assume

[@farangtravels3956]

@@DamoDrives No not really, I just don't like the way they are being forced onto people by government.

[@ndudman8]

exactly, if you don't have a drive and can't charge at home they are useless.

[@krs306]

EVs, look good beside the Bentley and horse box BUT, Fingers crossed you can spend 3hrs at petrol station, lot of charging stations get the copper nicked, then the range, Battery worthless after 7 years, a lot of fires with the current charging tech, insurance is soaring, Nah, my 1.6 has 13 years on it and will last another 10 for running costs

[@howardbowen-RC-Pilot]

Wow you've bought into the anti EV propaganda. 7 years? Laughable .

[@DamoDrives]

My R53 is 22 years old with lots of character but I do like the new styling and build quality.

[@krs306]

@@howardbowen-RC-Pilot didn't mention the hrs to wait at petrol stations Which aren't in LEZ zones so nice filter to I hope, or the amount of vandalized power charges, my point was its fine if you do less than 100 miles and charge at home, reasonable I'm sure.

[@ndudman8]

Exactly the chemistry dosn't want to be kept above 80% for long, or empty also and in cold weather you need to keep a charge, and alot of people have damaged their cars (including dealers) and then 7 years etc is very true. Our 2013 11 year old 24kw nissan leaf still has 86% but this isn't typical, there are simple habits just like with ice cars and oil changes or checking levels that people don't do and are surprised that things get Fucckkdfdfed.