The 2020 Mini Cooper SE is an All-Electric Mini That Signals a New Era For The Brand

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Mini has always had a reputation of being a charismatic little car with plenty of style and a go-cart like driving dynamic. As electrification continues to be moving forward in the industry, parent company BMW has decided to give the little #MiniCooper the all-electric drivetrain from the BMW i3s. The all-electric #MiniCooperSE offers up to 110 miles of range, nearly 200 HP, and 0-60 in around 6.9 seconds. It starts at under $30,000 before federal and state tax credits and should be an enticing alternative to the gas powered #CooperS when it goes on sale in March 2020.

[@davidc-l9174]

Why are people trying to draw a comparison to Tesla’s? Why, just because it’s an EV?? That’s like comparing an Elantra and an M5 just because they both have gasoline engines.

[@MikeCalhoun]

I don't know either. At $20-23k and 110 mile range, this falls into a good price/range for a lot of people. For people that drive more than that per day, then this car is just not for you. It's crazy how angry people get when a car isn't made for everyone.

[@zanvoy6848]

People are comparing it Tesla because it's one of the few electric vehicles on the market that is cheaper than the model 3. So if somebody is shopping for an electric vehicle they want to know the trade-offs they're making for the lower price point

[@grendelum]

especially considering how horrific tesla ownership can be with repairs... much easier to just go to a dealer

[@davidc-l9174]

@A M More like $17k more (for a Model 3 SR+) since the MINI is eligible for the $7,500 Federal tax credit. Also, they are completely different cars and the MINI's build quality and finishings are better than the Tesla's.

[@dansburns]

@A M Mini’s problems have been engine and transmission. This car has neither and the i3 EV power train is reliable and proven. I personally don’t like the way a Tesla looks and I don’t like it’s interior either. It’s nice to have choices. For a runabout city car, this thing is perfect.

[@wildcard4982]

Please note the MINI Cooper SE is NOT 4000 lbs as stated in the clip at 3:05. It is ~ 3009 lbs a significant error on this clip.

[@insightman]

It was 3,009 pounds back in July, but in Miami it plumped up to 3,153 lbs.

[@cinosa3475]

Yeah, I was absolutely floored when he said 4000 lbs, I had to google it. 3153 lbs is considerably different from 4000. Not sure how Sofyan made such a mistake.

[@anhayes25]

The website lists the Mini Cooper as about 3700 lb. www.miniusa.com/model/hardtop/specs.html That can't *possibly* be right... Right?

[@scot_smith]

For sure it looks like curb weight was confused with gross weight capability (including passengers) as the regular hardtop has a GVWR of around 3700 lbs. according to its sticker

[@davidc-l9174]

Great video, as always. FYI, the regular Cooper S weighs about 2,800 lbs. not 3,700 LOL. The SE is about 3,100 lbs. Also, the regular S offers only a 7-speed DCT right now, but a 6-speed manual is returning starting with March production.

[@anoniem9518]

Finally an affordable EV that has high build quality inside and out, looks good and is (apparently) also very fun to drive. Those 145 or 110 miles are plenty enough for me.

[@MikeCer93]

Exactly, all those people claiming that the Tesla's self driving experience is the best for the industry doesn't understand that you can use an electric / hybrid Uber if you just don't like to drive. Tesla's terrible quality assamble and cheap interior means that all their price is for the self driving system and the batteries. A small city car that allows you tu have fun is needed

[@johnlee5307]

I’ve had mine for a month Anna with daily free charging at work and a 60 mile round trip commute, I couldn’t be happier. The $7500 federal tax credit makes this the perfect second car. I’ve driven all the Tesla’s and I don’t care their design and quality.. the self driving thing is overrated as well as you still have to pay attention. With one pedal driving in the Mini SE it’s nearly same level of driver’s engagement.

[@TheBrownieSundownHD]

@@MikeCer93 Dude this comment is like three years out of date lol

[@alh06]

@@TheBrownieSundownHD Not really

[@azera55555]

Anyone else miss the 1st person interior reviews? It was unique compared to every other car review and it offered a better in depth look of the interior, imo. Also, love this car, would definitely buy. Its the perfect city car

[@lloydcollins]

Dude, you had me laughing as you and Alex were trying to review that Genesis SUV parked on the street. You both were like, wtf?

[@theredline]

Yup, we were both just shocked that Genesis wanted to present their most important model on a dark and busy street while the one inside the building was surrounding by tons of people with a loud band playing right beside it. Oh well, we both made it work :)

[@PP-qj1ez]

Isnt this wrong vdo for that comment? 🤣

[@Lexlugr]

I thought the same thing, though Soyfan brought the better mic, lol. That said, WTF Genesis...

[@bobbowie9350]

The name "mini" fits . The range is mini.

[@evcrown6958]

ahahah, best!

[@thomasalias8492]

Yea. Their mistake was not building a dedicated EV. Everytime a company repurposes an existing design for electrification, it's trash.

[@lancesmith8790]

@@thomasalias8492 Completely disagree. The fact that the chassis is not built from scratch has nothing to do with the range. It's good because the car is able to be sold significantly cheaper, also the fact that it doesn't look like an EV is a selling point for many people including myself

[@colors6692]

Late to the party bro😂

[@davidcantu5923]

Have had mine for a week. Love it! Range is not a problem driving around town running errands.

[@AndrewMcCaslin]

Missed opportunity to call it “min-E cooper”

[@vickibangsable]

I have had a Mini S for 10 years and LOVE IT !!! it may be small on the outside but it is huge on the inside.

[@Techridr]

Really? How many circus clowns can you get in a Mini? Kidding, I love these cars! :)

[@hereigoagain5050]

Love it! Thanks for another great review.

[@danp859]

I like the ornamental hood air scoop. Adds a bit of sportiness to the SE.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

"Mini claims 110 miles is plenty of range for a car like this." 110 miles of stated range means real world is closer to 80. BMW pulled this garbage with the original i3 claiming it had 83 miles of range when it was really 62. This is absurd.

[@darrengriffith9680]

I think they are being realistic with the range. For example, my fiat 500e has a lifetime average of 4kwh per mile. With 20kw available to access in it it gets 80 miles or so. With the mini, it has 29kw available. Assuming it's at least as efficient as my 500 that equals 116 average, which seems doable. Still not great mind you.

[@legostarwarsrulez]

bassandtrebleclef the max eco mode would probably force you into getting the advertised range or even maybe a little more

[@christianx2k]

actual real world gets 125-150 from real owners. y'all speak out of your ass without knowing anything

[@cutehumor]

the range is absurd, which makes it a turd.

[@mikethebest6]

Wow😃 that opens up the possibility of seeing this tech on the Countryman, can’t wait 👍

[@emacemacii]

My commute is 37 miles a day. If the incentive pull this car to about $20k. I am all for it. WHY should I pay for a big expensive battery if I don't need it? I have a Jeep for the weekend anyways.

[@lujr2225]

ah you were driving on biscayne blvd and 183rd st near aventura mall. Sofyan! Are Dc Drivers worse than Miami or is the traffic worse? Whats your experience like?

[@summerfalls1998]

You had a little friend at the end lol. That pigeon.

[@GennyR]

Woah I know exactly where this is filmed! I've fished at that inlet!

[@ceetwyce335]

I was just saying to myself this was one of the nicer spots Sofyan ever reviewed a car in.

[@watchreport]

Do you think they didn’t do 4 doors because it was already heavy to begin with and with its already low range, wouldn’t have helped?

[@MansellIreland]

I love the wheels. Such a beautiful car.

[@Liger._King]

It seems that the pigeon at 22:36 wanted to say hello to you and us, Sofyan.

[@CanadianMax]

Best part of the video was hearing that M2 Beemer drive by...

[@whatchuwant77]

Do the brake lights come on when its regenerating breaking while one pedal driving?

[@andrewcoggan9651]

Lots of comments here complaining about the range. What many people don't seem to realize are the constraints imposed by current battery technology. Roughly speaking, every 1 mile increase in range adds 7 lbs to the weight of a car, occupies an additional 50 cubic inches, and costs an additional $30. Thus, all else being equal to increase the range from approximately 100 miles to, say, 300 miles would require a battery weighing 1400 lbs more, taking up an additional 5 cubic feet, and costing an additional $6000. It can certainly be done, but you wouldn't have a MINI, you'd have something heavier, bigger, and more expensive (unless you cut corners elsewhere and/or sold the vehicle at a loss, e.g., the Chevy Bolt).

[@Thoughmuchistaken]

If I had to guess I imagine BMW couldn't fit the larger batteries from the current i3 into the existing Mini platform, and they probably wanted to keep the price down. For the right buyer this thing could be a great car.

[@antbear13]

Next please review a countryman jcw 2020!

[@NegacionistaInconformado]

Beleza? O motor elétrico combinado com gasolina, ele faz quantos km por litro?

[@ShibaNugget]

The pigeon at 22:36 is the star of this review

[@DC9622]

The quoted range for Europe is 145 miles without eco. We expected 120, using all the kit and cold weather.

[@idparkinson]

CarPlay is wireless in the Mini, you use Bluetooth to initially connect and then it uses WiFi to enable CarPlay. Plugging in your phone won't work.

[@LucretiusEldritch]

Nice colour.

[@dunphyjp]

Hey there… I’m at Bmw/manage Genius and I just wanted to correct something you have in your stats there… The mini Cooper S gas powered car range is between 2824 and 3018 lbs depending on options... not 3800lbs. And the SE is only 3158lbs... Call considering the platform like you said is shared with other minis on the UKL1 platformThat means that it was retrofitted onto the chassis… I think you might be confusing the mini SE with the Mini Countryman SE ALL4 which is 3719lb... As an owner of both plug-in hybrid and Bev minis as well as it being my job to know those kind of facts I feel compelled to point out the mistake… Otherwise great video

[@SMITPGG1997]

Nice Review 2020 Mini Cooper SE. 😀

[@xchopp]

Why would you buy this rather than e-Golf (124 miles range)? Doubt it handles better and it seems to have less space. Is it less expensive?

[@paulbarton957]

isn't the 'hood scoop' blanked off in the petrol model too?

[@phillip4692]

For this price it’s good

[@melanierhianna]

I used to drive a classic mini. It’s not small :)

[@cf7792]

If it had 200 miles range and faster acceleration I would buy it in a heartbeat

[@wahabalaydrus1121]

Why the motif of the Veleg like salib??

[@gngan]

The rims resemble UK electric plug.

[@finessemahogany]

I could not contain my laughing when you got in the back. 😂🥴

[@TheFolkTube]

Agree, they should have eliminated the hood scoop. Plus 110 miles of range for a new entry is disappointing. 140 - 150 at least to compete with the entry leaf.

[@MrPigeonaids]

I like the Honda E more tbh

[@caglioso]

Honda E does look dope, very curious to see once it finally comes to the US.

[@Driko99]

I’d like it if it was a coupe

[@karlinacapone624]

Calisto Riviera It’s not coming to NA 😫

[@Driko99]

Nothing good ever does tbh

[@Driko99]

It’s because they think certain cars here won’t do as well. Ie wagons, small turbo cars, small cars in general. The only thing that hasn’t made sense to me is why they sell the veloster here over the i30n which is more practical. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TaylorMMontgomery]

We've got to get people educated about range and "range anxiety"... Electric cars will never be like gas cars. They are completely different. Most people only drive 30 or 40 miles a day... So a 200 or 300 mile range is really not needed for most. A longer range also means bigger battery which takes longer to fully charge.

[@melanierhianna]

110 is fine for me. It’s about my weekly commute. Most pollution is created by small trips so as a second car this is ideal.

[@briang9]

The roads in Miami aren’t as crappy as they are in the DMV.

[@EM.1.]

I think I'll wait for the next generation model as it will be better designed to hold more effective batteries for range.

[@limpunsing224]

Fun to drive with limited range, range anxiety is no fun Though this may work for some people

[@ToNyG78]

I would love to see a electric version of the mini clubman.

[@xchopp]

5:23 The tail lights are based on the UK's Union flag. You didn't notice that?

[@joetaylor1043]

No

[@johnnymichael1804]

I noticed it. The Union Jack flag 🇬🇧

[@davidc-l9174]

Not new for the SE. They were introduced for the 2019 model year and we started seeing them on U.S. shores in April 2018 (2019 production started in March 2018).

[@Techridr]

Oh, the memories of only 2 years ago (2020) when 50kW was considered "Quick Charging."

[@elliottmanning4116]

5:49 Was that Sofyan posting for Instagram? 🤣🤣🙌🏼

[@caglioso]

Too much range anxiety at only 110 miles. If they can bump that up to at least 200 it’d be a real contender.

[@ChadWilson]

This is obviously meant to be a very expensive city car.

[@caglioso]

Chad Wilson I get that, but even as a city car I’d be concerned about the limited range. I live/work in the city and I often get stuck in traffic for a long period of time which could leave me stranded.

[@ChadWilson]

@@caglioso In theory, an EV can "idle" in bumper-to-bumper traffic for days, no?

[@caglioso]

Chad Wilson can it? I don’t know if that’s true and if so for how long? Doesn’t the vehicle still need to use the battery at idle to power everything else like the hvac, lights, screens, etc.?

[@Matt-Ionman]

@@caglioso EVs do great in stop and go and use almost no energy at idle. It's the main reason so many gas cars have the automatic stop/start feature when stopped.

[@4N2IN0JA]

The 500e would give it a run for its money! I got a used one for 8,500.00.

[@attackroflchopter4403]

Those wheel are indeed a cross. Same cross thats in the british flag. Pretty cool.

[@DanielHernandez-rt4hw]

Honestly reminds me a lot of the Honda E in terms of the exterior styling and interior remind me of a old Fiat... if you were to combine the 2 you would have a game changer EV with short range haha

[@NeoTechOps]

Well at least if you run out of power this things small enough to skateboard back home. Kick push!

[@corytc5095]

A Tesla from EIGHT years ago has triple the range. Thats just wild to me lol

[@Tiggeruploads]

Yeah, and a Tesla from eight years ago had the build quality of what goes in my toilet. This car is aimed at a different market starting at under $24K if you factor in federal rebates. Yeah, the range is not all that great but that's how it's this cheap. And don't forget Mini is more premium than all the mainstream brands.

[@idparkinson]

The scoop is also closed off in the petrol version, it is purely decorative

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

You added 1000 lbs to the weight in the video. The regular Cooper S is less than 3000 lbs.

[@bobbowie9350]

It's 3500

[@brandonfortenberry8696]

@@bobbowie9350 2875 roughly for the F56 Cooper S

[@wildcard4982]

Furkan is right. ~3000lbs. among other sites to cite: www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a28334948/2020-mini-cooper-se-specs-photos-info/

[@davidc-l9174]

Yeah, seems he quoted gross weight, not curb weight. The Cooper SE itself weighs about 3,100 lbs., and the Cooper S weighs about 2,800 lbs. LOL a 4,000 lb. 3-door MINI.

[@bloopbloop2019]

It is a small car, so I'm guessing they added that for protection or for the battery.

[@mattlocascio4949]

found a car that works for me. i do wish the battery was in the bottom.

[@dunphyjp]

Keep one thing in mind for the range… Bmw and most Bavarian companies have a tendency to under rates a)power and b) efficiency... I am a BMW genius in Pennsylvania and we just started getting a couple of these to go through… So if you want I can put down a more realistic real world number outside of EPA standards after I’ve had it for a couple weeks

[@butterfaceee]

JP Dunphy keep us updated

[@herbieonline_]

it’s so cute I love it

[@flavoredmoney8755]

Did I notice a speaker in the centre armrest?.. can be seen from passenger side

[@davidc-l9174]

Flavored Money It’s a vent for the wireless charger that’s in the armrest. Has a small fan behind the vent.

[@flavoredmoney8755]

@@davidc-l9174 oh nice I see.. kinda like the new sonata..

[@ATIII-pv9vw]

WOW! 6 years on the market?! When can we expect a review from you on the Audi Q8?

[@betatester6705]

Mini hatch need more ADAS and digital cluster for all. With next SE launch all models should be upgraded

[@_Randwulf]

At 4000 pounds already, it would be almost 5000 pounds to get it over 150 miles of true range and for the extra battery required, it would have to be longer which wouldn't be a bad thing for the rear passengers... 👍😎

[@PP-qj1ez]

During whole vdo, Sofyan was Facetiming and showing off the mini. Is that to your spouse or to Alex, Sofyan?

[@kamallb4650]

I loved their design concept from the start. Not the boot space tho. That small range and bad acceleration? Mini what is this behavior?

[@TechCulture]

Chevrolet Bolt review?

[@supremebeing7834]

110 miles, this car is 40,000$Cad that’s insane, either drop the the price or boost range, doubt they’re gonna be able to sell this car, too bad cause it’s cute I’d buy if they improved either of those things

[@zefram47]

Weight is incorrect...should be 3153 lbs curb weight. I'm assuming you were talking about the GVWR.

[@SupercarsinGreece]

Pretty nice for a daily!!!

[@charlesparksmd]

@18:49 that shit happens to me all the time on the road

[@ChrisJones-cn1ew]

After all the specs, I have a few questions. Why did they make this? Who's buying this as their first car or second car? It weighs 3700lbs, 110 mile range, and can take up to 24 hours to charge. BMW has tech that can definitely improve these specs but they give us this. 🤔

[@insightman]

They give us this for a lower price than the MSRP of any other BEV. It weighs 3,153 lbs. My 240-volt EVSE can charge it in 4 hours, should I manage to coast into my garage with zero charge left. They made this car for me, someone who values light weight and cornering above range.

[@jamesbrooks7683]

Man I could charge this car with my phone charger with how small that battery is

[@jpmackin]

Warrantee?

[@gsvetly]

Next time, take out the Clubman JCW with over 300 horses.

[@BAGINAZARD]

5:04 your tesla?

[@saadqureshi7127]

0-60 in 6.9sec is slow af! And 110 miles?! lol no thanks. Talk about range anxiety.

[@ciello___8307]

Its not slow af. 9 seconds would be slow AF. This car has instant electric torque so it would be perfect in daily driving.

[@Gilamath.]

The car is meant largely for city driving. Don’t forget that electric cars’ instant torque means that they have a much more even power curve, meaning that the 0-35 or the 25-35 on this car (which is what most acceleration on this car will be) is much better than most cars out there. This is a zippy little car, and considering how easy these are to park while still having a roomy interior, Minis end up being great city cars. An electric Mini will likely be the best fit yet for city roads

[@jacobbio]

Looks like something from 2015. Not 2020

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

I have three mini coopers frigging love them, Mini Paceman Cooper S All4, Mini Cooper convertible, Mini Cooper S don’t see myself having any other car ever again. Drive them in all weather i live in Alberta Canada.

[@ceetwyce335]

Is that a body in the back seat? 🤣

[@timaustin2000]

In the EU this thing is up against a trio of French "Superminis" in the same class: the Renault Zoe, the Peugeot e-208 and the Opel/Vauxhall Corsa E. The ranges on those? 240 (ish) and 209 for both the others. I just don't get it. Sure, the Mini will handle better than any of them by a long chalk but there's simply no excuse for having HALF the range of the Zoe in that segment. As a co-driver of a 2017 Leaf (wife's) with the 30KWh battery, which does around 110 miles, I can tell you right now that, while usable, it's not really enough. 200 miles should be the minimum in 2020.

[@ICARUS_I]

4,000 lbs? What’s it made of, lead? Get rid of 500lbs or so and you hit 200 miles of range

[@brandonfortenberry8696]

His numbers are off

[@DaveA441]

Damn my 2005 mustang v6 weighing less than a gas Mini Cooper is kinda crazy

[@wildcard4982]

The review has an error. the SE weighs ~3000 lbs

[@DaveA441]

I honestly don’t think these will sell very well. Just to small and a lot of money and very poor range compared to other electric cars especially Tesla . They should’ve done a clubman electric first but I still really like this all electric mini. Very unique and looking forward to what they bring in the future.

[@irfanafsarali4008]

cool

[@rickmancini772]

Why buy this over the gas powered cooper s?

[@MikeCalhoun]

Because it's the same price as a Cooper S and you don't have to buy gas.

[@jordandennis2702]

Dude you gotta fix that weight error. Too many people in the comments don’t know it was a mistake.

[@JACKBOYZzzz]

Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 Next ?

[@iMidnightMonster]

i’m surprised he didn’t mention the British flag in the brake lights

[@VArailfan89]

I saw the British flag tail lights too. Maybe he didn't notice it

[@zumezoom9593]

why don't mini make a hybrid or something.. the range on these electrics really suck

[@jumel101]

Its looks the same as the ones back in 2014. And its just plain ugly to bring this is 2020. Mini cooper do better.

[@intergalactic4160]

Wrong.

[@bobbowie9350]

It's bloated

[@intergalactic4160]

Bob Bowie true lol just like compact trucks lol they are a thing of the past. Sad but true

[@mikailsdhillon9008]

it has to because in 5 years UK will be fully electric

[@batteryelectricvehicle2749]

It only goes 100 miles per charge

[@anders034]

The only Thing i like better on this than the petrol versions is the LCD dials. They should give the petrol cars modern LCD dials instead of the ones they have now. They are to much oldschool....

[@davidmccarthy6061]

Probably fine for the southern half of the states but my Bolt in the summer is 293 miles at full but now in the Chicago winter it's 142, and this car would be unusable to me.

[@VaunShiz]

How is not needing to fill it up with gas a "perk" you still have to fill it with electricity which is like 60 times slower and has less range and it's harder to find 😂

[@cavemankiwi]

There are two conditions required for this to be a perk. 1. Electrical outlet accessible to your parking space at home 2. It has enough range for your needs. With both those met you never need to visit a gas station and waste time (perk).

[@vertego9678]

Because you can't fill up your gas vehicle when you're chilling at home.

[@insightman]

Guess where most carjackings take place.

[@Matt-Ionman]

You can't find electricity?

[@user-gb2yb8nb7d]

People who buy this car know what they‘re getting into. This car is for people who like to use their car to do a quick drive to the supermarket or to drive a short distance from the home to work. This is obviously not a car for people who want to do road trips.

[@ciello___8307]

Dude this range is perfectly fine for like 80% of people's commutes. Most families have 2 cars anyways.

[@user-gb2yb8nb7d]

@@ciello___8307 that's exactly why I can't understand the backlash 🤷‍♂️

[@rolfvellek]

That's exactly right, and the people who replied here actually seem to get it, and not expect everything. It is for a specific target market.