Australian pricing and specifications have been locked in for the electric version of the 2024 Mini Countryman, coming to local showrooms later this year at a significant premium over the petrol model.
The Mini Countryman E and SE are the battery-powered versions of the new-generation SUV, with features largely mirroring the turbo-petrol counterpart, albeit for $14,000 to $15,000 more.
The electric range opens at $64,990 before on-road costs for the E Core, priced at $15,000 more than the equivalent Countryman C front-wheel drive petrol offering.
It’s a similar story with the all-wheel-drive Countryman SE, which starts from $72,990 before on-road costs – a $14,000 rise compared to the Countryman S.
Standard features carry across from its sibling, including a 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Mini Countryman E and SE are due in Australian showrooms between July and September 2024.
Pricing
2024 Mini Countryman E
- Core: $64,990
- Classic: $67,990
- Favoured: $70,990
2024 Mini Countryman SE
- Classic: $72,990
- Favoured: $75,990
- JCW Sport: $77,990
Powertrains
The Mini Countryman E is powered by a single electric motor, producing up to 150kW of power and 250Nm of torque, delivering drive to the front wheels.
Mini Countryman SEs gain a rear electric motor for all-wheel drive, while also increasing outputs to 230kW and 494Nm.
Claimed zero to 100km/h sprint times are 8.6 seconds and 5.6 seconds, respectively.
Efficiency
Both electric Mini Countryman offerings are powered by a 64kWh battery, delivering up to 462km of driving range in Countryman E guise and 433km for the Countryman SE, tested against Europe’s WLTP protocols.
While a maximum charging rate isn’t quoted, Mini claims a DC fast charge can top up the Countryman’s battery from 0 to 80 per cent in 29 minutes.
Dimensions
The 2024 Mini Countryman electric measures 4444mm long, 1843mm wide, and 1661mm tall, with a 2692mm wheelbase – making it 11mm longer and 5mm taller than the petrol model.
Boot capacity is quoted as 460L with the rear seats up (45L less than the petrol version) and 1450L when the second row are folded (down 80L).
Servicing and Warranty
The 2024 Mini Countryman E and SE are covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Mini Australia has yet to confirm service intervals and pricing.
Safety
The electric Mini Countryman has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP, foregoing a safety rating for now.
All electric Countryman variants come with the following safety equipment:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Exit warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Intelligent emergency call
- Rear collision prevention
- Front parking sensors
- Reversing camera
Classic and above variants add:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Parking assistant
- Surround-view camera
- Automatic speed limiter
- Interior camera
- Drive recorder
Standard Equipment
The Core has the following standard equipment:
- 18-inch Asteroid Spoke silver alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- LED tail lights
- Hands-free powered tailgate
- Body colour or Jet Black side mirrors and roof
- 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Mini Intelligent Personal Assistant
- Six-speaker 100-watt sound system
- Dual-zone climate control
- Proximity entry and push-button start
- Classic Trim Design elements with Piano Black highlights
- Sport steering wheel
- Sport seats
- Grey/Blue or Black/Blue cloth upholstery
The Classic adds:
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Mini augmented reality navigation
- Heated front seats
- All4 exterior styling (SE only)
The Favoured adds:
- 19-inch ‘Kaleido Spoke’ alloy wheels in vibrant silver and black or 20-inch ‘Windmill Spoke’ silver and black wheels (SE only)
- Sun protection glazing
- 12-speaker 365-watt Harman Kardon sound system
- Anthracite headliner
- Vibrant silver interior accents
- John Cooper Works seats
- Beige, Dark Petrol or Vintage Brown Vescin upholstery
- Electric front seats
- Driver active seat functions
The JCW Sport gains:
- 19-inch Runway Spoke black alloy wheels or 20-inch Flag Spoke silver/black alloy wheels
- Jet Black or Chilli Red sport stripes
- Adaptive suspension
- John Cooper Works sport brakes
- John Cooper Works exterior styling
- Paddle shifters
- John Cooper Works steering wheel
- JCW Black Vescin/Cord upholstery
Options
The Driving and Parking Assistant Plus package is available for the Countryman E and SE, though its price is yet to be confirmed.
The package includes:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Lane control
- Surround-view camera with bird’s eye, panorama and 3D views
Colours
There are eight available paint finishes for the Mini Countryman:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Chili Red II
- Blazing Blue
- Melting Silver III (Classic and above)
- British Racing Green IV (Classic and above)
- Smokey Green (Favoured and above)
- Legend Grey (Favoured and above)
