Electrifying a car like the two-door Mini Cooper seems like a brilliant, forehead-slapping “why didn’t we think of this before” kind of concept and Mini certainly agrees.
The brand has been toying with the concept since 2009, with the limited run of the Mini E, a program designed to field test the viability and attractiveness of an all-electric Cooper.
Advancements in technology and demand for such a car led to the Mini Cooper SE, a fully electric version of the manufacturer’s stalwart two-door hatch. It’s a first step towards the brand’s recent self-imposed deadline to be fully electric by 2030.
The upshot: The Mini Cooper SE is a jaunty car …
