Mini abandons cheapest Mini Cooper E and Mini Aceman E for pricier variants
Mini Australia is killing off its entry-level Mini Cooper E and Mini Aceman E just months after they landed in dealers, and will sell only more expensive variants of its battery-powered hatch and small SUV.
No reason has been given for why the plug’s been pulled on its most affordable EVs, but to help clear existing stocks the local operation has announced a $7500 discount on the three-door hatch (to $49,990 drive-away) and an even more generous $11,500 off the small SUV (now $51,990 drive-away).
Production of both the Mini Es is said to end this March, despite the Cooper E only landing Down Under in July last year, with the Aceman E following on in October.
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Once stocks run dry, the Mini EV range will only be available in both the pricier SE models $58,990 (Cooper) and $60,990 (Aceman) plus ORCs, and the flagship John Cooper Works model.
While the Cooper E and Aceman E share 135kW/290Nm single-motor powertrains and 40.7kWh battery or 42.5kWh batteries, the SE versions get more power (160kW), a larger 54.2kWh battery and WLTP cruising ranges north of 400km.
Other benefits of the more expensive SE include a power adjustable seat, Harmon Kardon premium sound system and faux leather upholstery.
Mini Australia has not yet indicated how long it expects stocks of both the Mini Cooper E and Aceman E to last before both entry models disappear from dealers for good.
