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.
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Update, 30/7/2024 – We have updated this article with full pricing and standard features, as well as service pricing. To read our Australian first drive review of the new Mini Countryman SE click here.
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.
Pricing
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.
Safety
The electric Mini Countryman has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP, foregoing a safety rating for now.
Countryman E Core standard safety features:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Exit warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Intelligent emergency call
- Rear collision prevention
- Front parking sensors
- Reversing camera
Countryman Classic adds:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Parking assistant
- Surround-view camera
- Automatic speed limiter
- Interior camera
- Drive recorder
- Steering and Lane Control AssistantAdaptive cruise controlLane centring
Standard Equipment
Countryman Core highlights:
Driving Dynamics and Technology
- AC Charging Professional, 22kW
- Mode 3 and Mode 2 charging cables
- Electromechanical parking brake with Auto Hold
Exterior
- 4 x exterior paint options
- 3 x roof and mirror options
- 18-inch alloy wheelsAsteroid Spoke Silver
Upholstery
- Grey/Blue Cloth/Vescin
- Black/Blue Cloth/Vescin
Driver Assistance
- Attentiveness Assistant
- High Beam Assist
- Interior mirror with anti-dazzle function
- Rain sensor, auto lights
- Speed limiter
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Tyre repair kit
- Warning triangle
Infotainment
- Mini Connected Services
- DAB+ digital radio
- Head-up display
- Personal e-SIM with 5G
- 9.4-inch OLED central display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Wireless phone charger
Comfort and Experience
- Adjustable, folding rear seats
- Dual-zone climate control incl. rear vents
- Auto tailgate with kick function
- Comfort access with Digital Key
- Luggage compartment net
- Mini Experience Modes
- Extended ambient lighting
- Steering wheel heating
- 4 x USB-C ports
- 2 x 12V ports
- Auto-dimming, folding exterior mirrors
- LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- Roof rails in Black
- Floor mats in Velour
- Sliding front armrest
Core Extras
- Cruise control
- Parking AssistantFront, rear parking sensorsRear camera
- 6 speaker, 100W sound system
- Sport seats
- Sport steering wheel
- Classic Trim Design Elements, Piano Black
- Classic Trim Interior Styling, Dark Blue/Black
Countryman Classic adds:
Exterior
- 7 x exterior paint options
- 3 x roof and mirror options
Classic Extras
- Adaptive cruise control
- Parking Assistant with Surround View
- Automatic Speed Limit Assistant
- Steering and Lane Control Assistant
- Interior camera
- Augmented Reality (AR) navigation
- Seat heating, front
- Panoramic glass sunroof
Countryman Favoured adds:
Exterior
- 9 x exterior paint options
- 3 x roof and mirror options (Countryman E)
- 4 x roof and mirror options (Countryman SE)
- 19-inch alloy wheels (Countryman E)Kaleido Spoke, Vibrant Silver/Black
- 20-inch alloy wheels (Countryman SE, $NCO)Windmill Spoke, Vibrant Silver/Black
Upholstery
- Beige Vescin
- Dark Petrol Vescin
- Vintage Brown Vescin
Favoured Extras
- Harman/Kardon premium sound system12 speakers365 Watts
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- John Cooper Works seats
- Active Seat Functions, driver
- Electric front seats with memory
- Sun protection glazing
- Headliner anthracite
JCW Sport adds:
Exterior
- 2 x Sport stripes options
- 19-inch alloy wheelsRunway Spoke Black
- 20-inch alloy wheels ($NCO)Flag Spoke Silver/Black
Upholstery
- JCW Black Vescin/Cord
JCW Sport Extras:
- John Cooper Works steering wheel
- John Cooper Works exterior styling
- John Cooper Works interior styling, Black/Red
- John Cooper Works sport brakes
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)
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
