Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the RM25,000 step from RM193,888 to RM218,888 buys a meaningful 39 hp and 20 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h from 6.7 to 5.9 seconds and raising top speed from 170 to 200 km/h. But both use the same 54.2 kWh battery and 95 kW DC charging, while the less expensive MINI Electric travels 402 km versus 371 km. Unless the quicker response and 19-inch JCW wheels matter more than 31 km of claimed range, the cheaper car is the smarter buy.
Pick the MINI Electric if you want the 402 km claimed range, lower RM200 annual road tax and RM25,000 in your pocket.
Pick the MINI Electric if 254 hp, a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time and 19-inch JCW Lap Spoke wheels justify the extra spend.
Key differences
- Price: RM193,888 versus RM218,888
- Motor output: 215 hp and 330 Nm versus 254 hp and 350 Nm
- EV range: 402 km versus 371 km
- 0-100 km/h: 6.7 seconds versus 5.9 seconds
- Top speed: 170 km/h versus 200 km/h
- Wheels and road tax: 18-inch Night Flash alloys and RM200/year versus 19-inch JCW Lap Spoke Two-Tone alloys and RM240/year
Cooper SE
- RM25,000 cheaper
- 31 km more claimed EV range
- Lower RM200 annual road tax
- Slower 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Produces 39 hp and 20 Nm less
- Gets 18-inch rather than 19-inch wheels
Cooper SE JCW
- 254 hp and 350 Nm motor
- 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds
- 19-inch JCW Lap Spoke Two-Tone alloys
- 31 km less claimed EV range
- Costs RM25,000 more
- RM40 higher annual road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM193,888✓ | RM218,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM200✓ | RM240 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp | 254 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 54.2 kWh | 54.2 kWh |
| EV Range | 402 km✓ | 371 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 95 kW | 95 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,858 mm | 3,858 mm |
| Width | 1,756 mm | 1,756 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,526 mm | 2,526 mm |
| Weight | 1,605 kg | 1,605 kg |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 210 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R18 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R18 | — |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Premitra 5 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 19" JCW Lap Spoke Two-Tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 19" JCW Lap Spoke Two-Tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point belts | 4 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Cooper SE vs Cooper SE JCW FAQ
Is the MINI Electric or MINI Electric better?
The RM193,888 MINI Electric is the better buy for range and cost, claiming 402 km. Choose the RM218,888 MINI Electric only if its 254 hp motor and 5.9-second 0-100 km/h sprint are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The price difference is RM25,000: RM193,888 for the less expensive MINI Electric and RM218,888 for the pricier one.
Do both MINI Electric variants charge at the same speed?
Yes. Both have 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC charging capability, plus the same 54.2 kWh battery. The pricier variant is quicker, but it does not charge faster.
