2024 MINI Cooper Electric comes with added space, range & charm
Update: Introduction and ‘Design,’ ‘Interior,’ ‘Platform & Specifications,’ ‘Production,’ and ‘Release Date’ sections updated.The MINI brand’s iconic 2-door hatchback is entering its fifth generation with the second installation of the EV. The all-new MINI electric car is expected to be released in the U.S. as the 2025 MINI Cooper. However, in the first markets, which should include European countries, it will arrive as a 2024 model.DesignThe 2024 MINI Cooper electric maintains its predecessor’s much-loved charm, as well as the street-friendly dimensions. The hood is lower and the face is tapered inward, both of which should result in improved aerodynamics. The hood doesn’t have an air scoop like that of the outgoing model, lending the car a cleaner look, and it is comparatively shorter. This is the first MINI without the clamshell hood since the BMW Group revived the brand in 2001.The signature circular headlamps feature not only the familiar round DRL at the edge but also two slanted...