BMW’s Mini brand has launched the 2026 electric Mini Cooper in China, offering limited-time promotional pricing that lowers the entry price to RMB 153,800 ($21,830) for customers who place orders by Dec. 31, the company said.
Mini is offering two variants in the market — the Mini Cooper E and Mini Cooper SE — with suggested retail prices starting at RMB 209,800 and RMB 239,800, respectively. Under the promotional campaign, prices are reduced to RMB 153,800 for the Cooper E and RMB 187,800 for the Cooper SE.
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The four-seat compact electric car measures 3,858 mm in length, 1,756 mm in width and 1,458 mm in height, with a 2,526 mm wheelbase. Both versions use a single-motor, front-wheel-drive layout, delivering maximum outputs of 135 kW and 160 kW. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 8.1 seconds for the lower-power variant and 7.1 seconds for the higher-output model.
Power is supplied by a 51.5 kWh ternary lithium battery, offering a CLTC-rated range of 452 km to 456 km, depending on the version. The model supports fast charging, allowing a charge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes, Mini said.
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Mini vehicles in China are primarily sold through Spotlight Automotive, a joint venture between BMW China and Great Wall Motor (GWM). Established in December 2019, the venture operates its headquarters and production facility in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, with a planned annual capacity of 160,000 vehicles. The plant is BMW’s first dedicated electric vehicle joint venture globally.
Mini’s current electric lineup in China includes the Mini Cooper, Mini Aceman, Mini JCW, and Mini JCW Aceman, as competition intensifies in the country’s fast-growing but price-sensitive EV market.