Mini has upgraded the drivetrain technology of its electric Countryman SUV, pushing the model’s driving range beyond 500 kilometres for the first time under the WLTP standard, as the brand builds on rapidly rising global electric vehicle sales.
The Mini Countryman Electric, first unveiled at the IAA motor show in 2023 and in series production since March 2024, will receive a technical update from March 2026, Mini said. The changes focus on efficiency improvements rather than visual redesigns, two years after production began at BMW Leipzig Plant.
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The updated Countryman E, the front-wheel-drive variant, now achieves a WLTP range of up to 501 kilometres, up from 462 kilometres at launch. The all-wheel-drive Countryman SE ALL4 will offer up to 467 kilometres, compared with 433 kilometres previously.
Mini said the range gains stem from a package of technical measures rather than a fundamental redesign. A new inverter using silicon carbide semiconductors will be introduced, reducing energy losses when converting battery current for the electric motor. Additional efficiency gains come from low-friction wheel bearings on the front axle, which lower rolling resistance.
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The usable battery capacity has also been slightly increased. Net capacity rises to 65.2 kWh from 64.6 kWh, while gross capacity remains unchanged at 66.5 kWh, a battery size shared with BMW’s iX1 and iX2 models. Charging performance remains the same, with DC fast charging from 10% to 80% possible in under 30 minutes under optimal conditions.
Power outputs are unchanged. The Countryman E continues to deliver 150 kW and 250 Nm of torque via a single front-mounted motor, while the all-wheel-drive SE ALL4 produces a combined 230 kW and 494 Nm from two motors.
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Externally, Mini said the updated model will be only subtly distinguishable, pointing to minor aerodynamic refinements and trim-specific design elements. The vehicle retains a drag coefficient of 0.26, which the company said contributes meaningfully to efficiency and range.
The update comes as Mini reports strong momentum in electrification. The BMW-owned automaker said global vehicle deliveries rose 17.7% in 2025 to 288,290 units, supported by rapid growth in battery electric vehicle sales. Fully electric models accounted for 105,535 vehicles, an 87.9% increase from the previous year, and made up more than one-third of Mini’s total global deliveries. In markets including the Netherlands, Turkey, Sweden and China, electric vehicles represented more than half of the brand’s sales.
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Pricing for the updated Countryman has not been revised. In Germany, the Countryman E currently starts at €38,120, while the all-wheel-drive Countryman SE ALL4 is priced from €43,320, according to Mini’s online configurator.
