Is the Mini Electric still customizable despite competition from the Renault 5?
This page is translated from the original post "Chahutée par la Renault 5, la Mini électrique encore configurable ?" in French.
- 25/01/2025 10:14
Forbidden from the ecological bonus, and waiting for production to start in England, the Mini electric struggles in France.
If you absolutely want a Mini Cooper Electric and wish to customize it as in your dreams, do not give up. A visit to the Mini website might suggest that only stock units are available for purchase and that the configuration tool has disappeared. That’s not the case, but you have to look… for a long time. It’s HERE!
But why such a labyrinth to get a Mini Electric, when other models in the lineup have an immediate access configuration button (named “Customize”)? Multiple hypotheses exist. Production in China (plummeting image), rising customs tolls, declining quality, low-quality tires (absolutely unworthy of a premium car!), exclusion from the ecological bonus, and the arrival of a diabolical competitor: the Renault 5. And on sporty finishes, the Chinese (for now) see the Alpine A290 come crashing onto their path.
An outdated technical sheet?
The production of the Mini Cooper electric will soon be urgently relocated back to Europe. Today, one might even wonder if, with frequent price decreases to support sales, the manufacturer owned by BMW is not selling at a loss.
Buying remains a possibility if the property relationship is expensive for you, with a starting price of 30,650 euros, but the offerings are frankly below those of the Renault 5. Finish, range, price—nothing currently favors the Mini Cooper Electric. Its biggest weakness is indeed the real-world range of about 250 km. The Cooper opts for high power, at least 135 kW (184 hp), while its French rival is more moderate with up to 150 horsepower.
The LOA (long-term lease) seems more relevant if you really desire a Mini Cooper. The entry-level version, temporarily priced at 30,650 euros in the catalog, offers 48 installments and 40,000 km for 370.03 euros. The advantage: no deposit or major first rent. With a purchase option at 14,006.06 euros, the total purchase (not obligatory) would amount to 31,767.50 euros, just a little over 1000 euros more over 4 years, including 919.91 euros in processing fees. This is a very reasonable rate!
It’s up to you now, knowing that significant negotiations at dealerships seem possible…
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