The Mini Cooper Is Reborn as a 100% Electric Vehicle at an Absurd Price
This page is translated from the original post "La Mini Cooper renaît en 100% électrique et à un tarif délirant" in French.
- 20/09/2023 11:07
The artisan David Brown Automotive reinvents the Mini Cooper in an electric version with very impressive performance and range.
Nothing is wasted, everything is transformed. The saying is all the more true with legends. You can already hear the traditionalists shouting sacrilege, but such is the course of history: the car of tomorrow will be electric or it will not be. Based on this premise, initiatives to convert old cars into electric ones are booming, with an underlying eco-responsible message: a “recycled” car means less raw materials need to be extracted from the planet.
It’s also about preserving a hint of flavor, as wheeled iPhones might not be the most exciting thing in everyday life.
The real feat by David Brown is managing to keep the weight down without delivering an outdated product. Weighing only 640 kg despite its 18.8 kWh battery, the legendary-looking British car guarantees an autonomy of 110 miles (177 km) in the city, which is more than a much more sophisticated and heavier Smart on paper.
In terms of performance, the 100 hp and 175 Nm torque mechanical setup promises impressive acceleration, with 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and a limited top speed of 92 mph (148 km/h). Again, the very light weight allows for lively handling and eco-friendly range.
Finally, charging will be limited to 6.6 kW, but since the battery is tiny, it will be full in about 3 hours.
BUT THERE’S ONE POINT THAT’S DISAPPROVING: THE PRICE!
The picture would have been perfect without addressing the issue of cost. Completely rebuilt by hand and fitted with luxurious materials (wood, leather, aluminum…), this Mini eMastered is listed at £125,000, or €145,000. Yes, you read that right, there are no extra zeros…
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