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Mini Cooper SE electric hatchback India launch on 27 November
The Story in Brief
Mini India will launch the second-generation all-electric Cooper hatchback on 27 November 2026. The Cooper SE arrives with a 54.2 kWh battery pack that delivers a claimed range of 402 km per charge, a substantial increase from the previous model's 270 km range.
The electric motor produces 215 bhp and 330 Nm, accelerating from 0 to 100 kmph in 6.2 seconds. DC fast charging at up to 95 kW can replenish the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in about 30 minutes.
Externally the Cooper SE is nearly identical to the petrol Cooper S, distinguished mainly by an enclosed grille, yellow S badging and different alloy wheel designs. The interior retains the circular central infotainment touchscreen, heads-up display, wireless phone charger and Harman Kardon sound system. Mini will also offer the Paul Smith limited edition in India, though its final specification has not been confirmed.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The 402 km range is a decisive jump from the previous 270 km, addressing the range anxiety that limited the earlier model's appeal among Indian buyers. Mini is betting that this improvement, alongside sub-30-minute fast charging, makes the Cooper SE a serious urban zero-emission alternative rather than a niche novelty. The cabin and features remain largely unchanged from the Cooper S, which keeps costs contained but also signals that this is a drivetrain swap, not a luxury repositioning. The gap between the headline range and real-world urban range will matter more to buyers than the design details. The final India specification for the Paul Smith edition has not been frozen, so the company has room to adjust pricing and features closer to launch on 27 November.
Source: carandbike.com
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