Compare the MINI Cooper Electric vs MINI Aceman

Impractical and pricey, but bursting with charm
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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7/10
Small and agile, with a brilliant cabin
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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7/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Both the MINI Aceman and the MINI Cooper Electric are fun to drive and feature supportive front seats, with adaptive cruise control fitted as standard on both models. You will have to accept very firm suspension in either car, though. While the Aceman is pretty quiet at a cruise, the Cooper Electric is quite noisy at motorway speeds. When it comes to everyday practicality, the longer Aceman offers a bigger boot than the Cooper Electric, as well as more room with the back seats folded down.

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E Classic 135kW 41kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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E Classic 135kW 43kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Tow hitch
    A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.

Key information

Body type Hatchbacks Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Electric Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 4 Number of seats 5 Best
Boot space, seats up 210 litres (1 suitcase) Boot space, seats up 300 litres (2 suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down 800 litres Boot space, seats down 1,005 litres Best
External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,858 mm x 1,756 mm x 1,460 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,079 mm x 1,754 mm x 1,514 mm
First year tax rate £10 First year tax rate £10
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
4.5 miles / kWh Best
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
4.4 miles / kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
186 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
192 miles Best
Battery size 40.7 kWh Battery size 42.5 kWh Best
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 20 · average
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 20 · average
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 135kW 41kWh Auto Engine name 135kW 43kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 184 BHP Engine size Electric • 184 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks Body type SUVs
Fuel type Electric Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 7.3 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 7.9 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 40.7 kWh Battery size 42.5 kWh Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
186 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
192 miles Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 4 Number of seats 5 Best
Number of doors 3 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 210 litres Boot (seats up) 300 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 800 litres Boot (seats down) 1,005 litres Best
Length 3,858 mm Length 4,079 mm
Width 1,756 mm Width 1,754 mm
Height 1,460 mm Height 1,514 mm
Wheelbase — Wheelbase 2.61 m
Turning circle 10.8 m Turning circle 11.1 m

Full features list

  • 17" Parallel Spoke 2-tone alloy wheels
  • Body colour roof
  • Solid paint
  • Special metallic paint
  • Vescin/Cloth - Black/Blue includes dash knit in black with blue accents
  • Vescin/Cloth - Grey/Blue includes dash knit in black with blue accents
  • Alarm
  • Immobiliser
  • Remote central locking
  • Central toggle bar
  • Circular OLED Screen
  • Compatible mobile phone bluetooth with audio streaming
  • Cruise control
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • Driver camera system
  • Electro-mechanical speed dependant steering assistance
  • Emergency call service
  • MINI Experience Modes
  • Memory function for interior rear view mirror
  • Mini navigation system
  • On board computer
  • Rear view camera
  • Service interval indicator
  • Tailgate
  • 2 seat bench in second row
  • 2 zone automatic air conditioning
  • 60/40 rear seat bench
  • Ambient lighting
  • Cupholders
  • Fabric strap as 3rd spoke
  • Floor mats
  • Front and rear head restraints
  • Front compact armrest
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Height adjustable passenger seat
  • Light headliner
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sport Vescin Steering Wheel
  • Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
  • Vescin/Cloth upholstery includes dash knit in black with blue accents
  • Auto headlights
  • Automatic anti dazzle rear view mirror
  • Automatic tilt of front passenger mirror to parking position when reverse gear selected
  • Black grille surround
  • Body coloured wheel arches
  • Electric front+rear windows
  • Electrically folding door mirrors
  • Electrochromic exterior driver side mirror
  • Heated rear view mirrors
  • Heated rear window
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED indicator lights
  • LED rear lights
  • MINI logo projection
  • Metallic paint
  • Rain sensor window wipers
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear window wiper
  • Roof and Mirror caps in Jet Black
  • 3 point seatbelts on all four seats
  • 6 Airbags - front, side, head and seat belt tensioners
  • Acoustic pedestrian protection
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Front ISOFIX (iSize)
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 11kW AC charging
  • Automatic transmission
  • DC Rapid charging
  • Mode 3 cable
  • 16" 4 Square spoke alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Personal eSim
  • Driving assistant pack - Cooper Hatchback
  • Park assistant pack - Cooper Hatchback
  • 18" Night flash spoke grey dark metallic spectre alloy wheels
  • Black roof
  • Roof and Mirror caps in Glazed White
  • Special metallic paint
  • Special solid paint
  • Vescin/Cloth - Black/Blue
  • Vescin/Cloth - Grey/Blue
  • Alarm
  • Immobiliser
  • Remote central locking
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 60/40 rear seat bench
  • Ambient lighting
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Cupholders
  • Floor mats
  • Front and rear head restraints
  • Front compact armrest
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Height adjustable passenger seat
  • Light headliner
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sport Vescin Steering Wheel
  • Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
  • Vescin/Cloth upholstery
  • Circular OLED Screen
  • Cruise control
  • Driver camera system
  • Driving assistant
  • Electro-mechanical speed dependant steering assistance
  • Emergency call service
  • Intelligent Personal Assistant
  • MINI Experience Modes
  • MINI operating system 9
  • Mini navigation system
  • On board computer
  • Parking assistant
  • Rear view camera
  • Service interval indicator
  • Auto headlights
  • Body colour roof
  • Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
  • Electric front+rear windows
  • Heated rear window
  • Heated windscreen washer jets
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED indicator lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Metallic paint
  • Rain sensor window wipers
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear window wiper
  • Roof rails
  • Third brake light
  • Towbar preparation
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats
  • 6 Airbags - front, side, head and seat belt tensioners
  • Acoustic pedestrian protection
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Front ISOFIX (iSize)
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 11kW AC charging
  • Automatic transmission
  • DC Rapid charging
  • Mode 3 cable
  • 17" X Spoke refined silver alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Personal eSim
  • Black/Blue dashboard knit

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.