2025 MINI Countryman SE – Range & Performance In Depth

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MINI’s first ever electric Countryman is here and it’s a big deal for the brand. Not just because it’s the biggest MINI ever but it’s the brand’s first EV that combines the popular crossover shape with full electrification. But what about range, charging speed, battery capacity and cold weather performance? We’ve got an exclusive look at all the details you’ll want to know.

For most of this article we’ll be focusing on the Countryman SE given its global availability.

Despite its size, the larger Countryman SE has an increase of range over the F56 Cooper SE thanks to the higher capacity 66.5 kWh battery pack, more efficient drivetrain design and 0.26Cd drag coefficient. The effect is a UK range of 245 to 287 miles depending on how much urban vs highway driving you’re doing. In the US that is estimated to be to be just over 200 miles of EPA range.

	Countryman E	Countryman SE	MINI Cooper E	MINI Cooper SE	MINI Aceman E	MINI Aceman SE
Power	204 hp	313 hp	184 bhp	218 hp	184 bhp	218 hp
Battery Size	66.5 kWh	66.5 kWh	42.5 kWh	54.2 kWh	42.5 kWh	54.2 kWh
Usable Battery	63.78 kWh	63.78 kWh	38.5 kWh	49.2 kWh	38.5 kWh	49.2 kWh
WLTP Range – Europe	273 miles	261 miles	190 miles	250 miles	193 miles	254 miles
EPA Range – United States (estimated)	213 miles	204 miles	148 miles	195 miles	151 miles	198 miles

The SE will be the only model confirmed for North America

With either set of numbers it’s clear that the Countryman SE will be much more viable of a choice than the first generation Cooper SE with its 110 mile range (EPA) – the only other electric MINI previously available in the US. For markets outside of North American, MINI will offer two other fully electric cars; the J01 Cooper and J05 Aceman crossover. Due to both being exclusively manufactured in China initially, the North America market will have to wait until 2026 when production will expand to the UK.

The battery capacity in the electric MINI Countryman E and SE is 66.5 kWh with the usable size being 63.78 kWh. The 400v system allows an AC charging speed of 11kW and DC – 130kW. In ideal scenarios (charging at 130kWx) the electric Countryman SE can get from 5-80% in only 29min. In miles that’s roughly 23 to 184 miles in normal operating temperatures. While we didn’t need to charge our test car (our time was limited to a few hundred miles) that type of charging speed sounds fantastic. However the ability to recharge the Countryman SE quickly will be more dependent on the charging network than the car itself.

The MINI Countryman SE: Real-World Range Scenarios

It’s no secret that EVs like moderate temperatures. We’ve seen range drop significantly in extreme cold over the years. But what many don’t know is that even slightly cold temperatures can noticeably affect how far your batteries will take you.

The data below shows you the range you can expect across summer and winter driving and the effects are obvious. These numbers (based on European WLTP testing) paint a more realistic view of what it would be like to live with a Countryman SE than a single range ratings.

Naturally the best case scenario for range is moderate temperatures and urban driving. The worst is to drive the Countryman SE on the highway in -14°F temperatures. You can see below that the Countryman SE could see as much as a 50% drop from its 332 mile range it could theoretically achieve in ideal temperatures. This is why it’s difficult to understand the full range scenarios from one figure as is typically listed.

Mild Weather Scenarios	Range Estimates
City – Mild Weather *	535 km / 332 miles
Highway – Mild Weather *	340 km / 211 miles
Combined – Mild Weather *	420 km / 261 miles

Cold Weather Scenarios	Range Estimates
City – Cold Weather *	360 km / 224 miles
Highway – Cold Weather *	265 km / 165 miles
Combined – Cold Weather *	310 km / 192 miles

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: ‘worst-case’ based on -10°C / -14°F and use of heating. Mild weather: ‘best-case’ based on 23°C / 73°F and no use of A/C. For ‘Highway’ figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions. Data provided by ev-database.org

While this is the BMW iX1, it’s has an identical battery and electric engine to the Countryman SE

2025 MINI Countryman Electric Charging Speed

Charging speed is as critical if not more so than range depending on your situation. The electric Countryman SE supports DC fast-charging at up to 130 kW. This allows for a charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in only 29 minutes. While we don’t have US specific data, we do have European data on charging speeds which should give you an idea of what we’ll see with the electric MINI Countryman SE.

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Standard 11.0 kW On-Board Charger
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	33h15m	11 km/h
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	20h45m	18 km/h
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	10h30m	35 km/h
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	7 hours	53 km/h
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	7 hours	53 km/h
Optional 22.0kW On-Board Charger *
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	33h15m	11 km/h
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	20h45m	18 km/h
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	10h30m	35 km/h
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	7 hours	53 km/h
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x32A	22 kW †	3h30m	100 km/h

* = Optional in some countries, standard in others. Check local specifications for details.
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Data provided by ev-database.org

MotoringFile’s Take

As with all electric cars you have to ask yourself – will this new electric Countryman fit my lifestyle. With the original Cooper SE that was a tough sell for anyone looking to take even short road trips. But with the new electric MINI Countryman SE the equation has changed.

The range dramatically increases the use cases for this car over the Cooper SE and thus its appeal. But that doesn’t mean everything here is cutting edge. In many ways the Countryman’s EV underpinnings are appropriately middle of the pack. Proven tech with conservative ratings, it’s designed and engineered to last. And given the needs of consumers that might be a better fit for the typical Countryman SE buyer.

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