Exclusive Look: J01 Electric MINI Cooper JCW Full Specifications

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MINI may have officially released the first-ever electric MINI Cooper JCW last week, but they have yet to provide all of the technical specifications, including performance, weight, and range. Luckily, we’ve got all of that—and more—in an exclusive look at the new J01 JCW.

Electric MINI JCW Performance

Thanks to a revised electric motor, the J01 MINI JCW will easily surpass the petrol-powered F66 MINI Cooper JCW in terms of outright horsepower. The MINI JCW Electric and the MINI JCW Aceman deliver up to 190 kW (258 hp) and 350 Nm of torque (258 ft-lbs), thanks to this updated motor. The MINI 3-Door accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, while the Aceman achieves the same in 6.4 seconds. Expect 0-60 mph times to be slightly quicker.

	J01 Cooper JCW	F66 Cooper JCW
Power	252 hp	231 hp
Torque	255 lb-ft	280 lb-ft / 1,500 rpm
Top Speed	124 mph	152 mph
Transmission	Single Speed	7 speed DCT
Track	1538 mm / 61 in	1499 mm / 59 in
Length (mm/in)	3858 mm / 151.6 in	3879 mm / 152.7 in
Height (mm/in)	1460 mm / 54.4 in	1431 mm / 56.38 in
Wheelbase (mm/in)	2526 mm / 99.4 in	2495 mm / 98.23
Curb weight (kg/lbs)	1730 kg / 3814 lbs	1405 kg / 3,097 lbs

MINI has historically limited its electric cars to 170 km/h (105.6 mph) due to their already limited range. However, they’ve now made the decision to lift that limit, allowing the J01 JCW to reach a top speed of 124 mph—still quite a bit off the 152 mph of the F66 JCW.

The significant downside to electrification is weight, which is clearly evident in the J01 JCW. According to exclusive sources, we can confirm that the curb weight of the new electric J01 MINI Cooper JCW is 3,814 lbs—a significant increase from previous MINI Cooper JCWs, which weighed around 3,000 lbs. The upcoming petrol-powered F66 MINI Cooper JCW will have a substantial 717 lb weight advantage over the J01. This should result in very different on-track experiences for these otherwise similar-looking JCWs.

Suspension, Wheels, Tires and Brakes

MINI will follow its typical formula by making mild revisions to the suspension settings from the standard J01 SE, rather than introducing a complete suspension redesign as seen in BMW M cars. Think of this new JCW (and all standard JCW models, for that matter) as following the BMW M Performance strategy of upgrading suspension and braking components, rather than anything radically different.

The J01 MINI Cooper JCW will retain a familiar approach, featuring four-piston front brakes and more aggressive pads all around.

	J01 MINI Cooper JCW	F66 MINI Cooper JCW (Optional)
Front rims	7,5Jx18 LM	7Jx17 LM (Opt: 7,5Jx18 LM)
Front tyres	225/40/18	215/45 R17 (Opt: 225/40/18)
Rear rims	7,5Jx18 LM	7Jx17 LM (Opt: 7,5Jx18 LM)
Rear tyres	225/40/18	215/45 R17 91 Y XL (Opt: 225/40/18)
Front Track	1522 mm	1499 mm
Rear Track	1515 mm	1499 mm

As noted above, the J01 JCW will offer a single wheel and tire size, unlike the petrol-powered F66 JCW, which will follow the F56 with a 17” base wheel and an optional 18” wheel with a wider tire.

One interesting note is the track of the J01 JCW. It’s not only wider than the forthcoming F66 JCW, its front track is wider than the rear. This is likely designed to help with initial turn-in.

Electric MINI Cooper JCW Range

	J05 MINI Aceman E	J05 MINI Cooper SE	2025 J05 Aceman JCW	2025 J01 MINI JCW
Horsepower	184 hp	218 hp	255 hp	255 hp
Torque	214 lb-ft	243 lb-ft	252 lb-ft	252 ft-lbs
Range (WLTP)	183 – 193 miles	237 – 253 miles	221 miles	231 miles
Battery Size	40kWh	54kWh	54kWh	54kWh

The J01’s battery size remains the same as in the SE models, with a 54.2 kWh capacity (49.2 kWh usable). However, due to increased performance, the range is slightly reduced. The J01 Cooper JCW achieves 231 miles (371 km), and the Aceman offers 221 miles (355 km). Charging speeds are expected to be identical to those of other J01 models.

2025 J01 MINI Cooper JCW – Launch Timing and Availability

The J01 MINI Cooper JCW is set to begin production in January 2025 and should reach most showrooms by March 2025. However, North America won’t initially receive the Chinese-made J01 Cooper and J05 Aceman. This should change in 2026, when MINI plans to expand production to its Oxford, UK plant, allowing for North American exports without tariffs.

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