Fully Electric MINI Cooper Earns Prestigious 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating

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The fully electric J01 MINI Cooper has just earned a coveted five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP crash tests. Evaluated across every conceivable measure, the J01 excelled—especially in occupant safety. Here are the details.

First it’s important to note MINI’s history of safety. Despite its size, the brand has been over performing in terms of occupant safety since its relaunch in 2001. The most recent example is the 2025 MINI Countryman which also earned a five-star rating, reflecting exceptional performance in multiple safety categories. So the J01 MINI Cooper getting the coveted five-star rating shouldn’t be a total surprise.

Comprehensive Safety Features

The five-star rating for the MINI Cooper Electric models is attributed to a combination of advanced safety features:

Passive Safety: The vehicles’ robust structural design ensures maximum protection for occupants during collisions.

Active Safety: Equipped with state-of-the-art driver assistance systems, these models actively help prevent accidents.

Vulnerable Road User Protection: Enhanced measures are in place to safeguard pedestrians and cyclists, reflecting MINI’s holistic approach to road safety.

Segment-Leading Safety Scores

In the four major safety areas assessed by Euro NCAP, the MINI Cooper Electric models achieved impressive scores:

• Adult Occupant Protection: 89%

• Child Occupant Protection: 87%

• Safety Assist Features: 79%

• Vulnerable Road User Protection: 77%

These scores are particularly noteworthy in the compact car segment, where achieving such high ratings is less common.

Our Take

This five-star Euro NCAP rating for the fully electric MINI Cooper models answers some assumptions around Chinese build quality and it reaffirms the brand’s position as a leader in small car safety. Perhaps it shouldn’t surprise anyone seeing a five-star score from a MINI, but it certainly is reaffirming that, no matter where these cars are built, they’re still focused on the highest levels of safety.

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