Is the Electric MINI Countryman SE Leaving the US?

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Last week we covered MINI USA’s 2026 line-up and its rejigged pricing, equipment and option packs. Hidden in all that fine print was a notable absence: the electric MINI Countryman SE. MINI listed every model and configuration yet left the battery-powered Countryman out entirely, prompting the inevitable question of whether the brand plans to pull the car from the US market.

MINI USA’s official statement offers a clue. “The MINI Countryman SE ALL4 will remain as a 2025 model. Details regarding future pricing and offer structure will be announced at a later date.”

That reads less like a death notice and more like MINI keeping its powder dry until it can nail down new numbers. The only plausible scenario for an outright withdrawal would be if importing the car became too costly relative to the volume it sells. Far more likely is that MINI USA is waiting to see how looming tariff negotiations shake out before it locks in 2026 pricing on what is, after all, its most expensive model.

MINI USA sales snapshot, Q1 2025

MotoringFile’s deep dive into the latest data shows the brand has momentum. MINI shifted 6,976 cars in the United States during the first quarter of 2025, a 9.5 percent jump over Q1 2024. The fresh five-door Cooper did most of the heavy lifting, clocking 1,289 sales and rising nearly 80 percent year on year. Countryman demand surged too, up about 50 percent and clearing the 3,000-unit threshold for the first time. Not everything was rosy: three-door Cooper sales slipped 8 percent, a decline dealers tie to the loss of the manual gearbox, and Convertible deliveries are only now ramping after a late start. Still, the figures confirm that MINI’s new-generation range is resonating with buyers.

Our Take

We have logged plenty of miles in the U25 Countryman SE and the takeaway is simple: this is the most grown-up MINI yet. Yes, the SE carries 886 lb more than the petrol JCW and never feels quite as light on its feet, but the extra heft buys silence, long-legged comfort and 245 miles of real-world range. Torque is instant, the driving experience engaging, and the cabin finally offers space to match crossover expectations. Pricey? Absolutely. Yet for many buyers it is the best daily-driver MINI we have ever tested, blending trademark character with maturity the brand has rarely shown before.  

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