Tesla Supercharger Access Comes to the Electric MINI Countryman SE

DimON · December 12

MINI has begun rolling out a major software update for the electric Countryman SE that has the chance to radically change how owners charge their cars for owners in North America. Beyond the new charging flexibility, MINI is also updating apps, navigation while charging, and refinements to MINI OS 9. Here are the details.

Tesla Supercharger Access Comes to the Countryman SE

The headline feature for North American owners is official support for the North American Charging Standard, or NACS. With this update, the electric Countryman SE can now charge at stations equipped with NACS, including Tesla Superchargers, using an approved adapter.

Once the adapter is purchased and set up in the MINI app, NACS charging locations appear directly within the vehicle’s navigation system and app based search. MINI is positioning this as a seamless extension of the existing charging experience rather than a separate workaround. Adapter availability details are expected to be communicated through the MINI app and email.

For U.S. and Canadian owners, this significantly expands fast charging access and improves real world usability, especially in regions where CCS infrastructure remains inconsistent.

Smarter Charging Breaks and Better Navigation Context

MINI has also improved how the Countryman SE handles charging stops within navigation. A new Charging POI Nearby filter allows drivers to select charging stations based on what is around them, such as cafes, grocery stores, restaurants, or restrooms.

This is a subtle but important shift in how MINI is thinking about EV ownership. Charging stops are no longer treated as dead time. The system now actively helps drivers make better use of those breaks based on personal preference.

The navigation interface itself has been refined with clearer presentation and easier access to nearby amenities while charging.

In Car Streaming Expands With Disney Plus

The update also adds Disney Plus to the MINI Connected Store, allowing in car streaming directly on the circular OLED display. This feature requires the MINI Connected Package and an active Disney Plus subscription.

It is designed for use while parked or charging and further reinforces MINI’s strategy of making the cabin a more livable space during downtime. It also aligns closely with the new charging nearby features, turning charging stops into something closer to a pause than an interruption.

MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant Gets New Voices

MINI’s Intelligent Personal Assistant has been updated with two new voice options, giving drivers the choice between a male or female voice. Setup is handled through the Personal Assistant menu or via the microphone button, after which the system responds as normal to the Hey MINI wake command.

MINI notes that a required language package will download automatically following the update. While this is not a transformational change, it improves personalization and response accuracy and continues MINI’s steady refinement of OS 9.

A Clear Signal of MINI’s Software First Approach

Taken as a whole, this update reinforces MINI’s shift toward treating vehicles like evolving platforms rather than static products. The improvements are practical, owner focused, and delivered quietly through software rather than model year changes.

For North American Countryman SE owners, Tesla Supercharger access via NACS is the most significant takeaway. It materially improves ownership and lowers one of the biggest friction points in EV adoption. Combined with smarter charging navigation, expanded in car apps, and continued OS 9 refinement, this update makes the electric Countryman easier and more enjoyable to live with.