Car and Driver - USA (2020-04)

THE RUNDOWN

Get Shorty

The electric Mini sacrifices range in pursuit
of nimble handling and a low price.

Most people don’t travel 200 miles to work and back each
day. That’s the essential thinking behind the electric
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the numbers

Vehicle Type: front-motor, front-wheel-

drive, 4-passenger, 2-door hatchback

Base ...................................... $30,750

Motor: permanent-magnet

synchronous AC

Power ............................ 181 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque ......................... 199 lb-ft @ 100 rpm

Battery: liquid-cooled lithium-ion,

32.6 kWh

Transmission: single-speed direct-drive

Dimensions

• Wheelbase ...................................... 98.2 in


• L/W/H .......................... 151.4/68.0/56.4 in


• Curb Weight .................................. 3200 lb
  Performance (C/D est)


• 60 mph ............................................ 6.9 sec


• 1/4-Mile ......................................... 15.5 sec


• Top Speed ...................................... 93 mph
  EPA Fuel Economy (C/D est)


• Comb/City/Hwy ...... 110/120/100 MPGe


• Range ................................................. 110 mi

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74 APRIL 2020 ~ CAR AND DRIVER