- Mini has introduced an updated Countryman E lineup.
- It has a beefier battery and a new silicon carbide inverter.
- Changes enable the model to gain up to 24 miles of range.
Electric vehicle technology advances quickly and models tend to get outdated relatively fast. To avoid this, a number of companies make significant changes just a few years after launch.
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We can add Mini to this list as they’ve unveiled an improved Countryman E. While the crossover was introduced less than three years ago, the latest version has significantly improved range thanks to a larger 65.2 kWh battery pack and a new silicon carbide inverter, which minimizes power losses.
The model also benefits from new front axle wheel bearings that reduce rolling resistance and help to improve overall efficiency.
Thanks to these changes, the Countryman E now has a WLTP range of up to 311 miles (501 km). For comparison, the current model has a smaller 64.6 kWh battery and a range of up to 287 miles (462 km). That doesn’t sound like much of an improvement, but it’s an 8.4 percent increase.
The Countryman SE ALL4 benefits from the upgrades as well and this allows for a range of up to 290 miles (467 km). That’s 21.7 miles (35 km) more than its predecessor.
The updated Countryman will be available in Europe this March and will presumably come stateside shortly thereafter. While that remains to be seen, the US-spec Countryman SE ALL4 starts at $45,200 and has a dual-motor all-wheel drive system producing 308 hp (230 kW / 312 PS) and 364 lb-ft (493 Nm) of torque.
This enables the electric crossover to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 5.4 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Buyers can also expect a modest EPA range of up to 212 miles (341 km).
