What is the battery capacity of the Mini Electric in kWh?

The Mini Electric has a battery capacity of 32.6 kWh.

That figure is the battery’s gross, or total physical, capacity. The amount available for driving is smaller: 28.9 kWh is usable, because the battery-management system reserves a buffer to protect the cells and preserve long-term performance.

The car, also marketed as the Mini Cooper SE outside the United Kingdom, was launched for the 2020 model year. Its battery uses 12 lithium-ion modules arranged in a T-shaped pack between the front seats and beneath the rear seats. This layout helped retain the Mini Hatch’s practical luggage space, unlike the earlier Mini E, whose battery occupied the rear-seat and cargo areas.

A common mix-up is confusing this car with the earlier Mini E demonstration vehicle. The Mini E used a much larger 35 kWh pack, while the later production Mini Electric used 32.6 kWh gross. The newer-generation Mini Cooper Electric is a different model with larger battery options.