MINI Countryman Electric: This SUV is ours in India

RECENTLY in 2024, over 19 lakh electric vehicles were purchased and India represented a small but a quickly evolving part of this environmental phenomenon. By 2025, a greater number of Indian families will be in a position to consider buying an electric SUV, as long as it fits their space, design, and cost needs. Ask a young professional in Bengaluru, Gurugram or Mumbai what is on his/her wish list and many will say a MINI Countryman that is electric and fits into his/her lifestyle and budget.

Today we will have a closer look at the 2025 mini countryman electric. You can read about its specs, and features, its India preparation, price speculation, and how it stacks up against the competition the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the upcoming Tata Harrier EV. Keep reading to find out whether this MINI can meet the optimum intersection of the fun and the practicality in your next automobile.

What is MINI Countryman Electric?

MINI Countryman Electric is an electric car, which is modeled on the SUV version of the legendary MINI, the Countryman. To be globally available in 2024 and in India in late 2025, it becomes the first all-electric MINI as well as integrates the fun-to-drive character of the MINI brand with the sustainability of electric driving.

So in its initial quarter itself, more than 16,000 units were booked in both UK and Germany. As things stand it is now targeting the Indian city roads and highways.

The main strengths or features of MINI Countryman Electric are:

• Sunroofs (top of the line models)
• Up to 450 km on a single charge based on WLTP cycle
• Using the fast charging, the battery can go up to 80 percent in 29 minutes
• Generous sized 5 seater luggage space and a 505 litres boot space
• Improved navigation, and safety equipment
• The newest MINI Operating System 9 with a round OLED infotainment touchscreen
• British go kart legendary driving adventure
• Straight-line sport utility vehicles with tall handles on the door

The Countraman Electric, a product of MINI, has made an effort to integrate fun, efficiency and practicality of the needs of an Indian family in one, the electric SUV.

What was the performance of the MINI Countryman Electric?

The 2025 Mini Countryman Electric car has the look of a mini-sized MINI with certain changes.

What is the difference in design?

• The headlights are LED with vertical taillights being special features as well
• The classic racing green, and Indian Midnight black paint jobs
• Big alloy wheels (18 to 20 inches) to raise the ground clearance
• Bright and airy, with comfort

Internally, it features a circular OLED touchscreen that is centrally positioned in the vehicle and has less use of buttons and more voice and / or touch-based functions.

How quick is the recharging?

• On a house AC charger: 6-7 hours( 100 percent)
• Fast charging to 80 percent (DC): 29 minutes
• Most suited India-compatible countrywide fast chargers (CCS 2 standard)

That means you can easily get top-ups inside your home over night or get quick juices on the go at airports, malls, and highways when you are on long journeys.

Experts Insight
Dr Nikolai Martin, who leads the sustainability program of BMW group described that, the improved thermal management helps to keep the battery package cool even in the hot summers in India extending the life of the battery package.

What distance in India?

The manufacturer-stated range is up to 450 kilometre according to WLTP testing. You can expect 350-400 kilometres range per full charge in everyday Indian city conditions, depending on how you drive and whether or not you use air-conditioning.

Trivia
The seat upholstery and dashboard finish has been eco friendly using recycled fabrics. It has more than 80 percent of its cabin materials that are sustainable, which makes the SUV an environmentally friendly car.

What is the MINI Countryman Electric like to drive?

The go-kart character of the car is an aspect that most of the MINI lovers will appreciate. The electric Countryman is the same thrill with a new dimension of sleekness.

Performance specifications:

• The 66 kWh Lithium ion battery is matched with 308 BHP electric motor
• The SE ALL4 model has 0-100 kmph acceleration time of 5.6 seconds
• Immediate torque, i.e. swift traffic runs and smooth overtakes
• Low centre of gravity makes the handling agile even in city or twisty hill roads

Drive modes:

• Green Plus - maximum range
• Normal - suitable for cities and highway
• Go Kart - most sportive driving and fun

There is no need of a gear shifter. The only thing you need to do is just press the start button, select your mode, and you have a silent and smooth power provide.

What is the safety of MINI Countryman Electric?

Family problems are based on safety issues. That is what the Countryman Electric provides by MINI.

Safety Features:

• Comes with fancy six airbags as standard
• Lane exit, blind spot detection and ADAS
• 360 degree parking camera and automatic emergency breaking
• Adaptive cruise control to provide long distance driving comfortably

The 2025 MINI Countryman Electric has received 5 star in the European NCAP crash tests. Its reinforced protection cabin build is able to withstand Indian roads as well.

Trivia
Compared to its predecessor, the model with petrol engine, the MINI Countryman Electric has a lower CO2 footprint by half throughout its life cycle albeit at the manufacturing stage.

What technologies/infotainment does it have?

Minicontryman Electric is one of the most technically loaded mini cars ever observed in India.

Important technological characteristics:

• Touch display 9.4 inch round OLED
• Voice enabled MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant in Indian English Voice
• Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
• Onboard mapping with real time EV charge points database
• Around noise (Harman Kardon elite)

There is also customisable ambient interior lighting and wellness features such as air purifier and massage seats on higher end models.

The OS 9 system is Indian friendly and updates automatically over the air, keeping your MINI up to date with the latest applications and security.

What is the comparison of the MINI Countryman Electric with other cars in India?

The market is overwhelmed when the future of electric SUVs such as Tata Harrier EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, BYD Atto 3, and the Volvo XC40 Recharge are available in 2025.

Expert Opinion
MINI is an exclusive car, both in the aspects of design, driving characteristics, and quality, and it is more expensive than Tata and BYD. The Ioniq 5 is more space-efficient, however not having the same feel and branding that the MINI vehicles do, as well as their driving characteristics. Anoop Sethia, AutoCar India EV expert, explains.

Who is going to purchase the MINI Countryman Electric?

When you need a luxury and premium SUV in compact style in 2025, which is stylish and easy to drive, has enough space to accommodate a small family, and makes a statement in EVs, give the MINI Countryman Electric a go.

Best for:

• Urban dwellers, laborers and youthful couples seeking to buy a smooth, sleek and efficient automobile
• Families with young children that would prefer to park easily and have a form of entertainment as well
• A consumer who appreciates a brand with certain history and wants to remain in the limelight
• Customers who will be willing to spend more than 50 lakh of rupees in a high-quality and international product

This is not the best to those who require more than 5 seats and big boot to accommodate the joint families.

What is the price of MINI Countryman Electric in India?

Pricing is one aspect which is relevant to a great extent.

The on-road price in metros: It fetches 53-65 lakhs (inclusive of RTO, insurance and options).

Operational costs and EMI:

• Low EV running cost can save as much as rupees 1.2 per kilometre against a petrol MINI
• The interest rate is 8.5 percent which comes to an about 85,000 rupees as monthly EMI

To top that up with piece of mind, the battery is protected by up to 8 years or 160,000km battery warranty offering by MINI India.

Is sales service after easy in India?

There are regions where MINI India has not widened its net but with every launch the brand is becoming more convenient to reach in metros and tier 1 cities.

Service highlights:

• Increased permanent dedicated MINI Electric service staff in 16 cities by 2025
• 3 years road side support, 5 years service pack options
• Smartphone application, long-distance diagnosis, booking in advance
• On outstation journeys tie ups with the BMW charging/service network are a big advantage

Trivia
By 2025, there will be over 900 publicly-accessible DC fast chargers in Indian metros. All of them are listed in the navigation system of MINI and their availability is shown live.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of MINI Countryman Electric and Indians?

Pros:

• Eye-catching design, youthful image, quality feel
• Excellent urban driving, fast in an urban environment
• Environmental friendly credentials and reduced running costs
• Premium luxury and iconic brand name
• Reliability and safe battery courtesy of parent BMW

Cons:

• Far more costly than Tata and BYD competitors
• The trunk and the back seat are also smaller than others
• Poor service outside of big metro areas
• A new 7 seater to accommodate larger families in India

These might not be a deal breaker, particularly when you like what MINI has to offer.

What is next in the path to the future of the MINI and electric cars in India?

The Indian EV market is projected to reach over 10 per cent of the total new vehicle sales by 2026 where the largest number of sales will be on SUVs and Hatchbacks in metropolitan areas. Two more electric models will also be introduced at MINI in 2020.

The fact that MINI is a BMW product coupled with its unique attractiveness assures buyers that they can get an attractive resale price, spares and all the time latest technology.

Charging station is growing, the number is reducing to change the battery and the government still heavy subsidizing EVs which means that even a car such as Countryman Electric becomes more affordable each day.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Is MINI Countryman Electric manufactured in India?
No it is a locally assembled and comes up using imported kits manufactured in BMW plant in Chennai. The Europeans continue to supply majority of these components.

Does MINI Countryman Electric have a battery warranty?
The vehicle is under a 8 year or 160,000 kilometres warranty.

What is the MINI Countryman Electric top speed?
SE ALL4 will also go more than 100 kmph, reaching this mark in just 5.6 sec, which is a considerable dimension above the majority of petrol-driven Indian SUVs.

Can it be used for long distance travel?
Indeed, with a true range of 350 to 400 kilometre and expanding fast chargers on Indian highways, it is sufficient to routinely drive highways.

Could it be charged with a normal house plug?
You can but slowly. A home charger should be used daily.

What colours can I order in India?
The new model will be offered in Metallic Midnight Black, Nanuq White, British Racing Green and Chilli Red among others.

What is special about MINI Countryman Electric compared to Tata Harrier EV?
Its premium luxury and iconic brand name are accompanied by driving enjoyment which is hard to find in most other competitors, though at a higher price.

Final thought

The MINI Countryman Electric 2025 is more than an electric SUV. It is an option that appeals to the Indian city people who want to combine green mobility, premium feel and pure driving pleasure. Even though it is more expensive than mass EVs, driving MINI is more about personality than driving in everyday life. This will fall within your budget and expectations and the Countryman Electric can be a good option in 2025.