The Countryman EV managed just 237 miles in our highway-range test.
While it has smooth acceleration, the adaptive regenerative braking is inconsistent in slowing the car.
Ride comfort is better than the regular Countryman, but the handling, while still fairly nimble, isn't as sharp and exhibits more body roll.
The 11-kW onboard charger can add about 30 miles of range per hour on a home charger, but its max DC fast acceptance rate of 130 kW is slow.
The quirky interior employs a giant circular center screen, along with a head-up display that serves as the driver screen.
The controls are very confusing and distracting.
The Mini Countryman SUV is redesigned for the 2025 model year, and as before, it shares its platform with the BMW X1.
There is also a fully electric version, called the SE ALL4 with 212 miles of electric range, which is short by today's standards.
The EV eliminates the drivability quirks of the gas version with smooth, effortless getaway.
Unfortunately the default adaptive regenerative braking is not always in tune with the driver's intentions.
The EV is just as nimble as the regular Countryman even though the steering is lighter.
Ride comfort is a bit better due to the added 800 pounds plus of the EV.
Home charging is helped by an 11 kW on-board charger that can pump about 30 miles of range per hour.
Maximum acceptance rate of 130 kW at public DC-fast charging places is not very competitive.
The quirky interior employs a giant, circular center screen as well as a head-up display that acts as the driver screen.
Controls are daunting at first but manageable with familiarity.
The Mini finally gets blind spot warning (BSW) and the optional Driver Assistance Pro comes with adaptive cruise control that has a lane-changing ability.
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