The Countryman SE ALL4 is an electric version of the Mini Countryman SUV.
This dual-motor, all-wheel-drive model has the quirky design flourishes and decent handling Minis are known for, but with a smoother powertrain and a softer ride than its gas-powered counterpart.
But the Countryman EV comes with its fair share of shortcomings, including a relatively short driving range--it only managed 237 miles in our highway-range test.
Its 130-kW max acceptance rate means it can only add about six miles of range per minute at DC fast chargers.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5, for example, can gain about 13 miles of range per minute.
Like the regular Countryman, the EV’s interior is fairly spacious and comfortable.
But also like the regular version, the controls are difficult and distracting to use.
The driver only gets a small head-up display, with the instruments and most features controlled through a circular touchscreen at the center of the dash that requires multiple steps for common functions.
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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