There are two electric Countryman models available, one with a single 204hp electric motor that also generates 250Nm of torque, and one with two electric motors, which produce a combined 313hp and 494Nm. As you’d expect, putting your foot down will elicit a giggle from you and your passengers, because the 204hp model covers the 0-62mph dash in just 8.6 seconds, while the more powerful version cuts this to 5.6 seconds. The car’s naturally low centre of gravity and quick steering also combine to give the all-electric Countryman the suitably sporty reflexes that drivers have come to expect from the MINI badge.
The charging process is equally speedy, because all versions of the electric Countryman can accept charge at the rate of up to 130kW, which means a 10-80% charge takes just 29 minutes at a rapid public chargepoint. Even a full charge at home takes just 6 hours and 30 minutes on an 11kW charger.
Standard features are plentiful, with niceties such as alloy wheels, LED headlights, two-zone climate control, a heated steering wheel, keyless start and cruise control fitted as standard to all models. Safety equipment is comprehensive, too, with every all-electric Countryman having automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition and an emergency call function (e-Call).
And you’re never alone in your Countryman, even when there’s no one else there. That’s because every Countryman is fitted with the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant. All you need to do is press the ‘talk’ button – or say ‘Hey MINI’ – and the system will let you change the cabin temperature, tune to a different radio station, set a navigation route, and tell you about the weather on the way.
