Cooper SE Convertible

The Mini Cooper SE Convertible is a 4-seat convertible with front-wheel drive, sold new from 2023 to 2024, when it cost £52,500 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8.2 seconds, slower than 75% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 103 miles (165 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That puts it among the shortest-range 10% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and the shortest of 4 convertibles.

It uses around 3.6 mi/kWh (175 Wh/km), about the same as the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 28.9 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 44 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 104 miles (167 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand, a 2023 example is estimated at £20,000–£22,100 and a 2024 one at £24,900–£28,100, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2023 car should still manage about 96 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.