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Mini is deferring plans to bring redesigned electric Cooper hatchback and new Aceman urban electric vehicle to the U.S.
Mini spokesperson notes that a decision on U.S. availability has not been made yet.
The redesigned Mini Cooper hatchback promises more range than the previous model.
The Aceman is smaller than some other electric vehicles on the market and was developed in a joint venture with a Chinese automaker.
Mini aims to go all-electric by 2030, but it may take longer for the electric revolution to reach the U.S.
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Mini has decided to defer plans to bring the redesigned electric Cooper hatchback and new Aceman urban electric vehicle to the U.S., but has not completely ruled out the possibility of availability in the future. The decision was confirmed by Mini spokesperson Andrew Cutler, who stated that a decision had yet to be made on U.S. and Canadian availability of both models. Cutler mentioned that Mini is not able to confirm when the models might become available in the U.S.
The redesigned electric Mini Cooper hatchback and a first-ever electric version of the Countryman crossover were unveiled at the 2023 Munich auto show, promising more range than the 114 miles of the outgoing Mini Cooper SE, according to the EPA test cycle. Mini is currently selling gasoline versions of the redesigned Cooper in the U.S., as well as a redesigned Countryman SE ALL4 plug-in hybrid, but there have been no recent updates on plans to bring the Countryman EV to the U.S. market.
The Aceman urban electric vehicle, which was unveiled earlier this year, is positioned between the Cooper and Countryman in size and is sold exclusively as an EV. However, it was always considered a long shot for the U.S. market due to its smaller size compared to competitors like the Hyundai Kona Electric and Volvo EX30. Additionally, the Aceman was developed by a joint venture of Mini and Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors, with plans for production in China, potentially disqualifying it from federal EV tax credits.
With a goal of being all-electric by 2030, Mini currently has a lineup of three EVs including the Cooper, Countryman, and Aceman. However, it appears that the electric revolution might take longer to reach the U.S. as plans to bring the redesigned electric Cooper hatchback and new Aceman urban electric vehicle to the U.S. have been deferred. Mini is yet to determine a future date for availability of these models in the U.S. and Canada.
Despite deferring plans for U.S. availability of the redesigned electric Cooper hatchback and new Aceman urban electric vehicle, Mini has not completely closed the door on the possibility of these models coming to the U.S. market at a later date. Mini spokesperson Andrew Cutler confirmed the decision and mentioned that a decision on U.S. and Canadian availability of both models has yet to be made. The models promise more range compared to previous models and are part of Mini’s goal to go all-electric by 2030.
The redesigned electric Mini Cooper hatchback and the first-ever electric version of the Countryman crossover were unveiled at the 2023 Munich auto show, offering increased range on the EPA test cycle compared to previous models. While Mini is currently selling gasoline versions of the redesigned Cooper in the U.S., there have been no updates on plans to bring the Countryman EV to the U.S. market. The Aceman urban electric vehicle, positioned between the Cooper and Countryman in size and sold exclusively as an EV, has also been deferred for U.S. availability due to challenges related to its size and production in China.
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