It will even make use of the Cooper’s battery and energy choices (181bhp S, 215bhp SE), however given the automobile is larger and heavier than its supermini sibling, the vary of the entry-level 40kWh E is predicted to be down on the Cooper’s 240 miles. Only two-wheel drive shall be provided. 

A sizzling JCW model, utilizing the identical 54kWh battery because the SE, will arrive in 2026 – round a yr after the usual automobile, with a deal with energy over vary.

As with the Cooper, Mini has developed a soundtrack to accompany acceleration, however Wurst mentioned it will not be just like the operatic tune BMW presents in fashions such because the BMW iX.

Elsewhere inside, the Aceman will get a near-identical inside to the Cooper, albeit with even ‘funkier’ styling on the playing cards. A knitted dashboard has been mooted. 

Its inside will largely shun chrome and leather-based and undertake a clear, one-screen central show for management of most key features. 

In parting with custom, its inside is dominated by a big central display and a set of 5 toggle switches. Aside from these, buttons are virtually totally absent from the sustainable textile or leatherette-clad dashboard fascia.

The automobile is predicted to have the broadest goal market of any Mini as a result of, Wurst mentioned, “you can buy it for your first car, or have it as your only car”. Wurst expects it to promote properly in Asia. “I think this car has the biggest potential. It is the one with the hottest ‘newness’ aspect.”