2023 Mini Cooper Electric review: Visit for the show but stay for the personality

The 2023 Mini Cooper Electric is one of the least priced electric vehicles available, with a starting price of a little over $30,000.

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Everyone will notice as you silently cross the street in the all-electric Cooper.

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For the 2023 model year, a special edition is added to the all-electric Mini Cooper. Referred to as the Resolute Edition.

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Because it comes with so many standard features, the base model is a fantastic value.

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A 28.9 kWh battery powers the front-wheel-drive Electric motor, which has 181 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque.

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A 28.9 kWh battery powers the front-wheel-drive Electric motor, which has 181 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque.

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The overactive traction-control system on the 2023 Mini Cooper EV helps to prevent the front tires from screeching.

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Cooper Electric is faster than other tiny EVs like the Chevy Bolt EV, reaching 60 mph in a speedy 6.1 seconds.

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Cooper EV's battery range is considerably less than rival vehicles like the Nissan Leaf and Bolt EV.

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According to Mini, a quick charge of the car's battery may reach 80% in 35 minutes.

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Mini Electric would have a combined MPGe rating of 108, which differs marginally from the Bolt EV (118 MPGe).

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2023 Mini Cooper Electric review: Visit for the Performance remain for the Personality

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