Our quick take

Mini Electric 2021 first drive

Design and driveability

  • Motor: 181bhp 0-62mph: 7.3 seconds Automatic, front wheel drive

Interior and dash

  • Driver display: 5.5-inch Central display 8.8-inch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support Wireless charging

Range and battery

  • Cited range: 145 miles Battery: 32.6kWh Charging: 50kW (to 80 per cent in 36 minutes) Four driving modes

To recap

The Mini Electric remains a blast if you can cope with the relatively short range.