MINI Cooper SE Electric

Electric car · 402km WLTP · €38,500 Ireland · €3,500 SEAI grant

MINI

Cooper SE Electric

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Electric MINI with go-kart handling — characterful, fun to drive, with 402km WLTP range.

MINI Cooper SE Electric — electric car Ireland 2026
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€32,305 After SEAI + VRT grants
402km WLTP ~315km real-world
402WLTP range km54kWh battery
315Real range kmIrish conditions est.
75Max DC kWFast charging
7.3s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€32,305Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity54 kWh
WLTP range402 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~315 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7.3s
Top speed160 km/h
Torque270 Nm
DrivetrainFWD
Max DC charge rate75 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity211 L
Seats4
Dimensions
Length3,858 mm
Width1,727 mm
Height1,457 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 100,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range402km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~315km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

MINI highlights

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Urban EV specialist
Compact dimensions — ideal for city centre parking and narrow Irish roads
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Extensive personalisation
Wide colour, trim and accessory options
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BMW Group quality
Shared engineering standards and dealer network with BMW

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€38,500
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,695
Net price after grants€32,305

💡 Total savings of €6,195. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,695 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€484
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€987
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,216/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Cooper SE costs approximately €484 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 Cooper SE — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,695). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
Cooper SE Classic
Entry		 54kWh · 402km €36,500€30,445
Cooper SE Essential
Most Popular		 54kWh · 402km €38,500€32,305
Cooper SE Favoured
Top Spec		 54kWh · 402km €41,000€35,000

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 Cooper SE on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 55km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 95km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 5km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 55km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 6+ days between home charges

Based on ~315km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the Cooper SE right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children⚠️ Check seating
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)❌ Not rated for towing
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €6,195 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Premium urban runabout.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~8h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~5h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~45min
🚀 75kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~30min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. BMW Group's Charging Service app manages public charging for MINI EV owners across all major Irish networks.

MINI is part of BMW Group and shares the group's Digital Charging Service for 400,000+ public chargers in Europe, including all major Irish networks. The Cooper SE supports 50kW DC — a 10–80% charge at an ESB ecars station takes around 36 minutes.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length3,858 mm
Width1,727 mm
Height1,457 mm
Boot capacity211 L
TowingNot rated
Seats4
Battery warranty8 years / 100,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 100,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — MINI Cooper SE Electric

The MINI Cooper SE Electric has an Irish list price of €38,500 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,695, the net cost is approximately €32,305. The range starts from €36,500 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The MINI Cooper SE Electric has a WLTP official range of 402km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 315km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The MINI Cooper SE Electric qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,695 also applies, giving total state support of €6,195. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the MINI Cooper SE Electric is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €484. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €987. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
The MINI Cooper SE is best suited to urban and suburban driving in Ireland. With approximately 270km real-world range, it handles Dublin city commuting and most daily use comfortably. For regular motorway trips, the 50kW DC charging maximum means planning is needed. It excels where MINI always has — city driving, tight parking and spirited suburban roads.
The MINI Cooper SE Electric supports up to 75kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 8 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 45 minutes. At the maximum 75kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 30 minutes.
The MINI Cooper SE Electric uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the MINI Cooper SE Electric is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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