MINI

Countryman Electric E FWD

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-08

MINI's biggest, most practical electric model — SUV space and versatility without losing the brand's go-kart handling character. Available as FWD single-motor or dual-motor ALL4 AWD.

MINI Countryman Electric E FWD — electric car Ireland 2026
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€37,740 After SEAI grant
462km WLTP ~380km real-world
462WLTP range km66.5kWh battery
380Real range kmIrish conditions est.
95Max DC kWFast charging
8.6s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€37,740Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity66.5 kWh
WLTP range462 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~380 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)8.6s
Top speed170 km/h
Torque250 Nm
DrivetrainFWD
Max DC charge rate95 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity460 L
Towing capacity750 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,433 mm
Width1,843 mm
Height1,656 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 100,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range462km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~380km

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)€41,240
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
Net price after grants€37,740

ℹ️ This list price already reflects Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles (up to €2,500 depending on OMSP) — it is not an additional deduction on top of the SEAI grant above.

💡 Savings of €3,500 shown above via the SEAI Private Car Grant. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,500 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)~€518
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,058
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,182/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Countryman Electric costs approximately €518 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 Countryman Electric — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500). List prices already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
Countryman E Monochrome
Special Edition
66.5kWh · 462km €41,620€38,120
Countryman E FWD
Entry
66.5kWh · 462km €41,240€37,740
Countryman SE ALL4
AWD Performance
66.5kWh · 433km €45,710€42,210
Countryman E Exclusive 66.5kWh · 462km €44,350€40,850
Countryman SE Exclusive ALL4 66.5kWh · 433km €48,820€45,320
Countryman E Sport 66.5kWh · 462km €45,850€42,350
Countryman SE Sport ALL4
Top Spec
66.5kWh · 433km €50,320

Prices include 23% VAT and already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Net prices shown after the SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price is €50,000 or less) only. Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 Countryman Electric on Irish routes

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

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 120km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 160km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 70km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 120km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 7+ days between home charges

Based on ~380km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the Countryman Electric right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 460L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)⚠️ Light towing — 750kg
Private buyer (SEAI grant)✅ €3,500 grant
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Premium electric family SUV.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~9h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~7h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~56min
🚀 95kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~29min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, 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 up to 95kW DC (Cooper E: 75kW) — a 10–80% charge at an ESB ecars station takes around 35 minutes.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,433 mm
Width1,843 mm
Height1,656 mm
Boot capacity460 L
Towing (braked)750 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 100,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 100,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — MINI Countryman Electric E FWD

The MINI Countryman Electric E FWD has an Irish list price of €41,240 (including 23% VAT and reflecting Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500, the net cost is approximately €37,740. The range starts from €41,620 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The MINI Countryman Electric E FWD has a WLTP official range of 462km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 380km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The MINI Countryman Electric E FWD qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€50k (cap reduced from €60k on 31 July 2026). Apply via seai.ie after purchase. Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles (up to €2,500 depending on OMSP) is also already reflected in the list price above. 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 Countryman Electric E FWD 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 €518. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,058. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Both variants suit urban and suburban driving in Ireland. The Cooper E, with approximately 240km real-world range, handles Dublin city commuting and most daily use comfortably but needs planning for longer trips. The Cooper SE's approximately 315km real-world range extends comfortably to intercity routes like Dublin-Cork. Both excel where MINI always has — city driving, tight parking and spirited suburban roads.
The MINI Countryman Electric E FWD supports up to 95kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 9 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 56 minutes. At the maximum 95kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 29 minutes.
The MINI Countryman Electric E FWD uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the MINI Countryman Electric E FWD 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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A 4kWp home solar system generates approximately 3,400–3,800 kWh/year in Ireland. Without a home battery, typically only around 20–30% of that can be diverted to EV charging via a smart charger like myenergi Zappi — the rest covers household use or exports to the grid. That's roughly 4724–7920km of free driving a year in the Countryman Electric, more if you're often home during daylight hours.

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