2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Electric Hatchback

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$29,900
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on December 21, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Posh and comfortable interior.

Tight interior and unsuitable for families.

No significant changes for 2021.

Very fun to drive and offers capable handling.

Very low electric driving range.

One of the most affordable EVs one can purchase.

Ride gets choppy on slightly bumpy roads.

Specs & Features

$29,900

price

181 hp @ 7000 rpm

horsepower

199 lb.-ft. @ 100 rpm

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

electric FWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Belonging to the subcompact hatchback segment, the 2021 MINI Hardtop 2dr Hatchback carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP $29,900, the Hardtop 2 Door hatchback offers 3 trims. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Tesla Model 3, the Chevrolet Bolt, and the Nissan Leaf. There aren't any powertrain options to explore here. The MINI Hardtop 2 Door is equipped with a single 137-kWh motor setup with a rated power output of 181 horsepower. In a straight line, the MINI hardtop 2 door clocks a 0-60 of 6.4 seconds. A 32.6 kWh battery can be found here, which gives the MINI Hardtop 2 Door a range of 110 miles. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, choice is instead offered through the 6 beautiful colors available for the car. 

Buying Advice

With 3 trims for offer with each offering its unique features, our recommendation is the base Signature trim. The Signature trim has a base MSRP of $29,900 and comes with just the right amount of technology and convenience features to keep its buyers satisfied. Since it also offers federal tax credit, it's a surprisingly affordable EV.

Trims

    Cooper SE
    $29,900 onwards
    • Engine: electric FWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 181 hp @ 7000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 199 lb.-ft. @ 100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 108 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$29,900

Engine

electric

Rating

7.48

Horsepower

181 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque

199 lb.-ft. @ 100 rpm

Capacity

5

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electric

7.73

271 hp

310 lb.-ft.

5

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electric

7.4

147 hp @ 3282 rpm

236 lb.-ft.

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electric

8.23

168 hp @ 4800 rpm

184 lb.-ft.

4

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2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Electric Hatchback vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6 sec--
    3.1 sec13.8 sec140 mph
    6.9 sec--
    7.9 sec15.4 sec106 mph

    2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Electric Hatchback vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      SourceCompare
      115 mpg100 mpg108 mpg
      150 mpg133 mpg142 mpg
      124 mpg102 mpg113 mpg
      123 mpg99 mpg111 mpg

      2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Electric Hatchback vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        151.4 in.68 in.56.4 in.5 in.98.2 in.
        184.8 in.72.8 in.56.8 in.5.5 in.113.2 in.
        176.4 in.70.5 in.61.4 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.

        2021 Kia Niro EV Electric

        Ranked #3

        172.2 in.71.1 in.61.4 in.6.1 in.106.3 in.
        158.3 in.69.9 in.62.9 in.5.5 in.101.2 in.

        2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Electric Hatchback vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          8.7 cu.ft.-34 cu.ft.
          15.1 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.36.9 cu.ft.
          23.6 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
          15 cu.ft.97 cu.ft.-

          2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Electric Hatchback vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            34 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
            -15 cu.ft.-
            36.9 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.36.9 cu.ft.
            30 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.

            2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Electric Hatchback vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              728 lbs.3153 lbs.
              1007 lbs.3538 lbs.
              816 lbs.2972 lbs.
              893 lbs.3648 lbs.

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