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[Photo News] Mini electrifies Korea
Mini launched three new all-electric vehicles ― the new all-electric Mini Cooper, the new all-electric Mini Aceman and the new all-electric Mini Countryman ― in Korea on Thursday, aiming to invigorate the stalling EV market. Mini Korea said it will provide a charging card worth 500,000 won ($345) to buyers of the new electric Mini. The price of the new all-electric Mini lineup begins at 49.7 million won. (BMW Korea)
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