MINI launches upgraded versions of the electric Cooper and Aceman
Called Monochrome, the cars will come in a choice of either black or white and have several extras, such as new interior fabric, 17" or 18" wheels, heated front seats, cruise control, driving and parking assistant and a rear view camera.
Both cars also have MINI Navigation. head-up display onto the windscreen, wireless phone charging and LED headlights.
MINI says the Cooper version can deliver up to 304 km of electric range from its 40.7 kWh battery, and the Aceman can deliver up to 308 km from a slightly bigger 42.5 kWh battery. Both cars can support 75 kWh charging.
The usual caveats about claimed ranges apply until we see what the cars deliver in real-world conditions.
The Cooper Electric starts at €34,120 and the Aceman at €36,670.
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