Mini Electric Concept reveals firm’s plans for EV future

Mini has pulled the covers off its new electric concept, ahead of the vehicle’ s public de but at next month’ s frankfurt motor show.

The electric vehicle (EV) follows the launch of the British brand’s first electrified production model, the Mini Countryman Plug-in Hybrid.

While the Frankfurt car is a concept, Mini says that a full production version of it will be revealed in 2019.

Harald Krüger, chairman of the board of management of BMW AG, said: “The Mini Electric Concept offers a thrilling preview of the all-electric production vehicle. Mini and electrification make a perfect match.”

Theev concept features many classic mini design cues, including a hexagonal radiator grille and circular headlights. However, these have been re interpreted to better align with emissions-free technology, with the radiator grille closed up to improve aerodynamics.

Other design features hint at the new Mini’s electric powertrain, including prominent ‘E’ badging above the front wheel and on the yellow accent bar of the front grille.

According to a Mini statement, the new Mini electric concept’s design “provides an optimal balance between agility and weight”, which enables it to “offer maximised range in combination with the brand’s unique driving dynamics”.