Mini Cooper SE India launch
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The Mini Cooper SE India launch is confirmed for 27 November 2026, along with a Paul Smith Edition. The electric hatch is coming back after being discontinued, and it arrives with a long list of specs and no price at all.
What Mini has confirmed
Mini India has said the Cooper SE and the Paul Smith Edition will launch on 27 November. CarWale’s report, dated 30 October, notes that details on variants and pricing are yet to be announced.
The first-generation Cooper SE went on sale in India in February 2022 and was discontinued in December 2025. The new-generation car made its global debut in October 2023, so this is a return, not a first appearance.
The specifications reported
The numbers below come from two reports, CarWale and autoX, which agree with each other. They describe the global car, and neither says the India-spec version will match.
- Battery: 54.2 kWh
- Power and torque: 215 bhp and 330 Nm from a front-mounted motor
- Performance: 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds
- Claimed range: 402 km on the WLTP cycle
- Charging: DC fast charging up to 95 kW, with 10 to 80% in about 30 minutes
Neither report says whether the car will arrive as a fully imported unit or be assembled in India. That matters for the price, and Mini has not said.
What you get inside
The cabin has a circular OLED display at the centre of the dashboard, a textile-finished dashboard, a voice assistant and a smartphone digital key. For parking, the car has a parking assistant using 12 ultrasonic sensors and four cameras.
These are the features that define the new Mini’s interior, and they make it feel more like a design object than a conventional small hatch. Whether that is worth paying for is a personal call.
The Paul Smith Edition
The Paul Smith Edition is mainly a cosmetic package. Globally, the electric version comes in Midnight Black or Statement Grey, with Nottingham Green accents on the mirrors, grille and wheel caps. It rides on 18-inch alloys and has Nightshade Blue seats, with Paul Smith branding inside and out.
Mini has not confirmed which body style will come to India. Globally it is offered as a three-door, five-door, electric and three-door convertible. The changes are expected to be cosmetic, so mechanicals should carry over from the standard car.
The price question
No official price exists. A listing sidebar on CarWale shows an estimated ₹55 lakh to ₹58 lakh for a “Mini Cooper SE Facelift”, but the page does not confirm that is the same car, so we are treating it as a rough guide only.
For reference, the first Cooper SE launched at ₹47.2 lakh in 2022. Mini’s current listings include the Cooper from ₹44.45 lakh, the Oxford Edition at ₹55.50 lakh and the Cooper S GP Inspired Edition at ₹58.90 lakh. If the electric version lands near the upper end of those figures, it is a lifestyle purchase, not a value one.
What this means for Indian buyers
Picture a couple in Mumbai with a second car, a charging point at home and mostly short city runs. A 402 km claimed range is more than enough on paper. Claimed WLTP figures are usually higher than what you see in traffic, and our planning figure would be nearer 300 km until a real-world test says otherwise. That is our estimate, not a measurement.
If you are choosing between this and a bigger premium EV, think about space. This is a small car, and at a high price it asks you to accept that. Also compare it with other premium electric launches this month, such as our look at the Mercedes GLC Electric’s price and the Denza launch.
Final verdict
The Cooper SE has a charismatic design, a strong 215 bhp motor and a battery big enough for city life. What it does not have, yet, is a price, and for a small electric hatch the price will decide everything.
Our advice: do not book on launch day. Wait for the price, the variant list, the warranty on the battery and a clear answer on whether it is imported. If the number is ₹55 lakh or more, make sure you want the badge and the design, because that is what you are paying for.
When is the Mini Cooper SE India launch?
Mini India has confirmed 27 November 2026 for the launch of the Cooper SE and the Paul Smith Edition. Pricing and variants have not been announced.
What is the range of the Mini Cooper SE?
The global car has a 54.2 kWh battery and a claimed range of 402 km on the WLTP cycle. Real-world range in Indian conditions is likely to be lower.
How much will the Mini Cooper SE cost in India?
There is no official price. One listing shows an estimate of ₹55 lakh to ₹58 lakh, but it is not confirmed, so wait for Mini’s announcement.
What is the Paul Smith Edition?
It is a special edition with Midnight Black or Statement Grey paint, green accents, 18-inch wheels and a blue interior. The changes are mainly cosmetic, and Mini has not said which body style India will get.
Stay tuned and follow up for more.
