Summary
The Mini Countryman is medium-sized five-door SUV and the largest offering the the Mini range. This is the third-generation model, which is available as shown here with an electric powertrain for the first time, alongside the petrol version which we cover here.
Described by Matt Robinson of The Sunday Times as “well-made, roomy and attractive”, the British motoring media has reponded well to the Countryman Electric’s arrival, with most reviewers to date preferring the electric version to the petrol one.
As of January 2025, the Mini Countryman Electric holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 73%. It scores top marks for its low running costs and zero tailpipe emissions, while initial media review scores have also been good. However, because it’s still a new car, we don’t yet have Euro NCAP safety data and it’s far too early to have any reliability data. We’ll continue updating this page as more information becomes available.
- Mini Countryman (2017 to 2024) – Expert Rating
- Mini Countryman (2024 onwards) – Expert Rating
- More Mini Expert Ratings, new car reviews, news and features
Countryman Electric highlights
- More fun to drive than some EV rivals
- Spacious and well-built
- Competitive battery range
Countryman Electric lowlights
- Most controls only found on the touchscreen
- Markedly more expensive than the petrol version
- Rather firm ride quality
Key specifications
Body style: Medium SUV
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £42,080 on-road
Launched: Spring 2024
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Dual-motor 65kWh SE All4
Score: 8 / 10
“We don’t expect the dual-motor version to be the sweet spot of the new electric Mini Countryman’s line-up. But the signs are promising because while the Cooper SE is eye-wateringly expensive and undoubtedly faster than it needs to be, it does lots of the basics really well – practicality, comfort, agility – while still retaining that sense of fun that appeals to regular Mini customers.”
Author: John McIlroy
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Auto Trader
Score: 10 / 10
“The first all-electric version of the Mini Countryman nails the brief by bringing character, fun and practicality to the mid-size family SUV party.”
Author: Catherine King
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Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“An impressive debut for the electric Mini Countryman. It’s a still a bit weird looking from the outside, the interior colour combos won’t be for everyone and the inevitable button cull hasn’t done the ease of control of some features any favours. But for the money you’re getting a top-quality electric driving experience, solid build quality and plenty of space. Hard to ignore, for sure.”
Author: CJ Hubbard
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The all-electric Mini Countryman is handsome, practical and great to drive – but you can get more range for less money elsewhere.”
Author: Tom Wiltshire
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Daily Mail
“The fast and feisty zero-emissions Mini Countryman Electric will of course help save the planet, and in that rather puritanical way, give you that warm, smug glow of satisfaction and superiority over the other parents doing the school run, and yet still give you a decent amount of range between charges on longer journeys. You can sin while still appearing to be a saint.”
Author: Ray Massey
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Driving Electric
“The first electric Mini Countryman is good to drive and has a superb tech offering, though some rivals offer more range.”
Author: Tom Jervis
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“We like the new Mini Countryman Electric a lot, but to get your head around you have to start by understanding that this isn’t a mini Mini… The new Countryman is longer than a Nissan Qashqai and larger than a Hyundai Kona. It’s a well put-together, fun family car that still has the quirky style and character that’s the essence of the Mini brand – just in a much bigger and safer package.”
Author: Ginny Buckley
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: All4
Score: 9 / 10
“The Mini Countryman SE All4 is an all-electric, all-wheel drive Mini SUV, which aims to offer more space than the previous model while still retaining the fun Mini driving experience.”
Author: Paul Clarke
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mini Countryman is now in its third generation, and things have moved fast since the first model arrived in 2010. The latest Countryman is the biggest yet, but also the most visually striking and is finally available in all-electric Countryman E and Countryman SE forms, with front- and all-wheel drive and different levels of performance.”
Author: Antony Ingram
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The Mini Countryman Electric is rather good. The build quality seems strong, the materials and cabin design are innovative without being unnecessarily indulgent, there’s plenty of space even compared with conventional family SUVs, and the performance from the SE All4 version is punchy without being unmanageable.”
Author: CJ Hubbard
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Smooth Mini Countryman SE is a delight.”
Author: Matt Robinson
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Dual-motor 65kWh SE All4
Score: 7 / 10
“A two-tonne Mini almost-SUV isn’t going to handle like a go-kart, but the Mini Countryman SE All4 is surprisingly entertaining to drive all the same. More importantly, it’s good to use and efficient the rest of the time. Which is more relevant in the real world.”
Author: Jason Barlow
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of Jnauary 2025, the Mini Countryman Electric has not been tested by Euro NCAP.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of January 2025, the Mini Countryman Electric has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the Countryman Electric is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing whenever it ever takes place. Check back again soon.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
The Mini Countryman Electric is a brand-new car, so it will be a while before we can generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Countryman Electric, we’ll publish the results here.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 278 miles | B | 259 – 287 miles | A – B |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 4.2 m/KWh | B | 4 – 4.3 m/KWh | B – C |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 27 | B | 23 – 50 | B – F |
| Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
| Year 1 | £230 | B |
| Year 2 | £494 | A |
| Year 3 | £743 | A |
| Year 4 | £954 | A |
| Year 5 | £1,214 | A |
| Overall | £3,635 | A |
The Mini Countryman should be an affordable family car to own and run, according to ownership cost information provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
Servicing costs are very low, while insurance costs are very competitive – especially as EVs often have pricier insurance premiums. The Countryman is also an efficient EV, which is important if you do a lot of charging at public charging stations instead of at home.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Mini Countryman Electric
As of January 2025, we’re not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Mini Countryman Electric. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Mini dealer.
Similar cars
If you’re looking at the Mini Countryman Electric, you might also be interested in these alternatives.
Audi Q4 e-tron | BMW iX3 | Citroën ë-C4 | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Hyundai Kona Electric | Kia EV6 | Mercedes-Benz EQA | Nissan Ariya | Polestar 2 | Skoda Enyaq iV | Subaru Solterra | Tesla Model Y | Toyota bZ4X | Volkswagen ID.4 | Volvo XC40 Recharge
- Mini Countryman (2017 to 2024) – Expert Rating
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