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Mini Countryman Electric

(2024 - present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

79
%
A

Used car score:

77
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

74
%
B

Safety Rating:

85
%
A

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

85
%
A

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

79
%
A

Used car score:

77
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

74
%
B

Safety Rating:

85
%
A

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

85
%
A

Summary

The Mini Countryman is a medium-sized five-door SUV and the largest offering in 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 responded well to the Countryman Electric’s arrival, with most reviewers to date preferring the electric version to the petrol one.

As of March 2026, the Mini Countryman Electric holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 79%. It scores top marks for its low running costs and zero tailpipe emissions, while initial media review scores have also been good. It also has a five-star safety score from Euro NCAP.

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

Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2024
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 83%
Child protection: 87%
Vulnerable road users: 81%
Safety assist: 79%

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of March 2026, 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

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No reliability rating

As of March 2026, we don’t have enough data on the Mini Countryman Electric to provide 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

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models278 milesB
Electrical efficiencyAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models4.2 m/KWhC
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models27C
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£230C
Year 2£494B
Year 3£743B
Year 4£954B
Year 5£1,214A
Overall£3,635B

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 March 2026, 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 bZ4XVolkswagen ID.4 | Volvo XC40 Recharge

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The Mini Countryman is available as an EV for the first time, but this spacious SUV is also more expensive than the petrol version.Mini Countryman Electric