This MINI SE wants to be a John Cooper Works, but with an electric soul

Within the MINI range there are several variants, from the more powerful, higher-performance versions to the electric model, the MINI SE. And some people want to have a MINI with the look of the most powerful of them all, but keep the sustainable heart that is part of the electric variant. So all it takes is a visit to a car personalisation workshop for them to turn the cleanest model into a John Cooper Works version.

It was the companies OctaneFactory and Barracuda Racing Wheels that worked to deliver a very attractive and dynamic look with a body kit that is very interesting. And all of this at the request of a customer who wanted the look of the most powerful car and the electric drive system that the model uses.

JCW Inspiration

This MINI SE has been modified with a bodywork based on the JCW GP. To do this, a more prominent front apron has been added, black grilles in front of the fog lights, a new rear bumper with exclusive mouldings on the outer edges, a diffuser with built-in reflectors and yellow stickers in the middle, where the exhausts would sit on the combustion-engine version.

The coloured bodywork is complemented by new 8.5 x 19-inch wheels, fitted with 225/35 tyres. The ride height has also been reduced, thanks to a KW kit that gives the whole car a sportier look.

The interior has also been changed, replacing the standard seats with sports seats. A roll bar has also been added, an extra protection for taking the vehicle over more difficult terrain and oriented towards competition.

As for the powertrain, the electric drivetrain has not been touched. It consists of an electric motor delivering 105 CV and a maximum torque of 270 Nm, with a top speed of 150 km/h. The battery powering this electric motor is 32.6 kWh, so this car will offer the best of both worlds: aggressive looks and electric mobility.