Technical details for Mini ‘E’ electric vehicle

Mini has released the full technical details for the all-electric version of its two-door Cooper hatch, which is set to be delivered in an initial batch of 500 examples to customers in the United States later this year. BMW is using its Mini brand to test the waters with its electric powertrain technology but the vehicle was also developed in order to meet new California regulations that require carmakers to offer zero emission vehicles. Power comes from an electric motor that is mounted in the former engine bay and is rated at 204hp (150kW) and 162lb-ft (220Nm) of torque. 2010 Mini E electric vehicle