Mini Aceman review: A practical all-electric upgrade for the smaller Cooper
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The all-new electric Mini Aceman fits between the smaller Cooper and larger Countryman. With an excellent blend of fun handling, it has a comfortable ride, decent refinement and sharp performance. There’s a lot to like about the all-new electric Mini Aceman, from the reasonable price – less than £2,000 more than the smaller Mini Cooper – to the funky styling and characterful interior that has space for four full-size adults.
![[The Mini Aceman provides the five-door practicality the Mini Cooper misses out on]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/11/13/15/IMG_4301-2.jpg)
The Aceman also drives well, and feels quicker than the numbers might suggest. It hits a sweet spot in terms of dynamics between the firmer, sportier Mini Cooper and the bigger SUV-like Countryman. It’s still great fun to drive, but comfortable over the bumps, too.
![[The Mini Aceman’s interior is stylish, feels premium and features a circular OLED infotainment screen]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/11/13/15/IMG_4298-2.jpg)
We found it to be very efficient driving around Oxfordshire, while the infotainment system works well. The circular OLED central screen is certainly a show-stopper, but it takes a bit of getting used to. Charge speeds aren’t great. At 70 kW the base model’s is actually worse than the also-slow Cooper. This is especially disappointing since the Aceman is an all-new car built to be exclusively electric. There’s also a fair bit of hard plastic in the otherwise-refined cabin, but the Aceman’s charm and distinctive styling still win us over.
![[The Mini Aceman is more practical than the Mini Cooper with a 300l boot]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/11/13/15/IMG_4302-2.jpg)
We spent a morning in the new Aceman driving it around the lanes, towns, motorways and villages in Oxfordshire. We also checked the space in the back and how usable the boot was, while driving on numerous different road surfaces that are typical of British roads.
