Following the initial announcement that the Aceman will be introduced to the South African market at the end of 2024, Mini’s box-fresh battery electric crossover has finally touched down on local shores. Here’s everything you need to know about the newcomer, including how much it costs in Mzansi.
How much does the Mini Aceman cost in South Africa?
The Mini Aceman is available in E and SE guise. The entry point to the local range, the former derivative is priced from R800 000, while the latter variant will set you back R92 000 more than the E.
As standard, the Aceman’s sticker price includes a maintenance plan spanning five years or 100 000 km, a two-year/unlimited km vehicle warranty. A warranty covering the battery is also included in the package.
- Mini Aceman E — R800 000
- Mini Aceman SE — R892 000
Both the Aceman E and SE are powered by front-mounted single permanent magnet synchronous motors, producing 135 kW/290 N.m in the E and 160 kW/330 N.m in the SE, allowing for claimed 0-100 km/h sprint times of 7.9 seconds and 7.1 seconds, respectively.
While the E’s electric motor is coupled with a 42.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the SE gains a larger-capacity, 54.2 kWh item. Thanks to the fitment of the latter, the SE offers an increased (up 100 km over the E) emissions-free operating range (400 km vs 300 km).
Mini claims a 10 per cent to 80 per cent DC fast charge (up to 75 kW and 95 kW for the E and SE, respectively) takes only 29 minutes (E) and 31 minutes (SE), while a standard AC charge takes four hours and 25 minutes (E) and five hours and 50 minutes (SE). The E and SE’s average energy consumption are rated at 14.1 kWh/100 km and 13.9 kWh/100 km.
Stepping inside, the Aceman features Mini’s now-familiar instrumentation/infotainment setup. The single, touch-enabled OLED display incorporates the British marque’s new-generation operating system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto screen mirroring are among the items that are included as standard. The facia is upholstered in a woven textile.
