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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mini Cooper SE

Comparing the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric (from $32,975) with the 2025 Mini Cooper SE (from $45,200). The Kona Electric offers 200 miles of range while the Cooper SE offers 212 miles.

Quick Take

Hyundai Kona Electric wins on price, while Mini Cooper SE charges fastest.

Hyundai Kona Electric

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Hyundai Kona Electric

Best Value

  • Starts at $32,975
  • About $126 per mile of range
  • Up to 261 mi EPA-rated range
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Mini Cooper SE

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Mini Cooper SE

Fastest Charger

  • 30 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 130 kW peak charging speed
  • 212 mi EPA-rated range
Price
$32,975 - $41,150
$45,200
Range
200-261 miles
212 miles
Horsepower
133-201 hp
308 hp
0-60 mph
7.6-8 sec
5.4 sec
Battery Size
48.6-64.8 kWh
66.45 kWh
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
101-107 mph
112 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
1500 lbs
DC Fast Charging
43 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
4.9 hrs (0-100%)
6 hrs (0-100%)
Length
171.5"
175"
Width
71.9"
72.6"
Height
61.4"
65.4"
Cargo Capacity
63.7 cu ft
56.2 cu ft

Hyundai Kona Electric vs Mini Cooper SE: Which Should You Buy?

The Hyundai Kona Electric starts at $32,975, undercutting the Mini Cooper SE ($45,200) by about $12,000.

In its longest-range configuration the Hyundai Kona Electric covers up to 261 miles, 49 more than the Mini Cooper SE's 212. At a DC fast charger, the Mini Cooper SE goes from 10-80% in about 30 minutes vs 43 for the Hyundai Kona Electric.

The Hyundai Kona Electric offers 63.7 cu ft of cargo space vs 56.2 for the Mini Cooper SE.

Bottom line: pick the Hyundai Kona Electric if you want the most for your money, or the Mini Cooper SE if you want the shortest charging stops.

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