Up until now, I’ve generally valued function over form when it comes to electric cars – decent range estimations, pricing and fast recharging speeds taking priority over things like style, in-built operating systems and ultimately, comfort. The Mini Countryman, for as serviceable as its battery range is and how fast it can charge, focuses more on aesthetic talking points – and I have no trouble saying it won me over.
It’s easy for folks to be cynical about modern Minis, given how large and expensive they’ve become compared to the original 1959 Mark I. But BMW’s repositioning of Mini as a luxury automaker (positioned under the German company’s own cars) has exposed a nice silver lining – Minis are really fun. A lot of hey is made over ‘go-kart feeling’ with a modern electric Mini, but there’s so much more on offer than this talking point might suggest.
