According to news on September 8, Beangguang Automobile, a joint venture between BMW Group and China Great Wall Motors, officially announced that they will jointly build a new MINI pure electric vehicle and build Beangguang Automobile into the world's premier production and major export base.
This major cooperation plan includes two highly anticipated MINI pure electric models: a new three-door MINI Cooper and a MINI compact crossover. According to the plan, these two models will be successively put into production at the Guangguang Automobile Factory and supplied to the international and domestic markets. The Chinese-made MINI pure electric model is planned to be exported to overseas markets for the first time in 2024.
According to the editor’s understanding, the MINI brand has been committed to electrification transformation, and its previously announced goal is to achieve 50% electrification by 2025. , and ultimately achieve 100% electrification in 2030. In order to achieve this ambitious goal, Beam Auto has actively overcome various challenges in the past three years, and has received strong support from relevant government departments and shareholders of both parties, promoting the smooth development of this project.
Beam Auto is currently fully preparing for its official launch. Relying on the BMW Group's rich technical experience, operational practices and extensive network resources in the global market, coupled with the global appeal of the MINI brand and Great Wall Motors' unique advantages in the field of new energy vehicles, Beam Auto has emerged as a leader in the new energy vehicle industry. an important new force in China.
It is worth mentioning that the new MINI Cooper will be available in two models with different configurations. Entry version of MINI Cooper The E is equipped with an electric motor with a maximum power of 135kW (184 horsepower) and a 40.7kWh battery pack. The high-end version of MINI Cooper The SE is equipped with a more powerful 160kW (218 horsepower) electric motor and a 54.2kWh battery pack. Its maximum cruising range under WLTP conditions reaches 402 kilometers, and the 0-100km/h acceleration time is only 6.7 seconds.
In addition, the new MINI Aceman SUV fills the gap between MINI five-door and MINI The space between COUNTRYMAN. This new SUV model is expected to be available in two power versions. Aceman E has a maximum power of 183 horsepower and is equipped with a 40 kWh battery pack with a cruising range of approximately 300 kilometers. And Aceman The SE has a more powerful 218 horsepower and is equipped with a 54-kilowatt-hour battery pack with a cruising range of up to 400 kilometers. The launch of this series of electric models will further enrich market choices and provide consumers with more green and efficient travel options.
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