MINI Cooper SE EV now tax-free, priced at RM178,241

MINI Cooper SE EV now tax-free, priced at RM178,241

Like clockwork, BMW Group Malaysia quietly released a revised MINI price list in 2022, and hidden within it is new pricing for the Cooper SE 3 Door. The electric hatch appears to be exempted from import and excise duties this year, as per the government’s proposal for electric vehicles tabled during Budget 2022.

The SE is now priced at RM178,241 on-the-road without insurance, which is more than RM35,000 cheaper than what it was in 2021. As usual, this figure includes the government’s sales and service tax (SST) rebate valid until June 30, as well as a two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty; with a four-year warranty and service package, the price jumps to RM183,571.

Aside from the change in the sticker price, the SE remains identical. Power comes from a front-mounted electric motor producing 135 kW (184 PS) and 270 Nm of torque, getting the car from zero to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and to a top speed of 150 km/h. The 28.9 kWh (nett) T-shaped lithium-ion battery delivers a range of up to 232 km on the WLTP cycle with a power consumption of between 15.2 to 17.6 kWh per 100 km.

The SE was facelifted last year, receiving a much larger front grille, revised adaptive LED headlights and a mildly updated interior. Standard kit includes keyless entry, push-button start, dual-zone automatic climate control, auto-dimming mirrors, manual faux leather sports seats, park assist, a head-up display, a five-inch digital instrument cluster, a MINI Navigation System with an 8.8-inch centre touchscreen and Apple CarPlay functionality, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a Qi wireless charger and a reverse camera.

Safety-wise, the Cooper SE continues to come as standard with the Driving Assistant package, consisting of autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign recognition and lane departure warning. Six airbags, stability control and new ISOFIX child seat anchors on the front passenger seats are also fitted.

As yet, we have not received word on any other updates on pricing of electric vehicles sold in Malaysia. BMW’s own price list has been taken down; as usual, we will report on the latest figures for the iX and iX3 as soon as we get them.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Tax and excise duty free but only measly 10% off only?? Bollocks.

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  • John Tan on Jan 07, 2022 at 5:12 pm

    Fantastic specs for a car this price.

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  • Mantap Mini!

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  • If is 5 doors then really a good deal. Of course, if can increase the top speed to minimum 180km/hr will be better. 150km/hr really sometimes just press the pedal a little bit already reach the max!

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  • replacement battery is 120k though so good luck selling it after the warranty is out

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    • Mini using multiple cells configuration. Not a mono block like early EV. Just replace the faulty cells.

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      • Yusuf Iman Bin Quek on Jan 08, 2022 at 5:19 pm

        It won’t last. Soon other cell also breakdown

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    • Where did you get the information from? Or just pluck form air by your own imagination?

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    • Not 330K ahhhj ??? If u can’t afford forget it

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  • Booked one

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  • Liew Wan hoe on Jan 07, 2022 at 10:48 pm

    Top speed Only 150km per hour. Walou Myvi more faster

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  • Despite its 232km or full range only, its actually a good start for EV growth here in Msia. RM178k for a premium electric car is a great value for money considering Nissan Leaf was launched at RM200k back then. Atleast there’s one good thing made by current Mael Garfield’s govt.

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    • Its only premium in price. Change ur mentality about gauging cars based on price

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  • garfield on Jan 08, 2022 at 4:56 pm

    28.9 kWh battery capacity??? Real world travel distance would be 140km…lolz

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    • Saltz on Jan 15, 2022 at 9:21 am

      This car very suitable for fetching children from school & go to market. Very good for Travelling within local area

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    • Good for maid to go PASAR pagi

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  • 232 KM range is too short. You make 1 trip to KLIA and there is not much left after that. It’s a toy car. Minimum range should be at least double that. As for the top speed of 150, will it be struggling at 130 or 140? That’s pretty slow

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  • Pejaghazali on Feb 13, 2022 at 7:20 pm

    Govt ckap ada EV car tax reduction bagai. Berapa harga kete ni sebenarnya wiout those tax, and incentive? 300k??

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  • mohd razi bin kosnan on May 27, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    Still finding pro n cons information about ev car.. if good investment why not

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  • Christopher & Gracielyn Rezba on Jan 08, 2023 at 9:44 am

    We live in Florida and just received our Mini Iconic SE we custom ordered 4 months ago. It’s a great EV for the $ and will satisfy us even on longer trips, you just cant be in a hurry. For everyday local driving (within 100 miles) it’s (again I say) great.

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  • Christopher & Gracielyn Rezba on Jan 08, 2023 at 9:45 am

    We live in Florida and just received our Mini Iconic SE we custom ordered 4 months ago. It’s a great EV for the $ and will satisfy us even on longer trips, you just cant be in a hurry. For everyday local driving (within 100 miles) it’s very nice.

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