Verdict
At RM258,888, the MINI Countryman costs RM65,000 more than the RM193,888 MINI Electric, but it brings five seats, a 460-litre boot and all-wheel drive for families who regularly carry people and luggage. Its 66.5-kWh battery manages 432 km, only 30 km beyond the Electric’s 402 km, yet 22-kW AC and 130-kW DC charging are useful gains. The MINI Electric is the sharper financial choice for urban Malaysian use: road tax is RM200 a year versus RM335, and its 3,858-mm length is far easier to place than the Countryman’s 4,433 mm.
The Countryman JCW (RM389,888) sits above every Electric variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the MINI Countryman if you need five seats, a 460-litre boot, all-wheel drive and quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h performance.
Pick the MINI Electric if RM193,888 pricing, RM200 annual road tax and a compact three-door body matter more than rear-seat and luggage capacity.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Countryman RM258,888; MINI Electric RM193,888.
- Motor output: MINI Countryman 313 hp and 494 Nm; MINI Electric 215 hp and 330 Nm.
- Battery and range: MINI Countryman 66.5 kWh and 432 km; MINI Electric 54.2 kWh and 402 km.
- Charging: MINI Countryman 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC; MINI Electric 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC.
- Performance and driveline: MINI Countryman AWD, 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds; MINI Electric FWD, 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.
- Practicality: MINI Countryman has five seats and a 460-litre boot; MINI Electric has four seats and a 210-litre boot.
Countryman
- Five seats and a 460-litre boot.
- 313 hp, 494 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- Faster 22-kW AC and 130-kW DC charging.
- Costs RM65,000 more to buy.
- At 4,433 mm long, it is 575 mm longer than the MINI Electric.
Electric
- RM193,888 price and RM200 annual road tax.
- Compact 3,858-mm three-door hatchback body.
- Shares the 9.4-inch OLED display, Harman Kardon audio and 360-degree camera with the Countryman.
- Four seats and a 210-litre boot versus the Countryman’s five seats and 460 litres.
- 215 hp and 330 Nm trail the Countryman’s 313 hp and 494 Nm.
- 11-kW AC and 95-kW DC charging are slower than the Countryman’s 22 kW and 130 kW.
What the Countryman has over the Electric
What the Electric has over the Countryman
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Countryman's wheelbase is 166 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Countryman is 87 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Countryman: 460 litres against 210.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM258,888 | RM193,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335 | RM200✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,645/mo | RM1,980/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM6,979 | RM5,289✓ |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,368 | RM1,198✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.84 | RM5.99✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM43,409 | RM33,435✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 3.0 hours✓ | 4.9 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 35 min✓ | 40 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 313 hp✓ | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm✓ | 330 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh✓ | 54.2 kWh |
| EV Range | 432 km✓ | 402 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW✓ | 95 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 6.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,433 mm | 3,858 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,756 mm |
| Height | 1,656 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,526 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,605 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres✓ | 210 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 225/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 225/40R18 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Maxxis Premitra 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point belts | 4 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Countryman vs Electric FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman or MINI Electric better?
The MINI Countryman is better for family space and performance, with five seats, a 460-litre boot, AWD and 313 hp. The MINI Electric is better for lower purchase cost, lower road tax and compact-city use.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman costs RM258,888 and the MINI Electric costs RM193,888, so the Countryman is RM65,000 more expensive.
Which MINI charges faster?
The MINI Countryman charges faster on both AC and DC power: 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC, compared with the MINI Electric’s 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC.
How long does charging take?
The Countryman's 66.5 kWh battery takes about 3.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 35 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 130 kW peak. The Electric's 54.2 kWh battery takes about 4.9 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 40 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 95 kW peak.