Verdict
The MINI Electric costs RM193,888, RM28,888 more than the Renault Zoe at RM165,000, but brings 215 hp and 330 Nm against 108 hp and 225 Nm, plus 95 kW DC charging to the Zoe’s 50 kW. Its 402 km range is only 7 km ahead of the Zoe’s 395 km, despite a 54.2 kWh battery versus 52.0 kWh. For a Malaysian household, the Zoe’s five doors, five seats and 338-litre boot make a stronger practical case than the MINI’s three doors, four seats and 210 litres. The MINI also carries RM200 annual road tax versus RM50.
Pick the MINI Electric if 215 hp, a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time, 95 kW DC charging and more active safety equipment matter more than rear-seat access and boot space.
Pick the Renault Zoe if you need five doors, five seats, a 338-litre boot, 22 kW AC charging and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Motor output: MINI Electric 215 hp and 330 Nm; Renault Zoe 108 hp and 225 Nm.
- Battery and range: MINI Electric 54.2 kWh and 402 km; Renault Zoe 52.0 kWh and 395 km.
- Charging: MINI Electric 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC; Renault Zoe 22 kW AC and 50 kW DC.
- Practicality: MINI Electric has 3 doors, 4 seats and a 210-litre boot; Renault Zoe has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 338-litre boot.
- Dimensions: MINI Electric is 3,858 mm long with a 2,526 mm wheelbase; Renault Zoe is 4,087 mm long with a 2,588 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: MINI Electric RM200 per year; Renault Zoe RM50 per year.
Electric
- 215 hp and 330 Nm motor output
- 95 kW DC charging
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot warning and 360-degree camera
- Three doors and four seats versus the Zoe’s five doors and five seats
- 210-litre boot versus 338 litres
- 11 kW AC charging versus 22 kW
Zoe
- Five doors, five seats and a 338-litre boot
- 22 kW AC charging
- RM50 annual road tax
- 108 hp and 225 Nm versus 215 hp and 330 Nm
- 50 kW DC charging versus 95 kW
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot system or reverse camera
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM193,888 | RM165,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM200 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp✓ | 108 hp |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 225 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 54.2 kWh✓ | 52.0 kWh |
| EV Range | 402 km✓ | 395 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22.0 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 95 kW✓ | 50.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | — | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Renault |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,858 mm | 4,087 mm |
| Width | 1,756 mm | 1,787 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,526 mm | 2,588 mm |
| Weight | 1,605 kg | 1,502 kg |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 338 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R18 | 195/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R18 | 195/55R16 |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Premitra 5 | Continental ContiEcoContact 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point belts | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available on front passenger seat, two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Manual Air-conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 7" Touchscreen Easy Link with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | 5 Years/100,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery and Electric Drivetrain |
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.
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Electric vs Zoe FAQ
Is the MINI Electric or Renault Zoe better?
The MINI Electric is the better choice for motor output, DC charging and driver-assistance equipment. The Renault Zoe is better for carrying people and luggage, with five doors, five seats and a 338-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Electric is RM28,888 more expensive: RM193,888 versus RM165,000 for the Renault Zoe. Its annual road tax is also RM150 higher, at RM200 rather than RM50.
Which one is more practical for a family?
The Renault Zoe is more practical. It has five doors and five seats, compared with the MINI Electric’s three doors and four seats, while its 338-litre boot is 128 litres larger than the MINI’s 210 litres.