Verdict
The RM28,888 premium for the MINI Electric buys a 215 hp, 330 Nm motor against the Renault Zoe’s 108 hp and 225 Nm, plus 95 kW DC charging, 360-degree camera and a far stronger safety suite. Its 402 km range is only 7 km ahead despite the larger 54.2 kWh battery. The Zoe makes more practical Malaysian daily transport: five doors, five seats and a 338-litre boot versus the MINI’s three doors, four seats and 210 litres. Its 22 kW AC charging also suits drivers with access to matching destination charging.
Pick the MINI Electric if you want 6.7-second 0-100 km/h pace, 95 kW DC charging and autonomous braking with blind-spot monitoring.
Pick the Renault Zoe if five-seat practicality, a 338-litre boot, 22 kW AC charging and RM28,888 saved matter more than outright performance.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Electric RM193,888; Renault Zoe RM165,000.
- 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.
Electric
- 215 hp and 330 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.
- 95 kW DC charging, versus 50 kW.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, curtain airbags and a 360-degree camera.
- Three doors and four seats versus the Zoe’s five doors and five seats.
- 210-litre boot is 128 litres smaller than the Zoe’s.
- RM200 annual road tax versus RM50.
Zoe
- Five doors, five seats and a 338-litre boot.
- 22 kW AC charging, double the MINI’s 11 kW rate.
- RM28,888 cheaper, with RM50 annual road tax.
- 108 hp and 225 Nm trail the MINI’s 215 hp and 330 Nm.
- 50 kW DC charging is 45 kW below the MINI’s rate.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, reverse camera or curtain airbags.
| 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 | 4 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.
Used Electric & Zoe for sale
Electric vs Zoe FAQ
Is the MINI Electric or Renault Zoe better?
The MINI Electric is better for performance, DC charging and active safety, with 215 hp, 95 kW DC capability and autonomous braking. The Renault Zoe is the better practical buy, bringing five seats, a 338-litre boot and a much lower entry price.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Electric costs RM28,888 more than the Renault Zoe. That gap also brings more power, faster DC charging, a 360-degree camera, powered front seats and additional active-safety equipment.
Which EV charges faster?
The MINI Electric charges faster on DC at 95 kW versus 50 kW for the Zoe. The Renault reverses that on AC, accepting 22 kW while the MINI is rated at 11 kW. Charging time still depends on the charger used.