MINI Electric vs Toyota bZ4X
Verdict
At RM193,888 versus RM220,000, the MINI Electric is the cheaper and quicker car: 215 hp, 330 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. But it is a three-door, four-seat hatchback with 210 litres of boot space. The Toyota bZ4X asks RM26,112 more, but gives Malaysian buyers the bigger EV brief: 525 km range, a 73.1 kWh battery, five seats, 452 litres of boot space and much faster 22 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging.
Pick the MINI Electric if you want the lower price, stronger 330 Nm torque and the quicker 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time in a smaller hatchback.
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if you need 525 km range, five doors, five seats and a much larger 452-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Electric RM193,888; Toyota bZ4X RM220,000
- EV range: MINI Electric 402 km; Toyota bZ4X 525 km
- Battery capacity: MINI Electric 54.2 kWh; Toyota bZ4X 73.1 kWh
- Charging rate: MINI Electric 11 kW AC/95 kW DC; Toyota bZ4X 22 kW AC/150 kW DC
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Electric 6.7 seconds; Toyota bZ4X 7.4 seconds
- Boot space: MINI Electric 210 litres; Toyota bZ4X 452 litres
Electric
- Quicker acceleration, with 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds
- Higher motor torque at 330 Nm
- Shorter 3,858 mm body is easier to place in tight urban parking
- Shorter 402 km EV range
- Slower charging at 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC
- Only three doors, four seats and 210 litres of boot space
bZ4X
- Longer 525 km EV range from a 73.1 kWh battery
- Faster 22 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging
- Five seats and a 452-litre boot make it the more practical car
- RM26,112 dearer to buy
- Slower 7.4-second 0-100 km/h time despite having 224 hp
- Heavier at 2,020 kg
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 193,888✓ | RM 220,000 |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp | 224 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 269 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Nickel Manganese Cobalt |
| Battery Capacity | 54.2 kWh | 73.1 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 402 km | 525 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 95 kW | 150 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds✓ | 7.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,858 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,756 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,526 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,605 kg | 2,020 kg |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 452 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Premitra 5 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| 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, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| 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 Projector |
| 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 Ventilation & Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Panoramic Roof Shade |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 4 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 200 | RM 200 |
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.
Electric vs bZ4X FAQ
Is the MINI Electric or Toyota bZ4X better?
The Toyota bZ4X is better for family use and long trips, thanks to 525 km range, five seats and a 452-litre boot. The MINI Electric is better if you want the cheaper, quicker and smaller EV.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota bZ4X costs RM26,112 more than the MINI Electric. That gap mainly buys more range, a larger battery, faster charging, five seats and far more boot space.
Which EV charges faster?
The Toyota bZ4X charges faster. It supports 22 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging, while the MINI Electric supports 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC charging.