MINI Electric: F56 LCI 2 vs J01
Verdict
The MINI Electric J01 is the new-generation choice and the numbers move on hard: 215 hp, 6.7 seconds to 100 km/h and 402 km range play 181 hp, 7.3 seconds and 234 km for the F56 LCI 2. The RM15,647 gap buys a much larger 54.2 kWh battery, more speed and a roomier footprint, not more seats or boot space. But the outgoing car keeps a lower RM140 road tax and a longer 4-year warranty on paper.
Pick the MINI Electric F56 LCI 2 if you want the cheaper outgoing MINI EV, can live with 234 km range and value the 4-year warranty on paper.
Pick the MINI Electric J01 if you want the new generation, much longer 402 km range and stronger 215 hp motor.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Electric F56 LCI 2 RM178,241; MINI Electric J01 RM193,888
- Power: MINI Electric F56 LCI 2 181 hp; MINI Electric J01 215 hp
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Electric F56 LCI 2 7.3 s; MINI Electric J01 6.7 s
- Battery and range: MINI Electric F56 LCI 2 28.9 kWh, 234 km; MINI Electric J01 54.2 kWh, 402 km
- Size: MINI Electric F56 LCI 2 3,850 mm long, 2,495 mm wheelbase; MINI Electric J01 3,858 mm long, 2,526 mm wheelbase
- Warranty and road tax: MINI Electric F56 LCI 2 4 years, RM140/year; MINI Electric J01 2 years, RM200/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 178,241✓ | RM 193,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 181 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 s | 6.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 170 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 28.9 kWh | 54.2 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 234 km | 402 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,850 mm | 3,858 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,756 mm |
| Height | 1,432 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 2,526 mm |
| Boot space | 211 L✓ | 210 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 140✓ | 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.
F56 LCI 2
- Lower RM178,241 price
- Lower RM140 annual road tax
- Longer 4-year warranty on paper
- Shorter 234 km EV range
- Smaller 28.9 kWh battery
- Slower 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time
J01
- Much longer 402 km EV range
- Stronger 215 hp single motor
- Quicker 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM15,647 more
- Higher RM200 annual road tax
- Shorter 2-year warranty on paper
F56 LCI 2 vs J01 FAQ
Is the MINI Electric F56 LCI 2 or MINI Electric J01 better?
The MINI Electric J01 is better on performance and range, with 215 hp, 6.7 seconds to 100 km/h and 402 km range. The F56 LCI 2 fights back with a lower price, lower road tax and longer warranty on paper.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Electric J01 costs RM193,888, while the MINI Electric F56 LCI 2 costs RM178,241. That makes the J01 RM15,647 more expensive.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The MINI Electric J01 has the longer range at 402 km, against 234 km for the MINI Electric F56 LCI 2. Its battery is also far larger, at 54.2 kWh versus 28.9 kWh.