MINI Cooper SE vs Renault Twingo Electric
How the MINI Cooper SE and the Renault Twingo Electric compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| MINI Cooper SE | Renault Twingo Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 144 mi | 118 mi |
| Usable battery | 28.9 kWh | 21.3 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 15 kWh/100 km | 16.3 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 |
Real-world range, side by side
| MINI Cooper SE | Renault Twingo Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 96 mi | 78 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 137 mi | 112 mi |
| Motorway | 112 mi | 92 mi |
| City | 156 mi | 127 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- MINI Cooper SE
- Further in winter
- MINI Cooper SE
- More efficient
- MINI Cooper SE
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the MINI Cooper SE or the Renault Twingo Electric?
- On the official WLTP cycle the MINI Cooper SE is rated 144 mi and the Renault Twingo Electric 118 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 96 mi from the MINI Cooper SE and 78 mi from the Renault Twingo Electric.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.