BMW Group has introduced that manufacturing of its all-electric high-performance fashions — the Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) Electrical and Mini John Cooper Works Aceman — has commenced on the Highlight Automotive facility in Zhangjiagang. These autos are set to enter the Chinese language market quickly.
Each fashions function enhanced powertrains delivering 258 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque — 40 horsepower and 20 Nm greater than their normal counterparts. A steering wheel-mounted Enhance button supplies a further 27 horsepower for fast bursts of acceleration when wanted.
The JCW Electrical achieves 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.9 seconds, whereas the JCW Aceman completes the identical dash in 6.4 seconds. Each fashions are electronically restricted to a high velocity of 200 km/h.
Efficiency enhancements embody sport-tuned suspension techniques and aerodynamically optimized wheels (18-inch for the JCW Electrical and 19-inch for the Aceman) fitted with high-performance tires for improved dealing with.
The JCW Electrical preserves the 2526mm wheelbase of the Mini Electrical, whereas the JCW Aceman retains the 2606mm wheelbase of the usual Aceman, sustaining sensible dimensions regardless of their efficiency focus.
Native manufacturing at Highlight Automotive — a three way partnership between BMW and Nice Wall Motor — has enabled extra aggressive pricing. Whereas the JCW variants will command a premium over normal fashions, they’re positioned to compete with different efficiency EVs like Zeekr X.
Each fashions function a 54.2 kWh battery offering a WLTP-rated vary of 355 kilometers, balancing efficiency capabilities with each day usability.
These new JCW electrical fashions characterize BMW’s dedication to combining efficiency heritage with trendy electrical expertise in China’s aggressive EV market.
The common Electrical Mini Cooper made by Highlight Automotive debuted in China with a really useful value vary of 209,800 – 259,800 yuan (28,930 – 35,830 USD). Nonetheless, resulting from sluggish gross sales, Mini provides giant reductions. Because of this, prospects should buy the Mini Cooper for 148,800 – 194,800 yuan (20,520 – 27,420 USD) just some months later. The common Electrical Mini Cooper has dimensions of 3858/1756/1458 mm (size/width/peak) with a wheelbase of 2526 mm. The Aceman is barely bigger in dimension.
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