The latest Mini Cooper offers a blend of that classic Mini charm with modern electric efficiency. There are cheaper and more spacious alternatives available but not many have remembered to make their cars as fun and engaging to drive. However, regenerative braking and brake assist do have an impact on engagement.

And while it may not have much range, averaging just over 300 kms in the winter, driving normally, it does manage to hold onto that range in such a way as to treat it as a fuel powered car.

Mini Ireland lent the vehicle to journalists for the purpose of review.

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