The Cooper SE could make a great EV for budget-minded consumerswithout the need for longer range, but it exhibits significant flaws that keep us from recommending it. Even if the … See more

The Cooper SE is powered by an electric motor between its front wheels that's fed by a 32.6-kWh lithium-ion battery. Engineered by BMW, the motor develops 181 hp and 199 lb-ft of t… See more

If you can locate a public DC fast charger, the Cooper SE can charge at a rate of up to 50 kW and restore 80 percent of its charge in 40 minutes. At an AC public station, charging th… See more

Although the electric variant has not been crash-tested, we expect it to perform similarly to its gas-powered kin. The standard Cooper 2-Door earns perfect crashworthi… See more