2025 Mini Aceman Photos, engines & full specs

MINI introduced the Aceman as a new model in its lineup at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, slotted between the Cooper and the Countryman.

The British automaker tried to expand its range of products after it was bought by BMW in 1994. Some attempts, like the Countryman, were successful, while others, like the Cooper Coupe, failed to impress customers. But with the Aceman, it was a different story. While it wasn’t the first full-electric Mini, it was the first developed from the ground up on a new platform designed especially for EVs. As a result, it had to look different than the rest of the range but still resemble the same shape and design elements of its siblings. That was a difficult job for the carmaker’s design studio. Another unusual decision for the brand was to develop the platform together with the Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors.

Right off the bat, the car impressed with its front fascia, which featured an octagonal-shaped trim that surrounded a panel where other MINIs would have their grilles. This was flanked on the upper side by the headlights, which sported angular-shaped LED daytime running lights that doubled as turn signals. On the lower side, a matt black panel with a silver skid-plate-like shield tried to convince customers that the Aceman belonged to the crossover segment.

From its profile, the matt black trims that adorned the front and rear wheel arches were visually connected via similar-color side sills. These decorations’ designs tried to mimic those of hard-core off-road vehicles. Above the curved panel of the doors, with flush door handles, the automaker created a tall greenhouse compared to the car’s overall height, with a slightly sloped roofline that ended with a spoiler mounted atop the raked-forward tailgate. Just like the Countryman, the Aceman had a third row of windows behind the rear doors, improving the driver’s visibility to the rear quarters, albeit these were taller. At the back, the automaker installed LED taillights sporting the Union Jack-inspired design.

Inside the vehicle, customers were greeted by bucket seats at the front and one of the most unusual dashboards on the market. Instead of a flat or curved digital display, the automaker placed a round one atop the center stack. The car displayed all the vital information needed by the driver, as well as those from the infotainment system. A two-spoke steering wheel fronted the driver in the classic MINI fashion. In the back, the Aceman provided a bench seat for three occupants, albeit the narrow cabin was comfortable only for two. The trunk behind it measured just 300 liters (10.6 cu-ft) but could be expanded up to 1,005 liters (35.4 cu-ft) when the rear seats were folded down.

The Aceman came with a choice of two electric motors for the E and the SE versions. The former packed 184 PS (131 hp), while the latter sent 218 PS (215 hp) to the front wheels. MINI offered the Aceman with a 42.5 kWh battery for the lower-spec version. In comparison, the more potent version was fed by a 54.2 kWh battery.