Hyundai Motor India recently launched the Ioniq 5 electric SUV at an introductory starting price of Rs 44.95 lakh, ex-showroom. The Ioniq 5 is currently Hyundai’s flagship offering in the Indian market. It rivals a bunch of premium EVs, including the Mini Cooper SE. Here’s how the all-new Hyundai Ioniq 5 fares against the electrified ‘SE’ version of the iconic Mini Cooper.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Mini Cooper SE: Battery, range and charging time
| Specification | Ioniq 5 | Cooper SE |
| Battery pack | 72.8 kWh | 32.6 kWh |
| Range per charge | 631 km | 270 km |
| 50 kW fast charging time | 57 mins | 36 mins |
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets a 72.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and is claimed to offer a driving range of 631 km on a single charge (ARAI-certified). Mini Cooper SE, on the other hand, gets a 32.6 kWh battery pack and offers 270 km per charge (WLTP-certified).
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Talking about charging time, the Ioniq 5 can be juiced up from 0 to 80 percent in 57 minutes with the help of a 50 kW DC charger while the Mini Cooper SE can do the same in 36 minutes. With a regular 11 kW charger, the Ioniq 5 takes 6 hours and 55 minutes but the Cooper SE takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to get charged.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Mini Cooper SE: Electric motor and performance
| Specification | Ioniq 5 | Cooper SE |
| Drivetrain | RWD, single motor | FWD, single motor |
| Power | 214 bhp | 181 bhp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 270 Nm |
The India-spec Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV gets a rear-axle-mounted single-electric motor that develops 214 bhp and 350 Nm of torque. Mini Cooper SE, on the other hand, gets a front-axle-mounted electric motor that churns out 181 bhp and 270 Nm of peak torque.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Mini Cooper SE: Dimensions
| Specification | Ioniq 5 | Cooper SE |
| Length | 4635 mm | 3850 mm |
| Width | 1890 mm | 1727 mm |
| Height | 1625 mm | 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm | 2495 mm |
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Mini Cooper SE: Price in India
| Make and model | Price (ex-showroom) |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Rs 44.95 lakh |
| Mini Cooper SE | Rs 52.50 lakh |
Hyundai Ioniq 5 is priced at Rs 44.95 lakh while the Mini Cooper SE is priced at Rs 52.50 lakh, all prices ex-showroom. These electric SUVs rival the Kia EV6, Volvo XC40 Recharge, etc.
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