This Is The Electric 2025 Mini JCW E Hot Hatch

Mini is gearing up to introduce their new JCW lineup this fall, but China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has beaten them to the punch. In usual fashion, they’ve published pictures and technical specifications for the electric variant well ahead of its scheduled unveiling.

Previewed by the John Cooper Works E PROtotype, the production model has a familiar design and is dominated by a fully enclosed grille that features a JCW logo with a checkered flag. Elsewhere, there’s a sporty central intake as well as what appears to be vertical air curtains.

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The sporty styling continues further back as we can see aggressive side skirts and aerodynamically optimized 18-inch wheels. While the rear end largely carries over, the JCW variant is distinguished by a unique bumper that features a painted diffuser. We can also see taller reflectors and no less than three JCW badges.

While the liftgate has a checkered flag motif, it’s presumably an option. Pictures also suggest the car will be offered with hood stripes, contrasting mirror caps, a panoramic sunroof, and a multitone roof.

The MIIT listing was light on performance specifications, but revealed the model will have a lithium-ion battery as well as an electric motor producing 255 hp (190 kW / 258 PS). To put that into perspective, the Cooper E has 181 hp (135 kW / 184 PS), while the Cooper SE packs 215 hp (160 kW / 218 PS).

Thanks to the extra oomph, the 3,682 lb (1,670 kg) JCW Electric will be able to hit a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h). That’s quite a bit faster than the UK-spec Cooper SE and the similar curb weight suggests the JCW variant may have a 49.2 kWh battery pack. The latter provides a WLTP range of up to 249 miles (401 km), but the JCW’s performance will likely cause that number to drop.