As it’s becoming tougher for automakers to meet the stringer emission regulations in Europe, some have announced that they will go all-electric by the end of the decade.
Bentley, Ford, Jaguar and Volvo are the car brands that will completely give up on ICE-powered models on the Old Continent by 2030, and it seems that MINI might adopt this strategy too.
Having spoken to people familiar with the matter, AutoNews reports that the British firm, which is owned by BMW, will introduce its last vehicle with an internal combustion engine in 2025. Moreover, they also expect EVs to account for approximately half of total sales by 2027.
Review: 2020 MINI Cooper SE Electric Hatch Encapsulates The Go-Kart Feel But Lacks In Other Departments
The news outlet claims that a BMW representative declined to comment on the rumor, but if they are right, then it won’t be a rumor for much longer. That’s because the official announcement should arrive on March 17, when CEO Oliver Zipse is understood to detail it at the annual report.
Some of the zero-emission cars understood to be in the pipeline at MINI include a crossover built in partnership with Great Wall Motors, a BEV version of the next hatchback and perhaps a smaller model that would inevitably become the entry point to the brand.
MINI has already tested the EV waters with the Cooper SE Electric. It has a 181 hp motor for a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 6.9 seconds, an estimated driving range of 110 miles (177 km) and a starting price of $29,900 in the United States, excluding the $850 destination charge and dealer fees.
![](https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/themes/carscoops/assets/images/icons/arrow.png"){kind=icon}