The all-electric MINI Aceman is an extra special car, producing practicality with zero emissions, sleek sophistication and a heady mix of high-end technology, smart engineering and super design.

Throw in a go-kart feel and a cheeky chappie attitude and what’s not to like?

Mini but mighty, the all-electric MINI Aceman comes in two performance options, E and SE and there are three styles to consider – Classic, Exclusive and Sport, each offering an individual vibe, bespoke features, colour schemes and tailored design details.

So, let’s have a closer look at the leader of the pack, the SE Sport.

You know from the get-go that this is going to be a lot of fun. My first car was a Mini (think they’d only just come out back then!!) so I was among the disciples long before arriving at the showroom to befriend this latest model.

A couple of hundred yards into the test drive and it is clear why the MINI team believe they have a genuine winner on their hands.

With next level styling, the individual front and rear design emphasises its sporty nature with Black High Gloss features alongside Legend Grey paintwork, black contrast roof, mirror caps and bonnet strips, as well as JCW (John Cooper Works) 18″ alloy wheels with black brake callipers. There is also a natty rear spoiler with airblades, and roof rails.

Step inside and get ready for the ride with race-inspired sport seats upholstered black with red contrast accents and stitching … extending through to the patterned dashboard. Automatic air conditioning, heated front seats/steering wheel, front armrest, lidded storage box and head-up display all add to the comfort factor.

The interior is uncluttered and roomy and I’m reliably told that there is actually enough space in the back for a six-foot-tall passenger to sit behind a similar-sized driver.

As for the technology, entertainment and communication. Top notch.

The impressive 240mm diameter circular OLED touchscreen, means a wealth of connectivity is right there at your fingertips. When you want to know the latest traffic or weather conditions, or to find a charging station along your route, or just fancy a chit-chat, the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant is ready and waiting to assist – called “Spike”. Activate by simply saying “Hey MINI” or by pressing the push-to-talk button on the steering wheel.

And, listen up … you can add further spice to excellent acoustics with a Harman Kardon surround sound system, featuring no fewer than 10 loudspeakers. The optional MINI Connected Package lets music streaming apps like Spotify and Amazon Music integrate perfectly into the round OLED display.

Rest assured that safety and assistance features are plentiful. Intelligent navigation helps you work out your route and find your way. Parking Assistant offers features for manoeuvring smoothly into spaces, working alongside the Rear View Camera to project the view behind the vehicle onto the OLED display when reverse gear is engaged. The radar-based Driving Assistant has a number of key functions that help keep you safe at all times and in all conditions.

And so to the all-important electric facts or, to use the correct terminology, Technical Data.

We have already established that it comes emission free and the SE Sport offers output of 218 (hp) and 330 (Nm) torque with the capability to go from 0-62mph in just over seven seconds.

You’ll find electric range in the region of 250 miles and charging is very good (10-80%) in about half an hour.

Oh and I mentioned space earlier … with the seats up, the boot provides a remarkable 300 litres of it.

Finally, a mention too for the brilliant MINI App – the digital partner to your MINI, connecting you to your car any time, any place. From checking the health and status of your MINI, planning your next trip or controlling a variety of functions remotely – the MINI App unlocks a world of possibilities and opportunity from the convenience of your phone.

Given all of the above, it’s not so much about who would want an all-electric MINI Aceman, much more about who wouldn’t?

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