The MINI Aceman is a compact electric SUV and the first MINI to be sold exclusively as an electric car, and aims to tap into the hugely popular small family car market. It aims to slot in between the smaller Cooper Electric, which it shares plenty in common with, and the far larger electric Countryman SUV.

It taps into the hugely popular small family car market and as a result the Aceman faces stiff competition from so many other cars. The likes of the Fiat 600e, Volvo EX30 and Kia EV3 are just a few thorns in the MINI’s side, which can be had for similar money and offer their own spin on the baby SUV formula.

Three versions are available, the Aceman E, Aceman SE and the flagship John Cooper Works (JCW), with two battery sizes available, 42.5kWh or 54.2kWh, bringing a maximum claimed range of 252 miles. 

Prices for the Aceman E start from £31,920, making it £1,800 more expensive than the Cooper Electric but a considerable £10,000 less than the Countryman Electric, which has now evolved into a full-size family SUV. 

Four trim levels are offered, Classic, Sport, Exclusive and the JCW. Standard equipment is quite generous, including two-zone climate control, full LED lighting, a reversing camera and MINI’s excellent circular infotainment system. 

MINI also offers three option packs: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. L1 brings keyless entry, a head-up display, adaptive LED headlights and heated front seats for £2,000. For £4,000, the L2 pack adds a Harman Kardon sound system, tinted rear windows and a panoramic sunroof and then for a pricey £6,500 the L3 bundle adds electric memory seats, adaptive cruise control and an interior camera. 

We first tried the Aceman on the international launch in 2024, but we’ve now had our first chance to drive it in the UK over hundreds of miles. Read more about how we test cars at Parkers. 

Click through the next few pages to read everything you need to know about the new MINI Aceman, including its practicality, how much it costs to run, what it’s like to drive – and ultimately whether we recommend buying one.