The total was more than one-third of MINI’s overall sales of 288,290 vehicles for the year and marked an increase of about 88% from the previous year.
In South Korea, MINI is also accelerating its shift to electrification. MINI Korea sold 1,889 BEVs last year, about 24% of its total sales of 7,990 vehicles. That means about one in four MINIs sold domestically was an electric vehicle.
MINI Korea officially launched three models in the all-electric MINI family in March last year and introduced BEV versions across the brand’s lineup, including the MINI Cooper, Aceman and Countryman.
MINI Korea said EV purchase subsidies increased sharply this year, helped by BMW Group Korea’s expansion of charging infrastructure.
For national subsidies, the all-electric MINI Aceman was set at 4 million won for all trims, up 940,000 won from last year. With local government subsidies added, buyers can receive up to 9.5 million won (based on Haenam County, South Jeolla Province).
The all-electric MINI Cooper SE was also finalized at 3.96 million won, up 930,000 won from last year. With local subsidies included, it can total up to 9.15 million won (based on Haenam County, South Jeolla Province).
Separately, the all-electric MINI Cooper was named the “2025 safest city small car” based on results from tests conducted last year by Euro NCAP, Europe’s new-car safety assessment program, recognizing top-tier safety in its class.
Euro NCAP said the all-electric MINI Cooper earned strong ratings across its four categories: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, protection of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists, and safety assist systems. MINI said the results showed top-level safety across all trims, from the SE to the JCW.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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