Mini Cooper SE EV charger: which one fits best?
The Mini Cooper SE charges at home with 11 kW over a three-phase supply. Three-phase means your electricity arrives as three separate phases instead of one, which lets a charger deliver more at once. That 11 kW is AC power, or alternating current: the ordinary mains from your fuse box. With 49.2 kWh of usable battery, a full charge takes about four and a half hours.
Mini has several electric models, and the charging figures differ per version. Our overview of every Mini EV charger puts the versions side by side.
For the Cooper SE we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Mini Cooper SE
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 49.2 kWh (54.2 kWh nominal) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 11 kW (three-phase) |
| Range (WLTP) | up to 402 km |
| Charging time with an 11 kW EV charger | approx. 4.5 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | up to 95 kW (CCS) |
Which EV charger fits the Mini Cooper SE?
The Cooper SE accepts 11 kW of alternating current, so an 11 kW charger is exactly what you need. A 22 kW model adds nothing here, because the car sets the ceiling. What is worth thinking about is what the charger does besides charging.
A MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter built into the charger itself. Because it sits in the charger, it counts your charging apart from the rest of the household. So you see what charging at home actually costs you.
You will find that meter in our chargers with a MID meter. In the 11 kW range it is the exception rather than the rule, so check the specification before you order. Charging on a cheap night tariff is easier if you can set the start time, and our EV chargers with an app let you do exactly that.
The Cooper SE has a Type 2 socket, the European standard, so any Type 2 home charger connects to it. At home you charge straight from the charger itself. Part of that range comes with a socket, and there are also models with a fixed cable already fitted. Our home EV chargers bring together the models made for charging at home.
How long does the Mini Cooper SE take to charge?
The usable battery holds 49.2 kWh. Divide that by 11 kW and a full charge takes about four and a half hours. Plug in during the evening and the car is full by morning.
Not every home has three phases. On a single-phase supply, where only one phase reaches the charger, the Cooper SE draws up to 7.4 kW. A full charge then runs to roughly six and a half hours, which still fits inside a night. Away from home the car takes up to 95 kW of direct current, or DC. The rapid charger feeds that current straight into the battery and bypasses the onboard charger.
Do you need a special connection for the Mini Cooper SE?
For the full 11 kW you need a three-phase supply at home, on its own circuit in the fuse box. We always advise having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer, and it matters for your insurance. Rules differ per country, so check what applies where you live.
You can order the charger on its own or with installation arranged through us. In the Netherlands and Flemish Belgium you book the installation with the charger; in Germany it runs through a free quotation. Outside those three countries you arrange the work locally, although shipping is worldwide.
Other Mini models at Wallbox Discounter
Wallbox Discounter also has charging pages for other electric Minis:
Frequently asked questions about the Mini Cooper SE
Does an EV charger for the Mini Cooper SE have a MID meter?
That depends on the model. A MID-certified kWh meter records your charging accurately, in calibrated form. Because it sits inside the charger, it keeps that reading separate from your household use. One model in our 11 kW range has one built in.
Can the Mini Cooper SE charge at 22 kW?
No, the Cooper SE takes a maximum of 11 kW of alternating current at home. A 22 kW charger gives this car no extra speed, because the car sets the limit. An 11 kW charger is the right choice.