MINI reveals new electric JCW Cooper and JCW Aceman

MINI has revealed the first details of the new John Cooper Works Electric and the John Cooper Works Aceman as both cars make their debut at the Paris Motor Show.

Both models will get a total output of 255bhp (just a touch more than the 215bhp output of the MINI Cooper SE), and a peak torque of 350Nm. This output puts the century sprint time of the MINI John Cooper Works Electric at 5.9 seconds, while the JCW crossover will take a total of 6.4 seconds to complete the same feat.

Both cars will sport the redesigned John Cooper Works logo and get their power from a 54.2kWh battery

Both models will also come powered by a 54.2kWh battery, which gives the performance hatchback a range of 371km, while the MINI John Cooper Works Aceman posts a WLTP range of 355km. The cars will additionally come with John Cooper Works-specific suspension settings, alongside performance tyres and an upgraded braking system to rein in all this power.

Visually, you'll be able to identify the two John Cooper Works models thanks to their use of the performance brand's red, white and black logo in their front grille. This logo is also utilised as the illumination graphic, projected from the wing mirrors when the car's doors are opened.

The models will additionally get head lights that get horizontal bars, described as a more expressive look. Black side skirts, aeroblades at the C-pillar and an accentuated rear spoiler further distinguish the two models. But if these are not enough, MINI is additionally offering the cars with either a Chili Red or a red to black multi-tone contrasting roof.

John Cooper Works touches on the cars include the use of a twin horizontal light signature as well as an accentuated rear spoiler

The cars will additionally sport a black and red coloured interior, which will match seats upholstered in black synthetic leather complete with a multicoloured knitted fabric and red accent stitching.

First deliveries of the two models are expected to be in Europe by the first half of 2025.