Used Mini Electric 2020-present review reliability
Category: Small Electric
Luxurious, well equipped and quick, the Mini Electric is a joy, but its low range does restrict usability
What should I look for in a used Mini Electric hatchback?
When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.
Check the bodywork for any car-park scuffs and dings to the wings, as well as the alloy wheels for any kerb damage.
What are the most common problems with a used Mini Electric hatchback?
The Mini Electric is yet to experience any major recalls.
Click here for more information. Contact your local Mini dealer if you believe your vehicle is involved in a recall.
Is a used Mini Electric hatchback reliable?
The Mini Electric is a reliable car. In our 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey, it ranked first out of 20 cars in the electric car (EV) class. Its reliability score of 97.6% makes it more reliable than any other EV, including the Cupra Born and VW ID 3.
Only 7% of survey respondents reported any issues with their Mini Electrics, with none being serious enough to render any cars undriveable. Mini covered the cost of all remedial work, and although no cars were fixed in a day, all were back on the road in less than a week.
As a car brand, Mini ranked third – above Ford and Tesla but below Toyota and Lexus (in second and first place, respectively).
Used Mini Electric: owners' reliability data
The Mini Electric has earned itself praise from owners for its reliability, with few reports of issues over extended periods of ownership.
