Phoenix.com Technology News (Author/Li Zhiqin) On April 14, the MINI brand released a new electric high-performance model in Nanjing - MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS and MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS ACEMAN. The two models have now started sales, with the starting prices of the basic version being RMB 224,800 and RMB 239,900 respectively.

As the latest electrified product of the MINI family, the two models continue the brand's iconic handling characteristics. Through the integrated chassis control system (DIVC digital brain), the vehicle has achieved technical indicators of steering delay less than 6 milliseconds and yaw recovery time less than 500 milliseconds. The body adopts an integrated design of the battery housing and floor, with a 3% increase in torsional stiffness and a 38mm reduction in the center of gravity, while achieving a 0.28Cd resistance coefficient.

The power system is equipped with a silicon carbide motor and is combined with the ARB acceleration limited slip control system to improve the grip performance in curves. The vehicle supports the electric BOOST function with a 20-kilowatt power output and the catapult start mode, which is tuned to enhance the driving experience. The interior is equipped with a circular OLED touch screen and integrates 8 "MINI experience mode" switching functions.

MINI also stated that in order to ensure product reliability, the two models have completed durability tests of more than 3 million kilometers worldwide, covering extreme environments such as extreme cold, high temperature, and high humidity. The special test mileage in the Chinese market reached 1.72 million kilometers, and the 18-week shock absorber calibration and 25-week steering system calibration were completed. The charging compatibility test covers 30 brand charging piles across the country, and a total of 1,100 complete charging verifications have been completed.