Mini Cooper SE (Electric)
Charging cable
Charges about 50% faster on 22 kW public posts than a 7.4 kW cable.
Why this fits your Cooper SE (Electric)+−
The Mini Cooper SE (Electric) has a Type 2 inlet and a three-phase 11kW onboard charger. The 22kW cable carries its full 11kW on three-phase chargers. A 7.4kW cable would cap it. On a single-phase home wallbox both cables charge at the same 7.4kW.
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Delivery & returns+−
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Note: First Mini Electric. 32.6kWh gross (~28.9 usable). AC up to 11kW (single/3-phase varies), DC up to 50kW.
How long does it take?
Charging
the Mini Cooper SE (Electric).
The Mini Cooper SE in F56 generation was Mini's first fully electric car, sold from 2020 to 2023. It is a three-door hatchback with a 32.6kWh gross battery, giving around 145 to 170 miles WLTP depending on variant and conditions. Charging uses a Type 2 inlet for AC and a CCS port for DC rapid charging at up to around 50kW. It is a compact, urban-friendly car and the charging setup reflects that: reasonably quick AC charging and solid DC capability for occasional longer trips.
For home and public AC charging you supply a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The Mini Cooper SE's onboard AC charger accepts up to 11kW on three phases, which is capable of filling the 32.6kWh battery in around three hours on a three-phase supply. On a standard single-phase UK home wallbox the rate is capped at 7.4kW and the battery takes around four to five hours.
Estimates based on battery size and charge power. Rapid (DC) times are for a 10 to 80% charge, the way manufacturers quote them. Real-world charging varies with temperature, battery state and the charger itself.
7.4 kW or 22 kW?
Which cable does
the Cooper SE (Electric) need?
The Mini Cooper SE can charge at up to 11kW on three phases, but in most UK homes the supply is single-phase and the maximum is 7.4kW. At that rate the 32.6kWh battery takes around four to five hours from empty, which is well within a standard overnight session. For home use, a 7.4kW Type 2 to Type 2 cable gives the full speed available and is the straightforward choice.
A 22kW cable is only worth the extra cost if you regularly use 22kW public AC charge points, where the Mini will draw up to 11kW on three phases, roughly halving the charge time compared to home. On a single-phase home supply the 22kW cable provides no speed advantage over the cheaper 7.4kW option. A 5m cable suits most compact home driveways with room to spare.
What does it cost to charge?
Charging the 32.6kWh battery from empty costs around £2 to £2.50 at an off-peak EV tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, and around £9 at a standard domestic rate of around 27p per kWh. At 7.4kW on a home wallbox, a full charge takes around four to five hours, sitting comfortably within an overnight window. Public rapid charging at 50kW is quicker but typically far more expensive per kWh, so home charging overnight is by far the cheapest way to run the car. Check current rates as they change.
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Mini Cooper SE (Electric) FAQs
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Contact usWhat charging cable does the Mini Cooper SE (Electric) need?+−
The Mini Cooper SE (Electric) has a Type 2 inlet, so it needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable for UK home and public charging. It charges on up to three-phase AC at up to 11kW.
Can the Mini Cooper SE (Electric) charge at 22kW?+−
Yes, the Mini Cooper SE (Electric) has a three-phase onboard charger, so with a 22kW cable and a three-phase supply it can charge at up to 11kW.
What length charging cable should I get?+−
5m suits most home and public charge points. Choose 7.5m or 10m if the charge point is far from your car's charging port or you park on the far side of a bay.
What charging cable does the Mini Cooper SE (F56) need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The Mini Cooper SE has a Type 2 AC inlet and a CCS port for DC rapid charging. For home charging on a 7.4kW wallbox, a 7.4kW cable is the right match and gives the full home charging speed. Only consider a 22kW cable if you regularly use 22kW public AC charge points.
How long does the Mini Cooper SE take to charge at home?+−
On a 7.4kW home wallbox, the 32.6kWh battery takes around four to five hours from empty. On a 3-pin domestic socket the rate drops to around 2 to 3kW and charging from empty can take twelve hours or more, so a dedicated wallbox is strongly recommended. At a 22kW three-phase public AC point the car charges at up to 11kW, taking around three hours.
Does the Mini Cooper SE support DC rapid charging?+−
Yes. The F56 Cooper SE has a CCS port supporting DC charging at up to around 50kW. At a 50kW rapid charger the car can recover most of its usable charge in under an hour. DC rapid charging uses the charger's own tethered cable, not the Type 2 to Type 2 cable you carry for AC use.
What length cable do I need for the Mini Cooper SE?+−
A 5m cable suits most home driveways for a car this compact. If your wallbox is installed further from where you park or the run to the charging inlet is longer than a typical driveway, a 7m cable gives comfortable reach. A 10m lead is rarely necessary for a small city car but is an option for awkward setups.