Mini will reveal a pair of new all-electric JCW performance models at the Mondial de l’Automobile 2024, which kicks off on October 14.
The 90th Paris motor show will be the launch pad for the all-electric performance pair, understood to be the new Mini John Cooper Works E based on the Cooper three-door hatchback, as well as a John Cooper Works E version of the related Aceman crossover.
Further details will come to light at the Paris event, scheduled to commence from October 14.
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Mini John Cooper Works E PROtotype 
“With the world premiere of two purely electric vehicles, Mini John Cooper Works is transferring the brand’s long racing history into the here and now with innovative power,” the company said in its media release.
“The two models effortlessly transfer motorsport know-how from the racetrack to the road. In addition to the exclusive, sporty design and optimised aerodynamic driving characteristics for reduced energy consumption, MINI fans can look forward to the brand-typical, agile handling .”
Mini recently teased the Cooper-based John Cooper Works E in ‘PROtotype’ form at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, which featured a sportier body kit similar to the JCW Trim version of the Cooper SE offered abroad, with more aggressive front and rear diffusers as well as side skirts to go with the larger wheel and tyre package.
There were also leaked images out of China showing what is expected to be the vehicles shown in Paris. It’s worth noting the electric Cooper and Aceman are produced in China as part of BMW Group’s joint venture with GWM.
Mini Cooper SE JCW Trim 
While Mini hasn’t shown any images of the interior, we can expect sportier interior trimmings such as suede upholstery and contrast red accents, in keeping with other Mini JCW and JCW Sport models, and bucket-style front seats.
Currently, the most powerful Cooper SE is powered by a 160kW/330Nm front-mounted electric motor hooked up to a 54.2kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Mini quotes a 6.7-second dash from 0-100km/h, and a WLTP-certified range of 402km.
For reference, the outgoing Mini JCW Hatch was fitted with an uprated 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine making 170kW and 320Nm, and the special-edition JCW GP upped that further to 225kW and 450Nm. The 170kW JCW claimed a 6.1-second 0-100km/h time, while the 225kW JCW GP dropped that to 5.2 seconds.
Stay tuned to CarExpert for all of our Paris motor show coverage next week!
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