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GAC Aion UT vs Mini Cooper SE
Two hatchback cars at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The GAC Aion UT is £155 cheaper than the Mini Cooper SE (£28,950 against £29,105).
- The Mini Cooper SE charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 29 minutes against 33.
- The Mini Cooper SE is more efficient (4.2 against 3.4 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The GAC Aion UT has the bigger boot: 440 litres against 200.
Side by side
| GAC Aion UT 60 kWh | Mini Cooper SE 49.2 kWh | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £28,950 | £29,105 |
| Real-world range | 205 mi | 205 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 267 mi | 250 mi |
| Cold motorway range | 140 mi | – |
| Efficiency | 3.4 mi/kWh | 4.2 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 60 kWh | 49.2 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 87 kW | up to 95 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 33 min | 29 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Boot | 440 L | 200 L |
| Towing (braked) | – | – |
| Length | 4,270 mm | 3,858 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 7.3 s | 6.7 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Standard |
| V2L | Yes | No |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | 8 years | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: GAC Aion UT 60 kWh and Mini Cooper SE 49.2 kWh. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the GAC Aion UT or the Mini Cooper SE?
The GAC Aion UT is £155 cheaper than the Mini Cooper SE (£28,950 against £29,105).
Which has the longer range, the GAC Aion UT or the Mini Cooper SE?
They have a similar typical real-world range of about 205 miles.
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