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Mini Countryman Electric vs Smart #1
Two electric SUVs 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 Mini Countryman Electric is £705 cheaper than the Smart #1 (£29,255 against £29,960).
- The Mini Countryman Electric goes further: about 245 miles against 155 in typical real-world driving.
- The Smart #1 charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 30 minutes against 34.
- The Mini Countryman Electric is more efficient (3.8 against 3.3 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Mini Countryman Electric has the bigger boot: 460 litres against 338.
Side by side
| Mini Countryman Electric E 65 kWh | Smart #1 Pure | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £29,255 | £29,960 |
| Real-world range | 245 mi | 155 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 311 mi | – |
| Cold motorway range | 175 mi | 110 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.8 mi/kWh | 3.3 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 65.2 kWh | 47 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 128 kW | up to 130 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 34 min | 30 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Boot | 460 L | 338 L |
| Towing (braked) | 750 kg | – |
| Length | 4,433 mm | 4,270 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 8.6 s | 6.7 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | No |
| V2L | No | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Band 1 | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | Check | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: Mini Countryman Electric E 65 kWh and Smart #1 Pure. 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 Mini Countryman Electric or the Smart #1?
The Mini Countryman Electric is £705 cheaper than the Smart #1 (£29,255 against £29,960).
Which has the longer range, the Mini Countryman Electric or the Smart #1?
The Mini Countryman Electric goes further: about 245 miles against 155 in typical real-world driving.
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