Verdict
The MINI Electric is the pricier performance-led pick: RM193,888 buys 215 hp, a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time, 402 km range and six airbags, but only four seats and a 210-litre boot. The Renault Zoe costs RM165,000 and gives up power at 108 hp, yet its 395 km range is only 7 km short, while the larger body brings five seats, a 338-litre boot, a three-year warranty and RM50 annual road tax. For most daily EV use, the Zoe’s space and lower costs matter more.
Pick the MINI Electric if you want the stronger single-motor hatch, with 215 hp, a quoted 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time and six airbags, and can live with four seats and a 210-litre boot.
Pick the Renault Zoe if you want the more practical EV hatch, with five seats, 338 litres of boot space, a three-year warranty and RM50 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Electric RM193,888; Renault Zoe RM165,000
- Power: MINI Electric 215 hp; Renault Zoe 108 hp
- EV range: MINI Electric 402 km; Renault Zoe 395 km
- Seats and boot space: MINI Electric 4 seats and 210 L; Renault Zoe 5 seats and 338 L
- Size: MINI Electric 3,858 mm long and 2,526 mm wheelbase; Renault Zoe 4,087 mm long and 2,588 mm wheelbase
- Safety and ownership: MINI Electric 6 airbags, AEB and RM200 road tax; Renault Zoe 4 airbags, AEB not listed and RM50 road tax
Electric
- Much stronger 215 hp output
- Quoted 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Six airbags and AEB listed
- Only four seats
- Small 210-litre boot
- Higher RM200 annual road tax
Zoe
- Five-seat cabin
- Larger 338-litre boot
- Lower RM50 annual road tax
- 108 hp is far down on the MINI Electric
- Four airbags
- AEB not listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM193,888 | RM165,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM200 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp✓ | 108 hp |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 225 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 54.2 kWh✓ | 52.0 kWh |
| EV Range | 402 km✓ | 395 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22.0 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 95 kW✓ | 50.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | — | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Renault |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,858 mm | 4,087 mm |
| Width | 1,756 mm | 1,787 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,526 mm | 2,588 mm |
| Weight | 1,605 kg | 1,502 kg |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 338 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R18 | 195/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R18 | 195/55R16 |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Premitra 5 | Continental ContiEcoContact 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point belts | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available on front passenger seat, two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Manual Air-conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 7" Touchscreen Easy Link with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 4 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | 5 Years/100,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery and Electric Drivetrain |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Electric vs Zoe FAQ
Is the MINI Electric or Renault Zoe better?
For performance and listed safety kit, the MINI Electric has the edge with 215 hp, six airbags and AEB. For most Malaysian buyers, the Renault Zoe is easier to justify with five seats, a 338-litre boot, a three-year warranty and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Electric costs RM193,888, while the Renault Zoe costs RM165,000. That makes the MINI Electric RM28,888 more expensive.
Which one has better EV range?
The MINI Electric has the longer stated range at 402 km, but the Renault Zoe is very close at 395 km. The difference is just 7 km, so range alone should not decide this comparison.
