Spotlight
Spotlight EV (BMW × Great Wall)The new, purpose-built EV platform of MINI, developed in the Spotlight Automotive joint venture with Great Wall and built in China. Unlike the Countryman (on BMW's FAAR combustion base), the Cooper Electric and the Aceman are real skateboards: the battery pack lies flat in the floor. 400V, front-wheel drive, NMC cells. For CarMatch the affordable, urban MINI EVs — note that this is a different product from the previous, Oxford-built Cooper SE.
Spotlight is the EV platform of BMW–Great Wall, in production since 2024, with a 400V architecture. The Spotlight platform carries 2 models from 1 brand. The WLTP range of the current variants on Spotlight runs from 305 to 406 km.
Pick the car first, then the version — chemistry, battery and drive differ per version.
Platform schematic
MINI Cooper Electric
Cooper SE· verified| Battery (gross) | 54.2 kWh NMC |
|---|---|
| Battery (usable) | 49.2 kWh |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Power | 160 kW |
| Motors | 1× · 1 front / 0 rear |
| WLTP range | 402 km |
| Real range (estimate) | ±320 km |
| Max DC charging | 95 kW |
| 10 → 80% | ±29 min |
Charging speed per variant
peak DC charging power · 10 → 80%
Models on this platform
Platform evolution
- 2023Spotlight JVBMW and Great Wall unveil the shared platform for the electric MINIs
- 2024Cooper ElectricThe new three-door Cooper E and SE come to market, built in China
- 2025AcemanThe electric compact crossover Aceman shares the same platform and the same drivetrain; John Cooper Works versions crown both
Frequently asked questions
- Which models are built on the Spotlight platform?
- The Spotlight platform carries MINI Cooper Electric and MINI Aceman.
- Which group owns the Spotlight platform and how long has it been in production?
- The Spotlight platform was developed by BMW–Great Wall, has been in production since 2024 and runs at 400V.
- Which variant on the Spotlight platform charges fastest?
- The MINI Cooper Electric Cooper SE charges on the Spotlight platform at a peak of 95 kW and goes from 10 to 80% in ±29 minutes.
- What is the WLTP range on the Spotlight platform?
- The verified variants on the Spotlight platform reach a WLTP range of 305 to 406 km.
Verify the specifications of each version before purchase or customer use. Real-world range is a CarMatch estimate for mixed driving, not a manufacturer figure. Battery values are gross packs; charging times are approximations. Not a homologation document, not an offer.