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UKL1

Untere Klasse 1

UKL1 is BMW's transverse front-wheel-drive platform for the previous generation of MINI, the smaller sibling of UKL2 (now FAAR). The Cooper SE was the electric version of the three-door MINI, with a drivetrain derived from the BMW i3 and a T-shaped pack in the centre tunnel and under the rear seat. The pack is small: a city car, not a touring car. Note: today's Cooper Electric is a different product on the Spotlight platform.

UKL1 is the EV platform of BMW Group, in production since 2020, with a 400V architecture. The UKL1 platform carries 1 model from 1 brand. The WLTP range of the current variants on UKL1 is 234 km.

BrandsMINI
Since2020
Architecture400V
TypeAdapted combustion platform
ChemistryNMC Li-ion
Wheelbase2.50 m
Car1 model
Version · MINI Cooper SE (F56)1 version

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SelectedMINI Cooper SE (F56)Cooper SENMC

Platform schematic

Platform schematic MINI Cooper SE (F56) Cooper SE: battery pack 32.6 kWh NMC, 400V, FWD, 1 motor (1 front / 0 rear). This platform is derived from a combustion model; the pack does not sit as a flat floor between the axles and the shape shown is indicative.
MINI Cooper SE (F56) Cooper SE · 32.6 kWh · FWD
NMC cellsLFP cellse-motor

MINI Cooper SE (F56)

Cooper SE· verified
Specifications MINI Cooper SE (F56) — Cooper SE
Battery (gross)32.6 kWh NMC
Battery (usable)28.9 kWh
DrivetrainFWD
Power135 kW
Motors1× · 1 front / 0 rear
WLTP range234 km
Real range (estimate)±200 km
Consumption (WLTP)12.4 kWh/100 km
Consumption (real, estimate)±14.5 kWh/100 km
Max DC charging49 kW
10 → 80%±30 min
Added per 10 min±45 km

Charging speed per variant

peak DC charging power · 10 → 80%

Models on this platform

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Frequently asked questions

Which models are built on the UKL1 platform?
The UKL1 platform carries MINI Cooper SE (F56).
Which group owns the UKL1 platform and how long has it been in production?
The UKL1 platform was developed by BMW Group, has been in production since 2020 and runs at 400V.
Which variant on the UKL1 platform charges fastest?
The MINI Cooper SE (F56) Cooper SE charges on the UKL1 platform at a peak of 49 kW and goes from 10 to 80% in ±30 minutes.
What is the WLTP range on the UKL1 platform?
The verified variants on the UKL1 platform reach a WLTP range of 234 km.
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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.