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Mini has released a set of design sketches that hint at the final look of the upcoming electric version of his Hatch model, which is due to make its official debut in 2019.
The development of an electric version of the Mini started 10 years ago and the company's first rechargeable electric car, the Countryman PHEV, went on sale in 2017.
The Mini Electric Concept was unveiled at Frankfurt last year, giving potential buyers a glimpse of the future car. The study debuted in the UK at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend. A prototype version of the car has already been tested in Germany
Mini is an urban brand and the fully electric Mini is the next step logic in the future, "said Oliver Heilmer, head of design at the British automaker. "These first sketches for the fully electrified Mini underscore our vision of authentic design by creating a bridge between the brand's history and its electric future."
The sketches show a new interpretation of what has become the traditional Mini Grid, with – vents and a yellow E badge for the new Mini electric logo, as well as a wheel design alloy that was taken from the Electric Concept, with a square design with spokes and an aerodynamic look.
The new BMW Mini Hatch was first announced by BMW in July 2017. The car will use powertrain elements and the architecture of the BMW i3 model when it goes into production. The company has already announced that the new EV will be manufactured at the Oxford factory.
There is still no word as to what we can expect in terms of price, specification and electrical range. Keep checking at uk.motor1.com for all the latest information.
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