16 February 2026

Making the Switch with MINI: Petrol vs Electric

Electric

Thinking about switching to electric but not sure if it really adds up? At Lloyd MINI, we’ve done the maths - factoring in fuel savings, performance, and our latest offers – so you can see exactly how the numbers compare and decide on your next MINI with confidence!

Keep reading to discover how the MINI Cooper Electric stacks up against its petrol-powered sibling, and find out which MINI suits your next adventure.

MINI Cooper SE vs S


How Do the Monthly Payments Compare?

Cooper C vs Cooper E PCP Offers

We’ve compared two like‑for‑like models in terms of their monthly payments:

On the surface, the electric model is around £25 more per month - but things get interesting when running costs are compared!

*Terms & Conditions Apply. Lloyd Motors Ltd is a credit broker, not a lender. Offers apply to vehicles ordered between 06/01/26 and 31/3/26 and registered by 31/06/2026 (subject to status and availability). Retail customers only.

Cooper E vs Cooper C


Running Costs: Where Electric Wins

The difference between petrol and electric running costs can be huge. Based on driving around 500 miles a month, with petrol at £1.40 per litre, an average of 42mpg, and home charging at 25p per kWh, the estimated monthly costs look like this:

Petrol vs Electric: Fuel Savings

Petrol

Indicative Petrol Cost: £75.77

Charging Costs

Indicative Electric Charging cost: £27.78

That’s an indicative saving of around £48 every single month just by charging at home instead of filling up^!

Plus, with fewer mechanical components - like no oil filters, spark plugs, or exhaust systems - maintenance costs can be kept to a minimum when you go electric, saving you even more.

^Indicative estimate only. Estimate based on 500 miles per month, £1.40 per litre of petrol, 42mpg, an electricity cost of 25p per KW/h, and charging at home. Indicative charging cost: £27.28. Indicative fuel cost: £75.77. Indicative monthly savings: £47.99. Actual result may vary according to a number of variable factors, including your mileage driven, your fuel & electricity costs, your charging methods, and driving conditions & style. Calculations only show a comparison between the indicative cost of charging your electric vehicle, and the indicative petrol or diesel costs for driving the stated mileage.

Already a MINI or BMW Owner? It Gets Even Better!

Already a MINI or BMW Owner? It Gets Even Better!

We currently have a £400 loyalty contribution available on the All Electric MINI Cooper E for existing MINI or BMW customers¹. That helps close the gap even further and makes going electric even better value!

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Performance? Still Very Much a MINI

Electric doesn’t mean boring. In fact, the All‑Electric MINI Cooper E is quicker off the line and delivers that instant electric punch MINI drivers love.
 

Petrol MINI Cooper C All‑Electric MINI Cooper E
156 HP 184 HP
0–62 mph in 7.7 seconds 0–62 mph in 7.3 seconds
CO₂ emissions: 140 − 138 g/km 179–186  miles electric range


You still get the iconic MINI go‑kart feel - just with far fewer trips to the petrol station! Thanks to its low centre of gravity and balanced weight distribution, every corner becomes pure driving joy.

MINI Cooper SE
 

The Bottom Line

Lower running costs mean going electric can save you money month after month. Add in exclusive loyalty contributions and fantastic performance, and electric quickly becomes a great choice.

If you’re thinking about your next MINI, now’s a great time to explore electric. Pop into your local Lloyd MINI centre or get in touch on the details below, and see how much you could save by making the switch.

 
Lloyd Blackpool MINI
Whitehills Business Park, Lytham St Annes Way, Blackpool, FY4 5PQ
01253 979347
Lloyd Carlisle MINI
Kingstown Broadway, Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HA
01228 371059
Lloyd Cockermouth MINI
Laithwaite Low Road, Cockermouth, CA13 0HH
01900 358317
Lloyd Colne MINI
Crown Way, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9NP
01282 881826
Lloyd Newcastle MINI
Fenham Barracks, Barrack Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4LE
0191 2838796
Lloyd North Tyneside MINI
Bittern Close, Silverlink Park, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear, NE28 9ND
0191 2836595
Lloyd South Lakes MINI
Kendal Road, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QR
01539 313167

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MINI Electric Cars
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Approved Used MINIs
Approved Used MINIs
We have a variety of Approved Used MINI Electrics up for grabs, including recently defleeted ex-demonstrator models. Click below to browse our current stock.
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New MINI Offers at Lloyd MINI
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Chosen the MINI that's right for you? Then it's time to discover our current MINI offers.
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Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

*PCP Offers: Terms & Conditions apply. Lloyd Motors Ltd is a credit broker, not a lender. 

Cooper C Classic Level 1: Monthly Payment: £325.25. Term of Agreement: 48 months. Annual Mileage: 6,000 miles. Total deposit: £1,500. On the Road Cash Price: £28,565.00. Total amount of credit: £27,065.00. Rate of interest (fixed): 2.9%. Optional final payment**: £14,149.17. Total amount payable: £30,935.92. APR: 2.9%. Excess mileage charge: 8.81p per mile.

Cooper E Classic Level 1: Monthly Payment: £351.60. Term of Agreement: 48 months. Annual Mileage: 6,000 miles. Total deposit: £1,500. On the Road Cash Price: £30,005.00. Total amount of credit: £28,505.00. Rate of interest (fixed): 1.9%. Optional final payment**: £13,570.93. Total amount payable: £31,596.13. APR: 1.9%. Excess mileage charge: 8.26p per mile.

Lloyd Motors Ltd is registered in England, Company Registration Number 01271767, VAT Number 333700237, and registered office at Montgomery Way, Rosehill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2RP. Lloyd Motors Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for credit broking and insurance distribution activities under reference number 308524. We are a credit broker, not a lender.

Finance examples are for a MINI Select agreement for the model listed above. Applies for vehicles ordered at participating MINI retailers between 06/01/26 and 31/3/26 and registered by 31/06/2026 (subject to status and availability). Retail customers only. *On the road cash price is based on manufacturer’s recommended retail price and includes 3 year MINI Retailer Warranty, MINI Emergency Service, 12 months’ road fund licence, vehicle first registration fee, delivery, number plates, VAT. **Optional final payment and option to purchase fee not payable if you opt to return the vehicle at the end of the agreement (vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges may be payable). Finance available subject to credit acceptance to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Terms and conditions apply. Offer may be varied, withdrawn or extended at any time. ‘MINI Select’ is a form of hire-purchase agreement provided by MINI Financial Services, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0FB. You will have a 14 day statutory right to withdraw from the agreement. Lloyd Motors Ltd commonly introduce customers to a selected panel of lenders including MINI Financial Services. We may receive commission or other benefits for introducing you to such lenders. This introduction does not amount to independent financial advice. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Offers valid at the time of upload and liable to change. Images shown are for illustrative purposes only.

^Indicative savings: Indicative estimate only. Estimate based on 500 miles per month, £1.40 per litre of petrol, 42mpg, an electricity cost of 25p per KW/h, and charging at home. Indicative charging cost: £27.78. Indicative fuel cost: £75.77. Indicative monthly savings: £47.99. Actual result may vary according to a number of variable factors, including your mileage driven, your fuel & electricity costs, your charging methods, and driving conditions & style. Calculations only show a comparison between the indicative cost of charging your electric vehicle, and the indicative petrol or diesel costs for driving the stated mileage.

¹Loyalty Offer: Loyalty £400 contribution on new All-Electric MINI Cooper models when purchased with MINI Select finance (PCH, PCP or HP) or cash between 06/01/26 and 31/3/26 and registered by 31/06/2026 (subject to availability). Retail customers only. You must currently have a MINI, Classic Mini or a BMW registered to your household to qualify for the loyalty offer. Proof of existing ownership via a V5 document registered at the household address is required. 

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