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How the MINI Countryman Electric Compares With the Volvo EX30 and Tesla Model Y

The MINI Countryman Electric, Volvo EX30 and Tesla Model Y each prioritize different things. Compare their market-specific range, charging and space figures without treating them as a like-for-like test.

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The MINI Countryman Electric, Volvo EX30 and Tesla Model Y suit different priorities, and the available figures do not support a fair one-number winner: MINI’s range figures are UK WLTP estimates, while Volvo’s and Tesla’s are US EPA estimates. The Countryman stands out for its sliding rear bench, the EX30 offers single- or twin-motor versions in a compact package, and the Model Y has the highest listed US EPA range among the configurations cited here. These are manufacturer specifications, not results from a same-route road test.

How to read this comparison

The Countryman figures below come from MINI UK, including a technical sheet marked November 2025. Volvo and Tesla figures come from US manufacturer pages listing 2026-model-year information. WLTP and EPA estimates use different test conventions, so comparing their mile figures directly does not show which car will travel farther in the same conditions. Prices are also from different markets and should not be compared as if they were equivalent.

Trim names, equipment, availability and prices vary by market and can change. Check the current local configurator for the exact version, wheels and offer before deciding. The figures here are manufacturer claims and estimates, not independent measurements.

Range, power and acceleration by configuration

Vehicle and market source Configuration Listed range Power and acceleration
MINI Countryman Electric, UK E 262–287 miles WLTP 150 kW (204 hp); 0–62 mph in 8.6 seconds
MINI Countryman Electric, UK SE ALL4 247–268 miles WLTP 230 kW (313 hp); 0–62 mph in 5.6 seconds
Volvo EX30, US Single Motor Extended Range Up to 261 miles EPA-estimated 268 hp; rear-wheel drive
Volvo EX30, US Twin Motor Performance Up to 253 miles EPA-estimated 422 hp; 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds
Volvo EX30 Cross Country, US Twin Motor Performance Up to 227 miles EPA-estimated Power and acceleration not stated on the cited specifications page
Tesla Model Y, US RWD 321 miles EPA-estimated 0–60 mph in 6.8 seconds
Tesla Model Y, US Standard AWD 294 miles EPA-estimated 0–60 mph in 4.6 seconds
Tesla Model Y, US Premium AWD 327 miles EPA-estimated 0–60 mph in 4.6 seconds
Tesla Model Y, US Performance AWD 306 miles EPA-estimated 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds

Sources: MINI UK technical sheet, November 2025; Volvo US EX30 specifications; Tesla US Model Y.

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Within MINI’s November 2025 UK sheet, the SE ALL4’s higher power comes with a lower stated WLTP range band than the E’s. Volvo says its EX30 estimates apply to 19-inch wheels and ideal fully charged conditions; actual range varies with use and conditions. The table’s range figures are not a like-for-like ranking because of the different test cycles and markets.

Which is more practical for passengers and cargo?

MINI Countryman Electric

MINI describes the Countryman as a five-seat vehicle. Its rear bench slides by up to 13 cm, letting occupants trade some rear legroom for more boot space, or vice versa. That adjustable seating is a useful packaging feature for changing passenger and luggage needs. MINI’s UK page also reports a five-star Euro NCAP rating; that rating should be read in its model-year and test-protocol context rather than treated as a direct comparison with unspecified ratings for the other vehicles.

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Volvo EX30

Volvo’s US specifications list five seats and 11.2 cu. ft. of cargo space with the second row up. The page lists maximum towing capacity of 3,527 lb for the Single Motor version and 2,000 lb for Twin Motor Performance. Those towing figures are configuration-specific.

Tesla Model Y

Tesla lists cargo volume of 74 cu. ft. for RWD, 74.8 cu. ft. for Standard AWD and 76 cu. ft. for Premium and Performance. The figures are not a reliable basis for ranking cargo space against Volvo’s or MINI’s unless measurement definitions are matched; manufacturers may count cargo volume differently.

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Sources: MINI UK Countryman page; Volvo US EX30 specifications; Tesla US Model Y.

How do their charging figures compare?

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MINI Countryman Electric, UK DC: 10–80% in 29 minutes, maximum 130 kW Specified charge window and peak power in MINI’s November 2025 technical sheet
MINI Countryman Electric, UK AC: 0–100% in 6 hours 30 minutes at 11 kW; 10 hours on a 7.4 kW wallbox Manufacturer-stated charging times; actual time depends on the supply and equipment
Volvo EX30, US 10–80% in 27–28 minutes Time varies by version; the specifications page lists a 69.0 kWh battery
Tesla Model Y, US Up to 225 kW for Standard configurations; up to 250 kW for Premium and Performance Maximum stated Supercharging power; not a charge-time figure

Tesla instead gives estimated miles added in 15 minutes at a Supercharger. That estimate depends on configuration, charger, battery temperature, speed, weather and elevation, so it cannot be compared directly with a 10–80% time. Tesla also describes integrated route planning with Supercharger stops. For all three cars, charging results depend on the vehicle, charging equipment and conditions; the published metrics do not establish which completes a real trip fastest.

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MINI’s UK technical sheet says a Mode 3 cable and MINI Charging Card are standard for public charging; home charging can use an optional Mode 2 cable or wallbox. The stated home and public charging times are manufacturer specifications, not guarantees for every installation or charger.

Sources: MINI UK technical sheet, November 2025; Volvo US EX30 specifications; Tesla US Model Y.

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What do the listed prices tell you?

Volvo’s US specifications page lists a starting MSRP of $40,345 for the EX30 Single Motor Extended Range and $46,345 for Twin Motor Performance. Volvo says those starting prices include destination but exclude other costs, and the retailer sets the actual price. These are US figures, not a price comparison with MINI UK or Tesla.

MINI’s UK technical sheet contains variant and trim prices, but they are time-sensitive and do not provide a sound current cross-market comparison. A useful price comparison needs current local quotes for the exact trims, with fees and incentives treated consistently. The cited specifications do not provide a comparable ownership-cost analysis across all three vehicles.

Source: Volvo US EX30 specifications.

Which one makes sense for your priorities?

  • Consider the MINI if a sliding rear bench and its variable balance of passenger room and boot space matter, or if you want to choose between the listed E and more powerful SE ALL4. Use UK WLTP figures only when shopping in a market where those specifications apply.
  • Consider the EX30 if you want a compact SUV with a choice between rear-wheel-drive single-motor and all-wheel-drive twin-motor configurations. Its US range and price figures apply to the versions and conditions Volvo lists.
  • Consider the Model Y if the US EPA range figures and listed cargo capacity are central to your shortlist. Tesla offers several configurations, so compare the precise trim rather than treating “Model Y” as one specification.

A sound final choice also depends on local availability, configured price, real-world range, charging access, rear-seat fit, towing needs and equipment. The figures cited here do not establish an overall winner across UK and US markets.

Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.

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