Mini: Tests in the desert after freezing cold 🎥
LAST MILES The 4.08 meter long four-door Aceman crossover from Mini is positioned between the Cooper and the Countryman and currently has to cope with a lot of sand and dust. A lot, in fact.
The model, which sits between the Cooper and Countryman, will make its debut later this year. On its way to series production, the crossover is now being tested under desert conditions after cold weather testing. This will focus not least on the cooling and charging behavior of the battery at outside temperatures of up to 50 degrees.
Solar radiation and heat
Now that the Aceman has already completed the cold tests in the Arctic Circle, the crossover model is undergoing final testing in the desert in strong sunlight and heat. In addition to classic characteristics such as driving dynamics and driving comfort, the test team is focusing in particular on the demanding aspects of an electric vehicle. To this end, the air conditioning, charging and cooling of the battery, drive and control units are intensively tested in the dusty desert sand.
Battery size is 54.2 kWh
Thanks to the all-electric drive concept, the crossover takes up little space and is designed to offer plenty of comfort and versatility on the road. Its battery size is 54.2 kWh. The design of the newly developed model is in line with the brand's basic principle: plenty of interior space with the smallest possible exterior dimensions, agile driving characteristics and efficient consumption. Behind this is the functional two-box design with short overhangs. This creates maximum space for five occupants and luggage on a minimal footprint. You can look forward to it.
