The first MINI to be produced in Germany is in its last phase of development. This is the electric MINI Countryman, which will not be manufactured in the Oxford like the rest of the range, but at the BMW Group plant in Leipzig.
It is one of the most modern and sustainable car factories in the world, and is spearheading a company pilot project to establish a “green plant”, with sustainable energy generation and consumption. For it Four 190-meter-high energy wind turbines have been installed.
In 2021, 21.9 GWh of electricity were generated from wind energy, which corresponds to the annual electricity consumption of more than 5,000 3-person households.
“We are delighted to be able to deliver the first MINI “Made in Germany” to our customers in a CO2-neutral way thanks to the plant’s sustainable energy supply. In this way, the new fully electric MINI Countryman demonstrates what the brand stands for: electrified kart feel and a strong focus on a minimal environmental footprint.”
-Stefanie Wurst, MINI Director.
The new MINI Countryman will roll off the production line in Leipzig together with the BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé and BMW 2 Series. Active Tourer, with whom it shares a platform. It will be the first time that a MINI model is produced alongside a BMW model.
It is estimated that the production of the final model will begin towards the end of this year, when the new high-voltage battery production area is fully operational.
