The news is advanced by British Auto Express, adding that this second Mini electric model will be produced by the British manufacturer on Chinese soil, together with its partner Great Wall Motors.
The decision to proceed with the production of an exclusive model for China results, according to the same publication, from the strict Chinese legislation, in terms of electric vehicles, which heavily penalizes its importation.
However, as it is the world's largest market for electric vehicles, the solution must necessarily be to produce a version locally.
Chinese electric mini will be different from European
Mini keeps, for now, the secret as to the type of proposal that this second electric model will be. Although everything points to it being something substantially different from the Mini E three-door, planned for Europe.
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On the other hand, despite the new joint venture entered into with Great Wall Motors, Mini should market this new electric model in China through its current dealer network, not creating a new one.
This decision is also based on the fact that China is currently only the fourth best market for the brand. Where, in 2017, Mini won a total of 35 thousand cars.
