What home charger does the MINI Countryman SE need?
| Model years | Trims | Charger | Breaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2027 | all trims | 48 A | 60 A |
The MINI Countryman SE takes a 48 A charger on a 60 A breaker. Its onboard charger accepts 11.0 kW on a household circuit, from 2025 through 2027.
Why 48 amps and not more
Unlike the older Cooper SE hatchback, this car can make full use of a 48 A charger, and it adds about 31 to 32 miles of range per hour on one. A 40 A charger brings a 2027 to 27. Anything above 48 A is wasted, since the car stops at 11.0 kW.
Charging time by model year
| Year | EPA range | Level 2, miles per hour | Level 2, empty to full | 120 V, miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 214 to 216 mi | 32 | 6.8 h | 4.2 |
| 2026 | 204 to 212 mi | 31 | 6.7 h | 4.1 |
| 2025 | 204 to 212 mi | 31 | 6.7 h | 4.1 |
Level 2 figures assume a charger that supplies the car's full rate. Where a year shows a range, it spans that year's trims.
The 2025 and 2026 cars add 31 miles of range per hour and fill from empty in 6.7 hours. The 2027 adds 32 and takes 6.8 hours. Range sits between 204 and 216 miles, so a full charge is a short night's work.
What the install involves
Mount the charger where the cable reaches the port with the car parked normally. The circuit is a 60 A breaker with the charger hardwired, since no household receptacle is rated for 48 A. With a battery this size, a 40 A charger on a NEMA 14-50 outlet and a 50 A breaker is a sensible choice if the panel is tight.
- 48 A charger: 60 A breaker, hardwired, because no household receptacle is rated for a 48 A charger.
- Charge port: J1772. From 2025 the industry is moving to the NACS port, and makers switch at different times. Some of these cars have a J1772 port and some have NACS with an adapter, so look at the port on your own car before choosing a charger's plug.
Chargers that fit the MINI Countryman SE
Smallest adequate unit first. Every amp above what the car accepts is capacity it never uses.
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Compact unit, good for tight garages.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- Does the MINI Countryman SE charge faster at home than the older Cooper SE?
- Yes. The Countryman SE accepts 11.0 kW, which is more than the older hatchback can take on a household circuit.
- How long does a MINI Countryman SE take to charge from empty?
- About 6.7 to 6.8 hours on a 48 A charger.
- Is a 40 A charger enough for a MINI Countryman SE?
- For most owners, yes. It adds 27 miles of range per hour on a 2027.
- How much does a 120 V outlet add to a MINI Countryman SE?
- About 4.1 to 4.2 miles of range per hour.
Other models
Range and efficiency come from EPA data for the MINI Countryman SE, covering 3 EPA listings across 3 model years. Onboard charger ratings are from manufacturer specifications. Breakers follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a continuous load at 125%. Have a licensed electrician check your panel before buying.