According to MINI’s official news, on March 6, Dr. Stefan Fleck, senior vice president of BMW Group for MINI and BMW compact models, announced at the Beam Automotive’s third supplier conference that the new all-electric MINI John Cooper Works and the new MINI John Cooper Works Aceman have entered mass production at Beam Automotive’s factory in Zhangjiagang. They will soon launch in China. As MINI’s high-performance sub-brand, MINI John Cooper Works models feature strong power and distinctive designs. Their classic red roofs, racing checkered flag motifs, and red brake calipers are recognizable elements for MINI fans. Fans often refer to these models as MINI JCW cars. The new all-electric MINI John Cooper Works and the new MINI John Cooper Works Aceman debuted at last year’s Paris Motor Show. These products demonstrate JCW’s commitment and capability to expand high-performance car technology boundaries under the trend of electrification. They embrace change while honoring their racing heritage. Dr. Stefan Fleck stated at the event, “2025 will be our MINI JCW year. Following the production of the new electric MINI Cooper and MINI Aceman, these high-performance models will enter production at Beam and supply the global market. With the addition of electric models, the fun, stylish, and powerful MINI JCW brand will build the strongest product lineup in China’s high-performance small car segment.”
The BMW Group’s Beam Automobile maintains strict global quality standards for its pure electric MINI production. Last year, the electric MINI won several prestigious awards both domestically and internationally. The new electric MINI Cooper claimed the top spot in the small car category at the renowned “Golden Steering Wheel” award in Europe. The China Quality Certification Center awarded the electric MINI Cooper for its outstanding performance in high and low-temperature mileage evaluations among the first pure electric passenger vehicles. In terms of safety, the new electric MINI Cooper and its electric JCW model recently achieved a 5-star safety rating in European crash tests, ensuring top-level safety while delivering pure go-kart driving fun. Additionally, at the supplier conference, experts from BMW’s German headquarters discussed high-quality and sustainable development of Beam Automobile’s supply chain with hundreds of global supplier representatives.