Mini has launched the Aceman electric mini crossover with a virtual assistant in the form of a puppy

British Mini, part of BMW, has unveiled the Aceman compact electric crossover. Despite its compact size, the car can seat up to five people and travel up to 400 kilometers on a single charge. Inside, it has a circular screen with a virtual assistant in the form of a puppy.

Aceman is available in several versions. For example, the Mini Aceman E with 184 horsepower can accelerate to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and reach speeds of up to 160 km/h. The battery capacity of 42.5 kWh is enough for about 310 kilometers of WLTP.

The Aceman SE variant with 218 hp accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds and can reach speeds of up to 170 km/h. It has a range of 406 kilometers on a 54.2 kWh battery.

The Aceman SE variant with its 54.2 kWh battery has a range of 406 kilometers.

The car is 4.07 meters long, width — 1.75 meters, height — 1.5 meters. There are five seats in the cabin, including the driver’s seat. On the front panel there is a large circular display for controlling the main functions. Interaction with the virtual assistant Spike, represented in the form of a puppy, is carried out via this display.

The Mini Aceman is expected to start selling late this year or early next year. Pricing has not yet been announced.