How much is a 2021 MINI CooperElectric worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 MINI CooperElectric on the Irish used-car market is around €18,900, based on 5 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 MINI Cooper depreciate per year?

A MINI Cooper loses roughly 9.4% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2021 MINI Cooper from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2021 MINI CooperElectric?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 MINI CooperElectric using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

MINI Cooper2021

Electric

31 days avg on market · Low data confidence

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Expected price

Est. trade-in

Avg mileage

61k km

typical 58k km

Days listed

31d

avg on market · demand 48/100

AI Market Summary

Excellent urban runabout with zero tailpipe emissions and low running costs; tax and fuel savings substantial versus petrol equivalent.
Fairly priced mid-market for age and mileage; comparable to other 2021 EVs but battery concerns justify caution before premium pricing.
Battery degradation documented on 2021 units—expect 8–15% capacity loss by 60k km, reducing real-world range noticeably; infotainment freezes and Bluetooth drops common.
Before purchase, request full battery health report from dealer (BMW/MINI diagnostic); inspect DC fast-charge port for corrosion and test at public network.
Check NCT status and upcoming renewal cost; confirm service history includes battery monitoring records to evidence degradation rate on this specific unit.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

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Total cost of ownership

2021 MINI Cooper · Electric · per year

Estimated annual cost

€2,940/yr

Per month

€245/mo

Depreciation

€1,777

60% of total

Fuel / electricity

€490

17% of total

Maintenance

€320

11% of total

Road tax

€120

4% of total

Charger (annualised)

€233

8% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €18,900 current market median at 9.4%/yr (regression from 5 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (WLTP regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model. Home charger cost (€700 typical after SEAI grant) annualised over 3 years.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates

MINI Cooper 2021, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

ElectricElectricthis marketcheapest to run+ charger needed

−63%€610/yr

18.0 kWh/100 km, home night rate

Fuel €490/yrRoad tax €120/yr

median €18,900

PetrolPetrol

€1,666/yr

4.5 L/100 km, petrol

Fuel €1,456/yrRoad tax €210/yr

median €23,450

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (WLTP regime, 2021+ registrations).

Home EV charger setup

The smart-night savings above require a home charger. Without one, you'll charge on public networks at significantly higher rates.

Installed cost

€800 – €1,500

7 kW charger + installation

SEAI grant

−€300

You pay €500 – €1,200 after grant

Public charging

€0.41 – €0.60/kWh

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Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€320

estimated per year

The MINI SE requires no oil changes or traditional engine servicing, but battery health monitoring and 12V auxiliary battery checks are essential due to known degradation issues; brake fluid and cabin air filter are the main consumables.

Battery health check & diagnosticsAnnual OBD scan and thermal imaging to monitor cell degradation; critical for resale value

€120/yr

Brake fluid changeEvery 2 years due to moisture absorption; regen braking reduces pad wear but fluid still needs attention

€80/yr

Tyres (amortised)EV weight and instant torque cause faster tyre wear; expect replacement every 40,000–50,000 km

€70/yr

12V auxiliary batteryMonitor for premature drain; replacement €120–180 at independent garage

€30/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 every 2 years; EV-specific testing for battery safety and charging port function now required in Ireland

€20/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast