Which is better, Tesla Model 3 or MINI Cooper SE in Canada?

Tesla Model 3 is priced at C$54,990 while MINI Cooper SE costs C$40,990. Tesla Model 3 offers 438 km range vs 402 km for MINI Cooper SE. The best choice depends on your budget, daily range needs, and preferred features.

What is the price difference between Tesla Model 3 and MINI Cooper SE?

The price difference is CAD 14,000. MINI Cooper SE is the more affordable option at C$40,990.

Which has longer range, Model 3 or Cooper SE?

Tesla Model 3 has the longer range at 438 km versus 402 km.

What is the battery capacity of Tesla Model 3 vs MINI Cooper SE?

Tesla Model 3 has a 60 kWh battery. MINI Cooper SE has a 54.2 kWh battery.

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus vs MINI Cooper SE 3-Door — EV Comparison Canada 2026

Name: MINI Cooper SE 3-Door
Brand: MINI
Price: 40990 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.5 (1 reviews)

Spec	Tesla Model 3	MINI Cooper SE
Price	C$54,990	C$40,990
Range (Claimed)	438 km	402 km
Battery Capacity	60 kWh	54.2 kWh
Motor Power	208 kW

Tesla Model 3 vs MINI Cooper SE

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Spec Score(12 specs)

12 specs

Tesla Model 3

Best

12 specs

MINI Cooper SE

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Overview

Price

↓ lower

C$54,990

C$40,990

Range

↑ higher

438 km

402 km

Battery

↑ higher

60 kWh

54.2 kWh

Motor Power

↑ higher

208 kW

160 kW

0-100 km/h

↓ lower

6.1s (0-100 km/h)

6.7s (0-100 km/h)

Battery

Battery Capacity

↑ higher

60 kWh

54.2 kWh

Range (Claimed)

↑ higher

438 km

402 km

Range Standard

WLTP

Fast Charging

15 min (10-80%)

30 min (10-80%)

Normal Charging

8 hrs (240V)

4 hrs (240V)

Performance

Motor Power

↑ higher

208 kW

160 kW

Top Speed

↑ higher

201 km/h

170 km/h

Acceleration

↓ lower

6.1s (0-100 km/h)

6.7s (0-100 km/h)

Seating Capacity

5 seats

4 seats

Dimensions

Length

4720 mm

N/A

Width

1850 mm

N/A

Height

1443 mm

N/A

Wheelbase

↑ higher

2875 mm

N/A

Ground Clearance

↑ higher

N/A

Features

Tesla Model 3

Ultra-Fast Charging (200+ kW)
Regenerative Braking
Drive Modes
+ 3 more

MINI Cooper SE

Regenerative Braking
Drive Modes
Rear Camera
+ 2 more

Spec Score(9 comparable specs)

of 9 wins

Tesla Model 3

Best Overall

of 9 wins

MINI Cooper SE

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Tesla Model 3 (Standard Range Plus) vs MINI Cooper SE (3-Door)

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Spec name	EV Tesla Model 3Standard Range Plus C$54,990 2026Finance →	EV MINI Cooper SE3-Door C$40,990 2026Finance →
💰Price & Value2 specs
Price Total cost before taxes and subsidies ↓ lower	C$54,990	C$40,990
Est. Monthly Estimated monthly payment — 40% down, 7% p.a., 5-year loan ↓ lower	CAD 653/mo	CAD 487/mo
⚡Performance4 specs
Motor Power Maximum power output of the electric motor ↑ higher	208 kW Best	160 kW
Battery Capacity Total energy storage capacity of the battery pack ↑ higher	60 kWh Best	54.2 kWh
Top Speed Maximum speed under ideal conditions ↑ higher	201 km/h Best	170 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h time ↓ lower	6.1s (0-100 km/h)s Best	6.7s (0-100 km/h)s
🔋Range & Charging4 specs
Range (Claimed) Max range per charge as claimed by manufacturer ↑ higher	438 km Best	402 km
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.)	WLTP	WLTP
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger	15 min (10-80%)	30 min (10-80%)
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger	8 hrs (240V)	4 hrs (240V)
📏Dimensions5 specs
Length Vehicle length in millimeters	4720 mm	N/A
Width Vehicle width in millimeters	1850 mm	N/A
Height Vehicle height in millimeters	1443 mm	N/A
Wheelbase Distance between front and rear axle centers ↑ higher	2875 mm	N/A
Ground Clearance Lowest point clearance from ground ↑ higher	N/A	N/A
✨Features2 specs
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers	5 seats	4 seats
Available Colors Available exterior color options	N/A	N/A