Mini’s next electric car looks absolutely bonkers – but we’re here for it

Mini has finally lifted the veil on its first electric crossover – and we can’t decide whether the British carmaker is genius or just plain bonkers.  Officially dubbed the Aceman (not to be confused with the brand’s three-door Paceman SUV), the close-to-production EV features several design quirks that both hark back to the brand’s Sixties roots and symbolize Mini’s push towards an all-electric future.  Among the eccentricities are a circular (yes, circular) OLED infotainment display – akin to the speedometer design in the original Mini – a velour-clad steering wheel, and a roof rack that, viewed from above, takes the shape of a Union flag.

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