"What could've been a taste of MINI's electric future, but in a more performance-orientated manner."

In late 2020, images confirmed by MINI hinted at a future production model: the John Cooper Works GP Electric. This exciting prospect aimed to blend the high-performance ethos of the JCW GP with a fully electric powertrain, signaling a new direction for the iconic hot hatchback.

While visually retaining the aggressive styling cues of its internal combustion predecessor, such as the bold aerodynamic...