Proton e.MAS 7 Prime vs MINI Cooper SE: charging cost, time & specs in Malaysia
A side-by-side comparison of the Proton e.MAS 7 Prime and MINI Cooper SE for buyers in Malaysia: battery, charging speed, realistic range and what each costs to charge at home and at a public DC station.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Proton e.MAS 7 Prime | MINI Cooper SE |
|---|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 49.52 kWh | 49.2 kWh |
| DC fast-charge power (peak) | 80 kW | 95 kW |
| Real 10–80% DC time | 26 minutes | 29 minutes |
| AC charge power (onboard) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Manufacturer-claimed range | 345 km (WLTP) | 402 km (WLTP) |
| Realistic range estimate | 293 km | 342 km |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
10–80% times without a measured figure are estimates assuming constant charging power.
Charging cost comparison
| Scenario | Proton e.MAS 7 Prime | MINI Cooper SE |
|---|---|---|
| At home (AC) 20% → 80% | RM 13.20 | RM 13.12 |
| Public DC 20% → 80% | RM 41.60 | RM 41.33 |
What the numbers say
- Faster to 80%: Proton e.MAS 7 Prime (about 3 minutes sooner).
- Goes further on a charge: MINI Cooper SE (about 49 km more, realistic).
- Cheaper to charge at home: MINI Cooper SE (saves about RM 0.09).
- Cheaper at a public DC charger: MINI Cooper SE (saves about RM 0.27).
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to charge, the Proton e.MAS 7 Prime or the MINI Cooper SE?
- At a public DC charger (20–80%), the MINI Cooper SE is the cheaper of the two at about RM 41.33.
Which charges faster, the Proton e.MAS 7 Prime or the MINI Cooper SE?
- The MINI Cooper SE reaches 80% sooner, taking about 19 minutes on DC fast charging.
What is a BEV, and how is it different from an EV, PHEV, and HEV?
- EV (electric vehicle) is an umbrella term for any vehicle driven by an electric motor. A BEV (battery electric vehicle) is a fully electric car powered entirely by its battery and charged from the electricity grid, with no petrol engine — this is the type this calculator is built for. A PHEV (plug-in hybrid) pairs a petrol engine with a battery you can charge from the grid. An HEV is an ordinary hybrid that can't be plugged in; its battery recharges itself while you drive. There are also FCEVs, which run on hydrogen fuel cells. This calculator is for cars you charge from the grid (BEVs, and PHEVs in electric mode), so ordinary hybrids like the BYD M6 DM or Nissan Kicks e-Power aren't included.