In the next few years, the Mini Cooper is going to have a very interesting faith. First, there will be an all-new generation, all electric built in China, but there will also be a facelift of the current combustion-powered Mini that will be built in Oxford, U.K.

The electric version was caught testing before somewhere in China, but now, our spy photographers caught a new prototype out for a testing session in North Europe.

Of course, the next Mini EV will retain the shape of the current Cooper, so it will be hard to miss, but there are a few new design elements that make it modern and fresh. The grille is missing, the headlights seem to have a new design, and, if previous rumors are true, the taillights will have a radical new triangular design. However, they are very well hidden in these spy shots, so it is hard to tell.

The interior is also expected to be a big departure from the current generation. The central display will be fully digital and previous spy shots revealed that the dashboard will be dominated by a circular panel, which will most likely house a full-width touchscreen.

The next Mini EV Cooper will only be offered as a three-door hatchback model, with the five-door version and the Convertible version remaining engine-powered models until 2025.

The next Mini EV will be powered by a single electric motor placed up front, and while we have no clue about its specs, we can use the current Mini Cooper SE as a reference. It delivers just 110 miles of range on a full charge, makes 181 horses, and goes from 0 to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds. However, we expect the next Mini EV to deliver at least 200-250 miles of range, to make it a strong competitor on the market.