The UK Government has supported this development which will help to secure jobs at the Oxford manufacturing plant and at the body-pressing facility in Swindon.

“BMW Group’s investment is another shining example of how the UK is the best place to build cars of the future,” said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

“By backing our car manufacturing industry, we are securing thousands of jobs and growing our economy right across the country.”

By 2030 all new MINI vehicles will be electric, in line with the 2030 government ban on the production of diesel and petrol motors.

Source: https://www.zap-map.com/news/mini-plant-oxford-goes-electric