Although it may seem like BMW may be a little late in joining the electric vehicle (EV) market one just need to be reminded of their 2009 efforts with the electric version of the MINI Cooper, dubbed the MINI E. MINI E drivers are encouraged to trade in their electric Coopers for the BMW ActiveE, an electric version of the BMW 1 Series Coupe. The electric motor in the ActiveE makes a maximum of 168 hp. Being an electric motor, every last drop of its 184 lb-ft of torque is available from 0 rpm.