After years of experimental models and concept cars, BMW unveiled a fully electric Mini Cooper that you will be able to buy.

Powered by a 181-horsepower electric motor that's located under the hood, the front-wheel-drive Mini Cooper SE will deliver the sort of "go-kart handling" Mini promises in its other models, the company said.

Mini has previously offered electric versions of its Mini Cooper , but only as an experiment in limited numbers.

Mini promises the electric Mini Cooper SE will have the brand's famous "go-kart feeling."

The car's battery pack is T-shaped and runs down the center of the car and under the back seats. This configuration allows the small two-door car to have the same passenger and cargo space as the gasoline-powered version. It also has a slightly lower center of gravity for better handling around corners, according to the company.

The Mini Cooper SE will have a driving range of about 146 to 168 miles on a charge, the company said, although official figures, particularly for the US, are not available yet. The range estimates only apply to models in Europe.