Mini Transforms The Aceman EV Concept Into A Pokemon Fan’s Dream Car

The custom Mini Aceman concept introduces a Pokemon mode that puts Pikachu front and center, literally. Once activated, the rodent (yes, it’s actually a mouse) takes over the car’s main display, turning it into a lively representation of your vehicle’s stats. The in-cabin projector then overlays images of lightning bolts to represent the Pokemon’s element, which feels like a perfect fit for an all-electric vehicle like the Aceman.

There is, however, one other thing that makes this particular version of the concept different from the one unveiled in July. More than just how the interior can be themed to match Pikachu and its environment, the Pokemon Aceman concept adds an exterior projector that you can use to watch or rewatch Pokemon shows — presuming, of course, that you have the right conditions, like an extremely dark area and a flat surface to project the video on.

The Mini x Pokemon collaboration is definitely intriguing and could serve as a blueprint for how cars of the future can become advertising opportunities more easily. Being able to immediately change the atmosphere inside the cabin just by switching themes would almost be on par with how you can customize smartphones and computers today. The Pikachu-themed Aceman brings a certain spirit of play without actually offering built-in games that could prove to be dangerous for drivers and passengers. Of course, you could probably hook up a console or computer to play games with the exterior projector, potentially making long trips more fun, at least if you have the perfect spot for doing that.