If you fancy cruising along Surfrider Beach in a beach vehicle that can hit straight up Route 101 back to Santa Barbara when you are done, then the new Moke Californian is for you.
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After forty years since it was first sold in the U.S., the classic Moke is back, this time outfitted with an electric drivetrain for an emission-free travel experience. The new Electric Moke Californian is highway-legal. It is the only highway-legal Moke vehicle available in the U.S. and the first genuine version of the original Mini Moke to go on sale since 1982.
Under the hood, it has a modest 33 kW (44 HP) electric motor that drives the rear wheel, paired with a lithium-ion battery system, offering a top speed of 50 miles an hour (80 km/h) and a range of 80 miles (120 km) per charge (subject to WLTP testing).
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While the power is anything but mind-blowing, the lightweight nature (800 kilograms or 363 pounds) lends it a 0-55 km/h (34 mph) sprint in a fairly quick 4.3 seconds. There’s no 0-100 timing since it can’t make that speed. Recharging will take just 4 hours via a Type 1 port.
Details, availability, and pricing for the U.S. will be announced in the coming weeks. It is worth mentioning that Moke International is the first 1960s automotive brand to go 100% electric.
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Images: Moke International.