What began as a military invention for the British army in the late 1950s became a cultural touch point with celebrity fans like Brigitte Bardot, Princess Margaret, Emperor Rosko and the Beach Boys. Created by the British Motor Company and Alec Issigonis, the father of the original Austin Mini, the Moke was designed to be combat ready, a car that could be parachuted from the skies. While its life as a military vehicle didn’t last too long, the open-air car became beloved by stars, surfers and Caribbean travelers. Moke became synonymous with easy breezy island chic. The Moke has appeared in 4 James Bond movies.
At Moke America, the car was reengineered entirely, while keeping Moke’s classic design and spirit alive. We made the car bigger, wider and stronger. Our car is 2,300 pounds. It's the heaviest Moke ever built. It feels sturdier than the old Mokes. We raised the wheel from a 13-inch wheel to a 14-inch wheel, so it’s taller. We redesigned the windshield so the glass is larger, stands across farther and is higher. We implemented a five step E-Dip process to control the quality of the paint. We also do undercarriage rust proofing to prevent corrosion.
Most importantly, we wanted the Moke to be green. Electric cars are the right move. They are sustainable, quiet and good for the planet. We’ve been electric right out of the gate and we’re excited to continue being part of the global electric car revolution. The old Mokes had engines that were very noisy. With ours, it's silent when you drive. You can charge it with a 220-outlet. It plugs into any household outlet. Eight hours gets a full charge, and a full charge can get you almost forty miles of drive time. Moke America is a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) with a maximum speed of 25 MPH.