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Description
Modern British-made electric Moke; only 29 miles from new; 33kw
engine; 4-hour charge time; 50-mile range; 50mph top speed; all-steel body;
loads of fun!
Originally
designed by Sir Alec Issigonis in the late 1950s, the Moke was intended to be a
lightweight, parachute-dropped military vehicle for the British Army. However,
its low ground clearance and small 10-inch wheels made it practically useless
off-road, hence why it never entered military service.
Undeterred, the British Motor Corporation rebranded the Moke as a
civilian utility vehicle in 1964. While it struggled to find a footing with
British farmers due to its lack of a roof and doors, it found an unexpected
second life as a global cultural icon. Its open-air 'sardine tin’ looks became
synonymous with Sixties beach culture. It was famously driven by Brigitte Bardot
in St. Tropez, appeared in four James Bond films, and gained cult status as the
primary transport in the psychedelic TV series The
Prisoner.
Although BMC stopped making the
Moke in 1968, production continued in Australia and Portugal, where it evolved
with larger wheels and more powerful engines and remained on sale as late as
1993.
Today, the Moke has entered a new chapter,
and in 2018 the British firm Moke International brought out a new version,
penned by designer Michael Young, completely redesigned and re-engineered for
the 21st century with a fuel-injected 1.0 petrol engine.
In 2022 an all-electric version joined the range, remaining faithful
to the original silhouette and aimed at eco-conscious surfer dudes, high-end
beach resorts and luxury golf courses.
This Moke
Electric was first registered in April 2025 and is effectively a brand-new
vehicle with only 29 miles under its wheels in the hands of one owner. It is
powered by a 33kw motor (44bhp and 96lb/ft) that drives the rear wheels with
sprightly acceleration (0-30mph in 4.5 seconds) and a top speed limited to
50mph.
Officially, it offers a 54-mile range on
the European WLTP cycle, but with careful driving you might squeeze out a little
bit more. It will reach 80% charge in two hours and full charge in four hours.
It has four drive modes – Eco, Beach and Normal
– with Beach being the most sporty. The ‘marine grade’ interior makes it
impervious to downpours, with seating for four adults and a Bluetooth audio
system to provide the sounds. The bodywork is all-steel and it feels notably
robust and rigid on the move.
As you can see in
the photos and the video, this Moke is in mint condition and offers a
hilariously chuckable driving experience.
Consigned by James Dennison – 07970 309907 – james.dennison@brightwells.com