An electric version of the classic '60s Mini Moke is driving into the U.S.

The e-Moke will be the first highway-legal Mini Moke in the U.S.
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Teodosia Dobriyanova
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An image portraying a mint-coloured e-Moke parked on a cliff. Caption reads: "Electric Nostalgia"
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For the first time in four decades, MOKE International is releasing a car in the U.S. In the 1960s, the British company's Mini Moke became an instant classic thanks to celebrities like The Beatles, Michael Kane, and Brigitte Bardot. The lightweight, open-top vehicle was first created for military purposes, but was more widely used by surfers and vacationers who enjoyed a bit of breeze while driving.

The new car, the e-Moke, is the first version of a 1960s original vehicle to become fully electric. It will also be the first highway-friendly Mini Moke in the U.S. Need more reasons for a ride?

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Teodosia Dobriyanova
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Teodosia is a video producer at Mashable UK, focussing on stories about climate resilience, urban development, and social good.


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