The Moke International Electric Moke Californian debuted a few weeks ago without any pricing information. That changed today, with the company announcing that its US-bound EV will cost $41,900. Interested customers can pay a refundable reservation fee of $990 to secure a build slot starting today.
The new Moke Californian is now all-electric, powered by a rear-mounted electric motor with 44 horsepower (33 kilowatts). It was more powerful than the gas versions sold in the US in the late 1970s, which only produced 39 hp (29 kW). It’s not a huge jump, but it’s enough to cut the car’s time to 34 miles per hour (55 kilometers per hour) from 6.3 seconds to 4.3.

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The Californian, which is exclusive to the US market and the first new Moke sold here since 1982, is road legal thanks to a top speed of 50 mph (80 kph). This is the first time a Mini Moke model in the US is legal to drive on the highway. It offers a range of up to 80 miles (120 km), but that figure is based on a forgiving WLTP test cycle. We expect to get less than that in the US. According to the company, it takes four hours to recharge with a Type 1 charger.
Moke will limit production to just 325 cars in the US per year. This follows the 2015 Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act passed, allowing legacy brands like Moke to produce derivatives of their models that are over 25 years old. However, they must comply with current Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
You can configure Moke California now, also. The company offers five exterior colors: Wave Blue, Sunset Orange, Sunlight Yellow, Scuba Blue, and Granite Grey. The only optional extra is a full canopy with doors, but there’s no price tag associated with the upgrade.
Moke started operations manufacturing light military vehicles before becoming popular with farmers. In the late 1970s, it was popular enough to export a more modern version of the Mini Moke to the US – and the rest is history. The company did not say when it would start shipping.