First-Generation Electric Moke Is Being Auctioned Off, Low Miles and in Pristine Condition

Ending? No, Moke was only in a deep sleep because, as of 2013, Jaguar Land Rover and Chinese automaker Chery Automobile shook hands to revive the sleeping giant and have long since distributed the iconic vehicle to all corners of the earth, including North America.

Just a quick history lesson: the original Moke was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis and John Shepard, the two big names to work on the Austin Mini, the one and the same that would later become a brand of its own. Oh, and the Moke was also used by the British Army, its true intended use.

But 2022 would bring about a change in the Moke's makeup. According to Moke International, it was during this year that Moke decided to add electricity to the mix, a feat that had already been explored in 1981 by Johns Perry Engineering in Melbourne, Australia. Oh, and let's not forget that the newer generation of Moke saw a "complete redesign" in 2018 by Michael Young, one of Britain's acclaimed designers.

With that in mind, feast your eyes upon the wonderous pink unicorn before us today: It's an auction listing currently going on right now in the US, precisely New Smyrna Beach, Florida, an acceptable terrain for this electric Moke (eMoke) has grown to be an iconic beach or island-life buggy.

Yes, this pink eMoke is currently up for grabs from a seller on Bring a Trailer (hat tip) dubbed salty01. The current bid? No more than $11,000 (€10,200 at current exchange rates), and since this deal ends in just one day (at the time of publishing), that price is bound to stay within that ballpark. But is it what we want, and is it worth the buck? That's what we're here to find out.

Now, according to the listing by salty01, this pink EV was built in 2021, which, if 2022 was the first year we could land an electric Moke, it all lines up. That said, this one has only racked up 2,600 miles since it was handed to its owners and even comes with a Florida title, so pay the man and enjoy. There is one important thing to note, however, and it's the fact that this was a demo ride used by the selling dealership, so there are benefits and downsides.

The first benefit is that it's clearly taken care of. After all, the last thing you want to use to impress customers is a beat-up and disheveled jalopy; that's not the case here. From the shiny wheels and tires to the intact fabric top, everything is ready to grab the attention of the neighborhood. Be sure to also check out just how clean this puppy is underneath. The item page also states that this vehicle has no reported accidents as if that needed to be mentioned; just look at this thing.

Also, a dealer should want to show off the full-option version of any vehicle, so Bluetooth-capable dash-mounted speakers are in place, and so are cupholders, rearview camera, and all the lights to safely operate on the road, and several others, including a lockable rear storage bay. While it looks like five guests can fit in this eMoke, with two seats in the front and a bench in the back, there are only seatbelts for two rear occupants; you have to love that pink body with white seating and black trim.

The question now remains as to what we can expect from the electric bits of this beast. Well, the seller doesn't mention much about what's under the proverbial hood, but Moke America tells us a bit about what the current Mokes have under their hoods.

Overall, expect a front-wheel-drive vehicle with an independent front suspension, hydraulic steering, and a motor with a rated power output of 7.5 kW (10 hp); it tops out at 15 kW (20 hp) and can crank out 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) of torque. What does this translate to in terms of top speed? Just 25 mph (40 kph). The range is also pretty low, showing an "endurance mileage" of 40 miles (64 km) on a full charge, made possible by a 12 kWh battery. If you're loaded to the max and flooring it, expect that number to drop. Yet, an optional battery with up to 75 miles (121 km) is also shown in the Moke configurator.

As mentioned, those specs belong to the current model Moke is offering to the US market, so the best way to find out all the specs and details of this one is to contact the seller and see what's in store for no less than $11K, the current bid for this 2021 Moke, the first generation. Did I mention that a new Moke starts off at no less than $25,475? A current price of $11K sure sounds good, doesn't it?