Mini Moke France: the electric beach car is back

Mini Moke France, summer 2026: the iconic 1964 convertible now runs on 100 % electric power. There are some cars you recognise at a glance. Silhouettes that are part of our collective memory, of childhood summers, of seaside scenes. The Mini Moke is one of those. And in France, it’s making a comeback, looking better than ever.

The origins

What is a Mini Moke?

The Mini Moke is a small convertible car first produced in England in 1964, designed by Alec Issigonis using the Mini’s mechanical components. Originally conceived as a lightweight, no-frills vehicle, it quickly became a seaside icon on the beaches of the Côte d’Azur, from Saint-Tropez to Monaco. Its name comes from «moke», an old English word meaning a mule, a nod to its robust and no-frills character.

Open-top, doorless and cheerful, the Mini Moke has never tried to be like anyone else. Today, it’s been reborn as the 100 % electric model: the same timeless design, the same open-air freedom, but silent and with zero emissions.

Everything you need to know about the electric Moke

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1964

The Birth of an Icon

The Mini Moke was born in England in 1964, designed to be simple, light and open to the world. A convertible with no frills, it quickly took the beaches of the Côte d’Azur and the Mediterranean by storm. Luxury hotels adopted it as their car of choice. Within a few seasons, it became the symbol of a certain way of life: sunny, free and elegant.

Brigitte Bardot owns one, and the image of the Moke in Saint-Tropez has gone viral.

Brigitte Bardot’s Moke

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The Renaissance

The electric MOKE: the icon reinvents itself

Sixty years on, MOKE International resurrect this legend. The same silhouette, recognisable from a mile off. The same convertible spirit, the same wind-in-your-hair sense of fun. But this time, the MOKE is 100 % electric, zero emissions, and quieter than ever. It is still hand-assembled in England, which sets it apart from the copies that have since appeared.

MOKE International, the manufacturer The original versus the copies

In France, it's SUNCAR France, official distributor based in Nice, which markets it. That makes sense for a car designed for the Mediterranean.

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In France

Mini Moke France: the perfect beach car for the summer

This summer, imagine: you're heading down to the beach, the sun already high, the soft-top down, the engine noise replaced by the wind. No windows, no doors, total freedom. This is exactly what the Electric MOKE.

• 4 places, for a trip with family or friends
• 129 km range, more than enough to explore a coastline, an island or the hinterland
• Recharges in 2 hours on a Type 2 socket (charging point or wallbox), 4 to 5 hours on a Green’Up high-power socket
• Maximum speed of 89 km/h, ideal for coastal roads
• Convertible as standard, not optional
• Zero emission, and access to all low-emission zones

For further information on charging and purchase incentives, there are two authoritative public sources.

ADEME, electric car guide The eco-bonus

Six colours are available. Each colour is a taste of summer.

• Shell White
• Palm Green
• Wave Blue
• Eucalyptus Green
• Sunset Orange
• Sunlight Yellow

From Saint-Tropez to Antibes, from the Île de Ré to the coves of Corsica, the electric MOKE is at home on any French coastline. Its compact size is a real advantage on winding coastal roads. And with its open top, it’s naturally the beach car of the summer – the one people are still talking about come September.

The Moke, a holiday car The 2026 Guide to Electric Convertibles

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The budget

How much does an electric Mini Moke cost?

The Electric Mini Moke It is seen as a source of pleasure rather than just a car. It is available to buy or under a lease-purchase scheme, an option that appeals equally to private individuals and to hotels, country estates and charming establishments keen to offer their guests a unique experience.

Prices and funding The official LOA file

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In practice

Anyone can buy an electric MOKE in France.

SUNCAR France distributes the electric MOKE in all of France, Monaco and Switzerland.

It’s a proper car, M1 approved, registered and insured just like any other vehicle. It can be driven anywhere in France, whether in town or on coastal roads; it passes through the low-emission zones in Nice, Cannes and Paris without any problems; it’s easy to park; and it turns heads wherever it goes.

And if you’d rather start with a few days’ use rather than buying one straight away, it’s also available to hire.

Rent a Moke The full technical data sheet

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The essay

Try the electric MOKE this summer

Would you like to know what it’s like to drive an electric MOKE along the Côte d’Azur? SUNCAR France offers free trials, with no obligation. An expert will call you back within 24 hours to arrange a time slot. There’s no need to travel to a showroom: the team will come to you.

Request my free trial @suncar_france

The Mini Moke is back in France. And it's never been better.

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Electric Mini Moke: your questions

SUNCAR France is the official distributor of the electric MOKE in France, Monaco and Switzerland. Showroom at 9 Rue Lascaris, Nice: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm; and Sunday by appointment.