EV Technology Group Ltd. (the “
Company” or
“
EV Technology Group”) (NEO: EVTG, OTCQB: EVTGF,
DE: B96A) announces that its strategic partner MOKE International
Limited (“
MIL” or
“MOKE
International”) will bring the MOKE brand back to America
after 40 years, with the more powerful and highway-legal Electric
MOKE Californian – a zero-emissions reimagination of the original
1964 Mini Moke. MOKE International owns the original 1964 British
Motor Corporation Moke trademarks and is recognized in over 100
jurisdictions as the owner of the Moke brand.
The Electric MOKE Californian
The Electric MOKE Californian is hand-crafted in the United
Kingdom to the same high specifications and standards as the
Electric MOKE that recently went on sale in Europe, but its name is
a US market-specific tribute to the 1977 Moke Californian – an
uprated version of the Mini Moke that was sold in America and
ceased production in 1982.
This is the first time a genuine version of the original Mini
Moke has gone on sale in the US in more than four decades, and
the first time a highway-legal version of the original Mini Moke
has been available in America, with a top speed of 50mph (80kph).
Fully charged, the Electric MOKE Californian offers a range of 80
miles (120km) – enough to cruise Route 101 down to Malibu Beach
from Santa Barbara. A full charge takes four hours on a US Type 1
charger.
MOKE International is the first 1960s brand to go fully
electric, reinventing the Mini Moke through zero-emissions
technology to continue its legacy as a design icon and beloved
beach accessory.
Isobel Dando, CEO MOKE International, said:
“This is a momentous time for MOKE International. It’s great to be
able to offer the US market a genuine MOKE car for the first time
in 40 years. The original Moke Californian represented an
incredibly important chapter in the company’s rich history; we are
proud that the MOKE lives on and can be enjoyed in the electric
era.”
Wouter Witvoet, Founder and CEO of EV Technology Group,
said: “The MOKE Californian’s return to US soil solidifies
our approach to electrifying iconic brands. As we partner with
iconic brands such as MOKE, we don’t just help them to transition
to electric, but most importantly we delve into the brands roots
and help to continue to write its history. As a company traded in
the US via the OTCQB, there has already been a lot of interest in
seeing our vehicles live in the US, so we expect that this
announcement will be met with great excitement.”
The Electric MOKE Californian’s pure
bloodline
MOKE International, maker of the new Electric MOKE Californian,
continues the legacy of the legendary Mini Moke, but reinvented for
the electric era. The Mini Moke was born in the heartland of
Britain’s automotive industry, created by the father of the Mini,
Sir Alec Issigonis.
With prototypes built by the British Motor Corporation in 1959,
developed under the codename ‘The Buckboard’, the Mini Moke was
originally intended to be a lightweight military vehicle that could
be parachuted into warzones and help troops traverse rough ground
quickly. Marketed domestically as a utility wagon for farmers and
workers, it quickly found legions of fans across the globe,
especially in the South of France and Australia, where its rugged
nature and open top design made it the ultimate beach shuttle.
Loaded with surfboards and refreshments, with the wind running
through your hair, life was for living.
Countless admirers including The Beatles, The Beach Boys and
Brigitte Bardot – all seen driving the Mini Moke in glamorous
seaside locations like the French Riviera and the Caribbean –
cemented its status as an icon of the Swinging ‘60s.
While there were many variants of the original Mini Moke made
before production ceased in 1993, perhaps the most exciting and
desirable was the Moke Californian, which was sold in the
US from 1977-1982. Styling-wise, it was a departure from the
Mini Moke’s utilitarian look which made it popular with a young,
fashion-conscious crowd in sun-drenched locations like Playa del
Rey and Cayucos.
Still built in the UK, the new Electric MOKE Californian
embodies all of the same qualities of the original – fun, freedom,
fresh air – but plays its role in keeping some of the world’s most
beautiful locations clean through zero-emissions technology.
Using a 44hp electric motor and weighing less than 800kg, the
rear-wheel-drive Electric MOKE Californian covers 0-34mph (0-55kph)
in 4.3 seconds and achieves a top speed of 50mph (80kph). A full
charge takes just four hours via a Type 1 port and the Californian
covers up to 80 miles of range on a single charge. Further details
on when the Californian will go on sale in the US, as well as
pricing, will follow in the coming weeks.
Electric MOKE Californian Specifications
Range |
120 km* |
Charge |
4 hours |
Top speed |
80 KM/h |
0-55 KM/h |
4.3 seconds |
Power |
33 kW |
Battery |
LITHIUM-ION |
Made exclusively in the UK |
*Subject to Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure
(WTLP) testing
Media
Rachael D’Amore
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Investor Relations
Dave Gentry
dave@redchip.com
+14074914498
EV Technology Group
Wouter Witvoet
CEO and Chairman of the Board
wouter@evtgroup.com
About EV Technology Group
EV Technology Group was founded in 2021 with the vision to
electrify iconic brands – and the mission to redefine the joy of
motoring for the electric age. By acquiring iconic brands and
bringing beloved motoring experiences to the electric age, EV
Technology Group is driving the EV revolution forward. Backed by a
diversified team of passionate entrepreneurs, engineers and driving
enthusiasts, EV Technology Group creates value for its customers by
owning the total customer experience — acquiring and partnering
with iconic brands with significant growth potential in unique
markets, and controlling end-to-end capabilities. To learn more
visit: https://evtgroup.com/
About MOKE
International
MOKE and the MOKE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks
of MOKE International Limited in the European Union and other
territories. MOKE International, a company registered in England,
is the only manufacturer of genuine MOKE vehicles worldwide. The
mark was acquired from Casti S.p.A. and derives from the original
1964 British Motor Corporation registration. The MOKE is a
revitalized, re-engineered version of the iconic Mini Moke that was
originally designed by the legendary Sir Alec Issigonis, the
designer of the 1959 Mini, and launched in 1964. The Mini Moke was
created as a low-cost and easy to maintain recreational and utility
vehicle, but it quickly gained cult status in fashionable resorts
such as the French Riviera and the Caribbean. It has been driven by
Beatles, Bridget Bardot and James Bond alike. MOKE International
has brought the Mini Moke into the modern age by integrating
up-to-date driving technologies, including full electric power,
while remaining faithful to the iconic design which made it a
global hit in the 1960s. True to its heritage, MOKEs today are
engineered and built in Northamptonshire, England. Production takes
place at a 500,000sq ft state-of-the-art facility owned and
operated by British automotive manufacturing services company,
Fablink Group.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking statements including,
but not limited to: the specifications of and consumer demand for
the Electric MOKE Californian. Often, but not always, these
Forward-looking Statements can be identified by the use of words
such as “estimated”, “potential”, “open”, “future”, “assumed”,
“projected”, “used”, “detailed”, “has been”, “gain”, “planned”,
“reflecting”, “will”, “containing”, “remaining”, “to be”, or
statements that events, “could” or “should” occur or be achieved
and similar expressions, including negative variations.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of the Company to be materially
different from any results, performance or achievements expressed
or implied by the Forward-looking Statements, including those
factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the filing statement of
the Company. Although the Company has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual actions, events or
results to differ materially from those described in
Forward-looking Statements, there may be other factors that cause
actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated,
estimated or intended.
Forward-looking statements involve significant risk,
uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual
results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the
results discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
These factors should be considered carefully and readers should not
place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although
the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are
based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions,
the Company cannot assure readers that actual results will be
consistent with these forward-looking statements. The
forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date
hereof and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or results or otherwise, except where required by
law. There can be no assurance that these forward-looking
statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future
events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements.
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