JOINING the worldwide conga line of electrified Mini Mokes (and different automobiles) is an Aussie model referred to as the Jaunt Mini Moke that’s priced, absolutely constructed by Jaunt, from an eye-watering $140,000 – plus the donor automobile and presumably on-road prices.
A conversion equipment can be obtainable for outsourcing to automobile builders/engineers at commerce pricing from $90,000.
Jaunt can do the set up at its Melbourne-based workshop and might present set up coaching and instruction for workshops round Australia.
The corporate specialises in electrifying basic automobiles and lists the early Land Rover Defender SWB, early Minis, and Porsche 911s in its catalogue with the early Vary Rover and Veedub Kombi presently beneath improvement.
On its web site, Jaunt Motors describes itself as an “Australian EV firm redefining what is feasible for changing basic and specialty automobiles to electrical”.
With a give attention to security, compliance and craftsmanship, Jaunt affords “engineered electrical platforms and conversions that protect the appeal of iconic automobiles whereas making them safer, cleaner and higher to drive”.
The Mini Moke is an electrical automobile (EV) conversion platform designed particularly for the unique platform that provides automotive professionals an engineered, ADR-compliant resolution to carry one of many world’s most iconic basic automobiles into the electrical period.
Jaunt emphasises the “platform” is developed for certified workshops having been refined over years of manufacturing high-end electrical conversions of their Melbourne workshop and contains “the whole lot wanted to modernise a basic Moke”.
Included is a 400-volt battery, electrical motor and inverter, drive shafts, motor cooling system, bi-directional charger, VCU, and a whole new 12-volt electrical system absolutely built-in by Jaunt.
Different parts are a brand new centre sprint panel full with trendy gauges and controls, and an electrical park brake. All obligatory physique block-out panels are equipped, together with templates for any required modifications.
Jaunt says braking, steering, and suspension upgrades are versatile and will be tailor-made by the workshop finishing the conversion and relying on buyer preferences. Extra customized components and parts can be found by way of Jaunt Motors, although they’re non-obligatory and never important to the core system.
The completed product meets ADR-compliance regs which Jaunt says means the common-or-garden outdated Moke now has the flexibility to carry out like a brand-new automobile regardless of being initially constructed greater than fifty years in the past.
“This isn’t only a free assortment of components,” mentioned Jaunt Motors co-founder and CEO Dave Budge.
“It’s a whole platform we have engineered, constructed and examined to ADR compliance and the most recent EV security requirements.
“Now we’re making it obtainable to others who care about doing conversions appropriately. It permits restorers and auto specialists to ship absolutely roadworthy electrical Mokes which can be protected, authorized and can final one other fifty years.”
Jaunt stresses this isn’t a DIY equipment or one-off customized job because the Jaunt platform has been engineered to satisfy trendy security requirements. Mokes transformed utilizing this platform are eligible for registration in each state and territory in Australia.
On its web site, Jaunt Motors says it’s on a mission to protect character in addition to compliance.
“Basic automobiles are charming,” added Mr Budge.
“They’ve bought tales, they’ve bought soul. However they’re additionally unreliable and are getting tougher to keep up.
“What we’re doing isn’t about reinventing the automotive. It’s about maintaining what was nice and fixing the whole lot that wasn’t.
The electrical improve retains the unique Moke’s weight and dynamics, maintaining it a real four-seater with out exceeding GVM.
“With prompt torque, a compact construct, and nimble street really feel all preserved, the electrified Moke is prepared for precisely what it was initially designed for: quick, joyful, open-air drives.”
Extra data is at www.jauntmotors.com