# Repurposed Military Beach Buggies The E-Moke Electric Beach Buggy is for Light Off-Road Use By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-buggy References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/e-moke-electric-beach-buggy/) & [mokeamerica](https://www.mokeamerica.com/copy-of-specs-1) The original Mini Moke was intended for use by the military, but the vehicle has seemingly found its true purpose and calling as the E-Moke electric beach buggy. Designed more with leisure activities in mind than road driving, the E-Moke is suitable for use as a [utility car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors) that can be used for getting around rural areas and cruising at the beach. The E-Moke electric beach buggy is capable of reaching speeds of up to 25mph and will provide a top range of 90 miles per charge of the internal battery. The E-Moke has been upgraded with an advanced sound system, more legroom, weatherproof seats, power steering and safety rollbars to make it an ideal [secondary vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-ambulance) for cruising in the warm weather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Utility Vehicles:** Opportunity to innovate in the development of solar-powered electric utility vehicles for use in rural areas. - **Leisure Off-road Vehicles:** Innovative designs for off-road vehicles that prioritize leisure activities and beach cruising. - **Sound-integrated Vehicles:** Opportunity for integrating high-quality sound systems into vehicles for an immersive audio experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** Manufacturing companies can capitalize on the demand for eco-friendly and versatile vehicles for recreational use. - **Tourism Industry:** Opportunity for the development and promotion of beach tourism activities that incorporate the use of off-road vehicles in the form of beach tours or rentals. - **Audio Industry:** Manufacturing and design companies can explore partnerships and collaborations with automotive manufacturers to integrate audio experiences into vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric Dune Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-20-electric.md) - [Slick Hand-Built Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moke-america.md) - [Retro Electric Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx-ev.md) - [Motorized Electric Off-Road Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebeach-wagon.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Local Leisure Cruising EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx-resorter-nev.md) - [Retro-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman.md) - [Compact Off-Roading Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microlino-ev.md)