Australia’s leading EV conversion company, Jaunt Motors, has unveiled an electric vehicle (EV) conversion platform designed specifically for the original Mini Moke.
The platform gives automotive professionals an engineered, ADR-compliant solution to bring one of the world’s most iconic classic vehicles into the electric era.
Developed for qualified workshops, the platform has been refined by Jaunt over years of producing high-end electric conversions in its Melbourne workshop. It includes everything needed to modernise a classic Moke.
The EV conversion platform includes a 400-volt battery, electric motor and inverter, drive shafts, motor cooling system, bi-directional charger, VCU, and a complete new 12-volt electrical system – fully integrated by Jaunt. It also comes with a new centre dash panel, complete with modern gauges and controls, and an electric park brake for added safety. All necessary body block-out panels are supplied, along with templates for any required modifications.
Braking, steering, and suspension upgrades are flexible and can be tailored by the workshop completing the conversion, depending on the customer’s preferences. Additional custom parts and components are available through Jaunt Motors, though they are optional and not essential to the core system.
All of this is done in a way which meets ADR-compliance, meaning that the humble old Moke now has the ability to perform like a brand new vehicle despite being originally built more than 50 years ago.
“This isn’t just a loose collection of parts,” Jaunt Motors co-founder and CEO, Dave Budge, said.
“It’s a complete platform we've engineered, built and tested to ADR compliance and the latest EV safety standards. Now we’re making it available to others who care about doing conversions correctly. It allows restorers and auto specialists to deliver fully roadworthy electric Mokes that are safe, legal and will last another fifty years.”
Unlike DIY kits or one-off custom jobs, the Jaunt platform has been engineered to meet modern safety standards. Mokes converted using this platform are eligible for registration in every state and territory in Australia.
But Jaunt’s mission is not just about compliance. It is about preserving personality.
“Classic cars are charming,” Budge said.
“They’ve got stories, they’ve got soul. But they’re also unreliable and are getting harder to maintain. What we’re doing isn’t about reinventing the car. It’s about keeping what was great and fixing everything that wasn’t.”
The electric upgrade retains the original Moke’s weight and dynamics, keeping it a true four-seater without exceeding GVM. With instant torque, a compact build, and nimble road feel all preserved, the electrified Moke is ready for exactly what it was originally designed for: short, joyful, open-air drives.
The EV conversion platform is now available to automotive professionals, with trade pricing starting from $90,000. Jaunt can do the installation at the Melbourne-based workshop or can provide installation training and instruction for workshops around Australia.
Jaunt plans to extend its conversion platforms to additional classic models, making iconic vehicles more accessible, sustainable and engineered in a world moving toward zero emissions. All without losing the magic of what made them great in the first place.