Own a Vauxhall BEV and Drink Better Coffee!

One of the oddest recent automotive concepts must be the new battery-electric Vauxhall Mokka Coffe-E concept.

The U.K. brand’s typically British, albeit somewhat ironic, solution to time spent charging a BEV is that it can be better used having a barista-quality coffee break experience in the back of the compact SUV.

Its mobile coffee shop features two coffee machines, grounds and pods, both using Mokka-inspired premium coffee blends. A milk steamer, coffee grinder and fridge are all integrated, ensuring drivers have everything they need to make the perfect coffee.

A bespoke pull-out drawer houses barista-quality tools, including scales to measure a precise quantity of beans, a Weiss Distribution Technique tool to ensure a smooth extraction flow of coffee and an espresso tamper to evenly pack the grounds.

The coffee grinder and mini-fridge all sit within a bespoke cabinet, concealed by two Alcantara-covered doors with stainless steel door handles and hand-stitched design echoing the interior details of the Mokka Electric. Within the base of the unit is a pull-out table to provide a flat surface to assemble drinks. When not in use, the table stows away securely into the base of the unit and just below that are stowed two handcrafted British-made Fox umbrellas to account for unpredictable U.K. weather.

The automaker has even collaborated with award-winning British artisanal coffee roasters Cafeology. The Mokka Coffe-E range contains a series of six blends all roasted and packaged in Sheffield, inspired by the color palette of the Mokka Electric.

James Taylor, managing director, Vauxhall, says: “Three-quarters of EV drivers plan their trips around their desire for coffee, so we decided to create the Mokka Coffe-E, the perfect accompaniment for a charging break – delivering Vauxhall drivers with barista-quality coffee wherever they choose to charge.”