A Real French Factory Behind Every Beach Car
Kate vehicles are manufactured in France, in the Deux-Sèvres department (between Nantes and Poitiers), at the heart of a recognised automotive industrial hub.
This is not simply a final assembly operation. Manufacturing relies on a complete industrial process inspired by automotive industry standards.
Choosing a Kate beach car means choosing:
- Controlled local production
- Clear traceability
- French industrial partners
- Rigorous quality control
There is a genuine manufacturing chain, specialised workshops and dedicated teams at every stage of production.
Industrial Production… Tailored to Each Customer
The Kate electric beach car, formerly Nosmoke, is produced in a French factory according to demanding industrial standards, although it is not manufactured in large series.
Each vehicle is built to order.
Every client configures their Kate from A to Z:
- Exterior colours
- Upholstery
- Aesthetic details
- Finishes
- Equipment
Manufacturing begins once the configuration has been validated.
Production therefore takes place in small batches, far removed from large-scale manufacturing.
This approach allows:
- Consistent quality control
- High precision in finishing
- Perfect alignment with its premium positioning
Kate is a leisure electric car manufactured to industrial standards, yet produced in small batches and fully personalised.
1. Bending and Stamping: Shaping the Structure
Steel sheets are laser-cut with great precision to form the sub-assemblies that will make up the body shell.
After cutting, the parts undergo two key operations:
- Bending
- Stamping
These steps create the distinctive volumes of the Kate and prepare the body shell for assembly.
At this stage, raw material becomes the physical structure of the vehicle.
2. Body Assembly: The Heart of the Electric Beach Car
The body shell is composed of three main sections assembled with precision:
- the underbody
- the left side panel
- the right side panel
Assembly is carried out using robotic tools that ensure perfect geometric precision.
This stage combines:
- skilled craftsmanship
- robotic assistance
- geometric alignment checks
The result is a robust and durable structure.
For a leisure electric car, rigidity and assembly quality are essential, particularly for use in demanding environments such as coastal areas, lakeside properties or countryside estates.
3. Cataphoresis Treatment: Anti-Corrosion Protection
A beach car is naturally exposed to sea air, salt and humidity.
The body shell therefore undergoes a cataphoresis treatment, a process widely used in the automotive and aerospace industries to ensure long-lasting corrosion protection.
The process includes: :
- cleaning and rinsing of parts
- immersion in a cataphoresis bath
- curing at 180°C
Benefits include :
- uniform protection, even inside cavities
- high resistance to corrosion
- enhanced long-term durability
This is a key step for vehicles intended for coastal environments.This is an essential stage for a vehicle intended for coastal environments.
4. Painting: Body Customisation
Each body shell is then carefully painted and polished to reveal its full brilliance.
Standard colours or bespoke shades, the Kate electric beach car is fully customisable.
Beyond aesthetics, the paintwork also contributes to the vehicle’s protection.
5. Assembly on the Production Line
Once painted, the body shell enters the production line.
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Equipment Installation
- handbrake
- electrical wiring harnesses
- initial connections
Rear Running Gear Installation
- hubs
- suspension
- wheels
Each stage is checked and validated before assembly continues.
6. Electric Powertrain Integration
The motor is assembled together with the steering system, control electronics and the brake vacuum pump on a structure known as the motor cradle.
It is then installed into the body shell during a stage known in the automotive industry as the marriage.
This phase integrates:
- the electric motor
- the steering system
- the front suspension
- the control electronics
The entire process follows a structured assembly line designed to ensure precision, efficiency and repeatability at every stage.
At this point, Kate becomes a fully functional leisure electric car, ready for dynamic testing.
7. Accessories and Finishing
The final stage includes the integration of:
- the batteries
- accessories
- aesthetic components
- interior finishing elements
Including:
- dashboard
- seat belts
- seats
- steering wheel
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Each Kate electric beach car becomes unique while following an assembly process worthy of the world’s finest automobiles.
8. Quality Control: 125 Inspection Points
Before delivery, every Kate undergoes a road test.
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A 125-point inspection verifies:
- Mechanical adjustments
- Electrical systems
- Final calibrations
All vehicles are homologated under the L7e category (heavy quadricycle) for road use, accessible from the age of 16 with a B1 driving licence.
9. Secure Delivery at home
Once validated, the Kate is transported to its owner.
Delivery is organised to ensure the vehicle arrives in impeccable condition when handed over to the client.
Kate: An Electric Beach Car Built on Real Industrial Foundations
Kate stands out through its unique design and premium positioning.
But above all, it is built on a structured, local and controlled manufacturing process.
- Factory in France
- Complete industrial process
- Advanced corrosion protection
- Organized production line
- Rigorous quality control
Kate is one of the rare electric beach cars manufactured in France, combining industrial production, personalisation and genuine automotive expertise.
Behind every Kate lies a method, a team and true French industrial know-how.
Create your own bespoke electric beach car.