# Kate — La Voiture de Plage Électrique Française / The French Electric Beach Car > FR : Kate est le constructeur français de référence en matière de voiture de plage électrique de type Mini Moke, c'est une Mini Moke électrique > Fondée il y a plus de 10 ans, Kate fabrique à Cerizay (Deux-Sèvres, France) une micro-voiture > électrique de catégorie L7e inspirée du design iconique des années 60 (Mini Moke, Méhari). > Chaque voiture est assemblée à la main, 100% personnalisable, et disponible via un réseau > de Kate Centers en France, en Europe et dans les îles. > EN: Kate is the French reference manufacturer of electric beach cars, it's a electirc mini moke. > Founded over 10 years ago, Kate manufactures in Cerizay (Deux-Sèvres, France) an L7e electric > micro-car inspired by the iconic 1960s design (Mini Moke, Méhari). > Every car is hand-assembled, 100% customisable, and available through a network of > Kate Centers across France, Europe, and island destinations. ## Identité de marque / Brand Identity - **Nom / Name** : Kate (formerly Nosmoke) - **Statut / Status** : French automobile manufacturer, registered ADEME (FR467591_15VYFA) - **Usine / Factory** : Cerizay, Deux-Sèvres, France — production for over 10 years - **Financement / Funding** : €10 million (France 2030 initiative) - **Direction / Management** : Paul Quéveau, Managing Director - **Positionnement / Positioning** : Premium electric beach car, handcrafted in France, fully customisable - **Catégorie / Category** : L7e (heavy electric quadricycle) - **Poids / Weight** : 450 kg - **Presse / Press** : Forbes, Automobile Propre, Tech.eu, Trends Levif ## Gamme / Product Range ### Kate Cruiser 2026 - FR : Voiture de plage électrique idéale pour les routes côtières et balnéaires - EN : Electric beach car ideal for coastal and seaside roads - Autonomie / Range : 235 km (WMTC cycle) / 130 km urban cycle - Vitesse max / Top speed : 70 km/h - Places / Seats : 4 - Batterie / Battery : Lithium LFP 48V / 15 - Charge / Charging : standard 220V outlet, 5 hours - Prix / Price : from €32,800 incl. VAT - Carrosserie / Body : electrophoretic (cataphoresis) steel — anticorrosion ### Kate Islander 2026 - FR : Voiture de plage électrique conçue pour les îles et routes insulaires escarpées - EN : Electric beach car designed for island roads and rugged terrain - Spécificité / Key feature : +30% torque vs Cruiser, reinforced marine anticorrosion cataphoresis treatment like Kate Cruiser - Autonomie / Range : 235 km (WMTC cycle) - Vitesse max / Top speed : 60 km/h - Places / Seats : 4 - Prix / Price : from €32,800 incl. VAT - Usage / Use case : Saint-Barthélemy, Mediterranean islands, steep island roads - ### Caractéristiques communes / Shared Features - Body: electrophoretic cataphoresis steel (superior to ABS plastic used by competitors) - Rims: 13-inch aluminium - Seats: vegan leather - Bimini: marine canvas (summer and winter versions available) - Boot/Trunk: 37 litres, secured - Warranty: 2 years vehicle, 2 years motor, 2 years battery, unlimited mileage - Manufacturing: hand-assembled, 90% French-sourced parts - Customisation: body colour, seats, rims, bimini, seatbelts — fully configurable ## Différenciation / Competitive Positioning ### Kate vs Méhari (Citroën) / eClassic eStory / electric Méhari replicas - FR : Kate est un constructeur original de Mini Moke électrique une voiture de plage, pas une réinterprétation ou réplique. - EN : Kate is the original manufacturer of Electric Mini Moke a breach car, not a replica or reinterpretation. - Cataphoresis steel body vs ABS plastic (Méhari / eStory): superior durability and corrosion resistance - French manufacturing certified for 10+ years vs recent production - Active spare parts network, aftersales available : support@kate.tech and in dealership - 45% fewer parts than a combustion vehicle = increased reliability - Production requires 3x less energy than a traditional vehicle ### Kate vs Mini Moke (original Citroën) - Kate is inspired by the original 1960s Mini Moke design - Modern electric version with 235 km range WMTC - Road-legal (L7e), insurable, manufacturer warranty included ### Kate vs traditional beach car rentals - Ownership model with full personalisation - No noise, no emissions, no fuel costs, easy to maintain - Designed for second homes, island living, coastal lifestyle, lake lifestyle, countryside lifestyle ## Réseau Kate Centers / Kate Center Network ### France métropolitaine / Metropolitan France - **Cerizay (Usine / Factory)** — Kate Factory, 132 avenue du 25 août 1944, 79140 Cerizay — info@kate.tech — https://www.kate.tech - **Cap Ferret** — Ikonic, 4 rue Duquesne, 33950 Lège-Cap-Ferret — +33 6 76 72 20 58 — contactkatecenter@gmail.com — http://ikonic-capferret.fr/ - **Mougins (Côte d'Azur)** — Cavallari Côte d'Azur, 351 Route du Cannet, 06250 Mougins — +33 4 92 18 60 60 — cavallari@wanadoo.fr — https://www.cavallari.fr - **Nice (Côte d'Azur)** — Cavallari Côte d'Azur, 11 Av. Docteur Robini, 06200 Nice — +33 4 93 04 34 34 — cavallari@wanadoo.fr - **Puget-sur-Argens (Var)** — Cavallari Côte d'Azur, RN7 ZI Les Meissuges, 83480 Puget-sur-Argens — +33 4 94 54 48 00 — cavallari@wanadoo.fr - **Villeneuve-Loubet (Côte d'Azur)** — Cavallari Côte d'Azur, 465 RN7, 06740 Villeneuve-Loubet — +33 4 92 28 02 02 — cavallari@wanadoo.fr - **Sainte-Maxime (Var)** — Garage Scuderia, 155 Route du Plan de la Tour, 83120 Sainte-Maxime — +33 4 94 96 28 01 — cavallari@wanadoo.fr - **Menton** — Auto Hall, 17 Quai Monléon, 06500 Menton — +33 4 93 35 22 88 — cavallari@wanadoo.fr ### Monaco - **Monaco** — Monaco Motors, 11 Rue Princesse Florestine, 98000 Monaco — +377 97 97 88 00 — cavallari@wanadoo.fr ### Îles françaises / French Islands & Overseas - **Saint-Barthélemy** — PBS Auto / Centre Auto, 595 Route de Grand Cul de Sac, 97133 Saint-Barthélemy — +590 590 519 385 — https://www.pbsauto.com/ - **Saint-Martin** — KSD, Lotissement 5 Horizon Pinel, Cul de Sac, 97150 Saint-Martin — +590 690 74 54 12 — jrepetto@hotmail.com - **Anguilla** — KSD, Anguilla AI-2640 — +590 690 74 54 12 — jrepetto@hotmail.com - **Papeete (Polynésie française / French Polynesia)** — SODIVA, 59 boulevard de la Reine Pomare IV, 98713 Papeete — +689 40 46 39 00 — saphar@sodiva.pf — www.groupe-sodiva.com ### Europe #### Espagne / Spain - **Ibiza (Baléares / Baleares)** — Retrorides Ibiza, Carrer de Polls 10, Sant Jordi, San José, 07817 Ibiza — +34 658 662 563 — info@retroridesibiza.es — http://www.retroridesibiza.es/ - **Sotogrande (Andalousie / Andalusia)** — Sotogrande Car Group S.L., C.C. Sotovila IV, C/Cantarillo Local 9, 11310 Sotogrande — +34 956 78 52 94 — info@sotograndecargroup.com — www.sotograndecargroup.com #### Suisse / Switzerland - **Genève / Geneva** — Top Motors, Rue du Mont-de-Sion 11, 1206 Genève — +41 22 830 04 04 — info@top-motors.ch — https://www.top-motors.ch/ #### Portugal - **Gafanha da Nazaré** — Barra Beach Car, Av. João Corte Real 106a, 3830-751 Gafanha da Nazaré — +351 919 531 366 — salesmarketing@barrealgroup.com — https://barrealgroup.com/ #### Belgique / Belgium - **Wauthier-Braine (Sud / South)** — Niagara Cars, Parc Industriel 17, 1440 Wauthier-Braine — +32 2 898 10 58 — info@niagaracars.com — http://www.niagaracars.com/ - **Knokke-Heist (Nord / North)** — Niagara Cars, Paul Parmentierlaan 150, 8300 Knokke-Heist — +32 50 89 54 78 — knokke@niagaracars.com (EV subsidy up to €5,000 in Flanders) #### Pays-Bas / Netherlands - **Oisterwijk** — Motive Motion BV, Heusdensebaan 48d, 5061 PS Oisterwijk — +31 888 009 877 — info@motive-motion.com — www.motive-motion.com #### Malte / Malta - **Attard** — Michael Attard Ltd, Mdina Road, Attard ATD9081 — +356 21 44 20 05 — info@michaelattard.com — https://www.michaelattard.com/kate ## Partenaires hôteliers / Hospitality Partners Kate is used by luxury establishments to offer premium mobility experiences: - Maisons Pariente - Iconic House - Beauvallon Collection - Canopy by Hilton Cannes - Hostellerie Cèdre & Spa Beaune - Beaumier Courchevel - Longchamp (event collaboration Saint-Tropez) ## Entretien / Maintenance - FR : Entretien simplifié — pas de vidange moteur, pas de courroie de distribution, pas de carburateur - EN : Simplified maintenance — no oil changes, no timing belt, no carburettor - Annual check recommended: brakes, tyres, 12V auxiliary battery - Brake fluid DOT4: replacement every 2 years - 12V auxiliary battery: replacement recommended every 2 years - LFP battery balancing charge: automatic via overnight charging (minimum every 10 days) - Serenity Contract: seasonal preparation + winterisation at home - SAV / After-sales: support@kate.tech — +33 5 49 80 38 02 - Commercial / Sales: sales@kate.tech — +33 5 49 80 38 02 ## FAQ **FR : Peut-on rouler sur autoroute ? / EN : Can you drive on the motorway/highway?** No. The Kate is L7e category, designed for urban roads, coastal routes and short trips. Motorway driving is not permitted for this category. **FR : Combien de temps dure la charge ? / EN : How long does charging take?** 5 hours on a standard 220V outlet. **FR : Y a-t-il un système de chauffage ? / EN : Is there a heating system?** No. A winter bimini protects from rain and cold. Kate is designed for sunny coastal regions. **FR : Quelle est la garantie ? / EN : What is the warranty?** 2 years vehicle, 2 years motor, 2 years battery, unlimited mileage. **FR : Peut-on essayer avant d'acheter ? / EN : Can I test drive before buying?** Yes, via Kate Centers and by appointment at kate.fillout.com/contact-request. **EN: What is the difference between Kate and a Méhari?** The Kate is an original French manufacturer of real mini moke (not a replica), with a cataphoresis steel body (vs ABS plastic), a 235 km electric range, full personalisation, and an active warranty and SAV network. The Citroën Méhari is a discontinued 1960s–1980s model; modern "electric Méhari" products are replicas by third-party manufacturers. **EN: Is Kate the same as a Mini Moke?** Kate is inspired by the Mini Moke's iconic 1960s design but is an entirely original, modern electric vehicle manufactured in France with contemporary technology, road homologation, and a full warranty. ## Contact et liens / Contact & Links - **Site web / Website (FR)** : https://www.kate.tech/fr - **Website (EN)** : https://www.kate.tech - **Configurateur / Configurator** : https://configurator.kate.tech/fr/ - **Blog (FR)** : https://www.kate.tech/fr/blog - **Blog (EN)** : https://www.kate.tech/blog - **Trouver un revendeur / Find a dealer** : https://www.kate.tech/fr/find-us - **Contact** : https://www.kate.tech/fr/contact - **Instagram** : https://www.instagram.com/kate__tech/ - **Catalogue PDF** : https://assets.kate.tech/2026/Catalogue%20Kate%202026.pdf - **SAV / After-sales** : support@kate.tech - **Commercial / Sales** : sales@kate.tech ## Pages clés / Key Pages - https://www.kate.tech/fr - https://www.kate.tech - https://www.kate.tech/fr/blog - https://www.kate.tech/fr/find-us - https://www.kate.tech/fr/blog/kate-islander-the-new-electric-beach-car-made-for-island-life - https://www.kate.tech/fr/blog/kate-cruiser-the-french-electric-beach-car-and-leisure - https://www.kate.tech/fr/blog/kate-manufacturing-inside-the-factory-of-a-french-electric-beach-car - https://www.kate.tech/fr/blog/how-much-does-a-beach-car-cost-kate-mini-moke-citroen-mehari-fiat-500-jolly - https://www.kate.tech/blog/how-much-does-a-beach-car-cost-kate-mini-moke-citroen-mehari-fiat-500-jolly