THE perfect car for coffee lovers has been unveiled – complete with top-of-the-range coffee machines, storage for beans and pods, and a mini fridge.
The aptly named Vauxhall MOKKA COFFE-E concept has been designed to meet the needs of fans of the popular beverage and is kitted out with a milk steamer, coffee grinder, and knock box which sit within a bespoke cabinet.
The electric vehicle (EV) also features a pull-out drawer to house ‘barista quality’ tools, including scales for precisely measuring out beans, a Weiss Distribution Technique (WDT) tool to ensure a smooth flow of coffee, and an espresso tamper to evenly pack the grounds.
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, just below which two hand-crafted British-made Fox umbrellas are housed to account for the unpredictable weather.
The fully integrated vehicle features two coffee machines – ground and pod – and has everything sit neatly within the 310-litre boot.
The concept car was unveiled after a study of 1,000 EV Drivers who use public chargers at least once a month found 59 per cent typically buy a coffee when waiting for their vehicle to charge.
James Taylor, managing director, Vauxhall UK, which has also teamed up with British artisanal coffee roasters, Cafeology, to create a range of coffee blends inspired by the colour palette of the Mokka Electric, said, “Three quarters of EV drivers plan their trips around their desire for coffee.
“The vehicle has been designed to be the perfect accompaniment for a charging break – delivering drivers with barista quality coffee wherever they choose to charge.”
The research, conducted via OnePoll, also found EV drivers typically drink three coffees a week when waiting for their vehicle to charge at a public point.
And 77 per cent have intentionally stopped at a charger because there is a coffee shop nearby.
It also emerged drivers take a break for an average of 51 minutes to charge their car.
