This Funky Beach Buggy Is Better Than a Golf CartAmbleAmble is an EV mobility startup that provides a more luxurious alternative to anonymous golf carts, and its beach buggy is street-legal too.The Amble One offers up Mini Moke vibes with a quiet electric drive that provides a top speed of 40 mph and around 60 miles of range.Starting at $25,000, customers can now reserve a copy on Amble's website; first deliveries are slated to start in 2028.Getting off the beaten path is relaxing when you're on foot, less so when you're driving something. The roar of the engine, the stereo on blast, all of this noise interferes with the ability to commune with nature, which is theoretically the reason you went off-road in the first place. Now, a new EV startup looks to offer a more open-hearted experience.AmbleIt's called the Amble One, and it's basically the opposite of the Cybertruck's ethos. Steel doors and bullet-resistant glass? No thanks, pal, this little buggy ditches doors and only separates passengers from the great outdoors with a front windshield. Basically, it's the Mini Moke reborn in EV form with chunky tires, a friendly face, and a top speed of who cares?AdvertisementAdvertisementAs a company, Amble brings together the designer of the Audi RSQ from I, Robot, the creative team behind the Nio Firefly EV, and the co-founder of an electric bicycle company. Perhaps most importantly, one of its co-founders and chairman is José António Uva, who turned a 19th-century farming property into a sprawling 780-hectare estate in southern Portugal. How are guests supposed to get around a property this size? Glad you asked.AmbleCar and Driver spoke with Amble CEO Adrien Roose and lead designer Julian Hoenig, who are also both co-founders, to learn about the electric buggy's origins and expectations. Hoenig, who, along with his Audi experience, spent a decade designing Apple products, said the initial idea for the Amble One spawned from the question: "Do you know of any nice golf carts?"That ask came from Uva, who said he needed a bunch of them for his new hospitality project. Coincidentally, Hoenig had looked into this and discovered there weren't any golf carts that would match an upscale resort, so he did some sketches and showed them to his business partner and Amble co-founder Michael Tropper, and the two realized there was an opportunity for a luxury-grade alternative to the anonymous golf carts that double as hotel shuttles. To further expand its use case, it was also designed to be street-legal. Thus, the Amble One was born.AmbleHoenig said the Amble One's final design didn't change much from his original sketch. Drawing from his time at Apple, he put a big emphasis on materials, while also including functional elements like tubular interior pieces that allow users to clip on accessories such as their smartphone. Hoenig says the buggy's interior design was partly inspired by the supremely functional Fiat Panda. The Amble One also features copious cubby storage and places to put luggage, like the parcel shelf above the front wheels.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe buggy itself measures nearly 126 inches long, over 58 inches wide, and about 73 inches tall. It also weighs approximately 992 pounds without any passengers or cargo, and its fully independent suspension should deliver a smoother ride than a golf cart. An 11-kWh battery provides an estimated driving range of 60 miles on a full charge, and Amble claims it can be recharged using a 240-volt outlet in about five and a half hours (it can also charge using a standard household outlet, though it'll take longer). Its 20-hp electric motor provides a top speed of 40 mph, and the Amble One will be classified as an LSV (Low-Speed Vehicle) in the United States.AmbleAdrien Roose has a lot of experience with mobility companies, as Amble is the third one he has helped build. His last venture, Cowboy, is a highly regarded European e-bike company that taught Roose a lot about the importance of marketing, design, and filling a niche. For people who have the means to afford a two-car garage, he believes that the second vehicle doesn't need to be two tons of metal because the majority of trips are short, averaging around six miles, according to Roose. "We're not trying to compete with the car," he said. "We believe the second vehicle just needs to have four wheels. It needs to be beautiful, it needs to be fun, it needs to be capable, and it needs to be street-legal. And this is where we want to lead that new category."Roose said they have already sold over 500 copies of the Amble One to clients, and today the company has launched its consumer website, where you can place a refundable $100 deposit to get a spot on the reservation list. The first deliveries are expected to begin sometime in 2028. What happens beyond that? Well, there are plans for future variants based on Amble's modular skatebord-like platform, possibly a city version that could appeal to an even larger audience.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029