Vauxhall Mokka Electric Review & Prices

The Vauxhall Mokka Electric is the brand’s smallest electric SUV. It’s a handsome little thing with generous standard kit, but the cabin is dreary and the back seats and boot are cramped.

A bit like those fancy kettles designed for posh, upmarket kitchens, the Mokka Electric may look great - but ultimately it’s as mundane as any other basic appliance, though in this case it’s a bit less convenient, too.

It’s most noticeable when you size the Mokka up against the mechanically similar Peugeot E-2008, Alfa Romeo Junior Electric and even the cheaper Vauxhall Frontera Electric - all of which offer more back seat and boot space. Look further afield and the Renault 4 E-Tech, Ford Puma Gen-E and MG S5 EV are all more practical alternatives, too.

At a quick glance, however, the Vauxhall is up there with the best of them, because it’s a very good looking little SUV. The sharp front grille, clean lines, funky proportions and two-tone paint finishes all look great, as do the slender taillights.

Vauxhall Mokka Electric: electric range, battery and charging data

Range: 201 - 250 miles
Efficiency: 3.4 - 4.0 mi/kWh
Battery size: 54kWh
Max charge speed: 100kW
Charge time AC: 7h 30 mins, 7.4kW
Charge time DC: 30mins, 100kW
Charge port location: Left side, rear
Power outputs: 156hp, 280hp (GSE)

It’s a shame the cabin can’t quite match the exterior for verve, because the Mokka is remarkably boring inside. As with the exterior there are plenty of straight lines and jagged angles (the infotainment is canted towards the driver, in a sporty manner), but it’s an expanse of dark, brittle plastics with only a few lighter grey accents to break it up.

The Mokka is spacious enough up front, though the cabin does feel a touch narrow, and there isn’t much in the way of room for small items with little centre console storage and a small cubby beneath the armrest. The back seats have decent enough legroom, but headroom is heavily compromised by a hump near the boot lid, and the door bins are only big enough for a single can or a small bottle.

It’s the boot which disappoints the most; at 310 litres it holds less than a smaller Volkswagen Polo, let alone the Peugeot E-2008. It just about beats the Mini Aceman, that being said.

A single, 54kWh battery gives the Mokka Electric a modest claimed range of 250 miles (200 for the sporty GSE) to a charge, of which we saw 194 miles in the real world, with an efficiency of 3.8mi/kWh. Not too shabby, considering our motorway-heavy time with the car. The 100kW max charging speed is slower than the cheaper Skoda Elroq or Kia EV2, though.

Speaking of which, the Mokka Electric is stable and easy to drive at high speeds, but there is a touch of wind noise. Don’t expect much on a country lane, because while there’s little body lean, it isn’t fun to drive.

Stick to the city and you’re in for a better time, with the Mokka’s light steering and peppy motor making quick direction changes a breeze. The inconsistent regenerative braking leaves a lot to be desired, however, while side and over-the-shoulder visibility is very poor.

Verdict

The Vauxhall Mokka Electric may be a handsome, head-turning little car, but it’s one that clearly prioritizes style over substance. It has less interior space and a less premium cabin than the Peugeot E-2008, and it can’t hold a candle to the Cupra Raval on the road, making the Mokka Electric a hard car to recommend.

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Starting at £34,300 in entry-level GS trim, the Mokka Electric is very expensive compared to the £30,000 Ford Puma Gen-E, £24,000 Cupra Raval and the £27,000 Renault 4 E-Tech. That figure jumps up to £37,300 for the Ultimate model, while the GSE hot hatch is a slightly more reasonable £36,200.

The GS comes as standard with LED lights, blind spot detection, a rear view camera and parking sensors at both ends, keyless entry-and-go and a 10.0-inch infotainment display.

Ultimate models gain matrix headlights, adaptive cruise control, heated front seats and steering wheel, a two-level, adjustable boot floor and wireless phone charging.

The sporty GSE is a different beast altogether with a sporty body kit and wide arches, far more powerful electric motor, sports seats, big brakes, lower suspension and a limited slip front differential - for serious driving thrills.

It’s quiet and comfortable enough, but poor visibility hampers the overall experience

In town

This is where the Mokka is most at home, because the Mokka Electric’s light steering makes it a breeze to navigate tight streets and multi-storey car parks. The electric motor is peppy enough for a quick getaway from the lights when necessary, too.

It’s a shame the brakes are so strange. The response is very inconsistent, especially when switching over from regenerative to traditional braking, making it hard to come to a smooth stop.

Thankfully the Mokka comes equipped with a standard-fit rear view camera and parking sensors, because rear visibility is very poor as a result of the shallow windows and huge back pillars.

On the motorway

The low-speed comfort extends to the motorway too, where you can undertake long journeys without being shaken over ruts and dips. Road noise and wind noise are generally well contained, but again, the car’s visibility hampers it here.

It’s not only the back pillars, either, because the side pillars feel strangely obstructive, meaning you have to lean forwards and crane your neck round to properly check your blind spots - if you don’t put all of your faith in the standard-fit blind spot monitoring system, that is.

The ergonomic seats in the Ultimate trim level won’t be to everyone’s liking. On a round trip from North London to Goodwood, one review team member ended up with lower back ache and a numb bum, while others are fond of them. Make sure to try before you buy.

On a twisty road

Don’t expect any sportiness from the Mokka Electric in any guise bar the GSE. It’s competent enough with little body lean, but the light steering and odd brakes rob you of any confidence to really keep speeds up on a country lane.

The GSE, meanwhile, is mechanically related to the riotous Abarth 600E - making it a raucous little hot hatch on stilts.

The Mokka Electric is decently roomy in the front, but it’s cramped in the rear and the boot isn’t all that big either

The front seats offer plenty of adjustment, with enough space to accommodate just about anyone. The steering wheel also has enough adjustment to account for long, short, tall and wide drivers. The view out is okay, with a large front window, but the chunky side pillars get in the way at times.

Storage solutions are similar to what you get in most alternatives, starting with a pair of cup holders, phone storage shelf and closable cubby in the centre console. The door bins are big and deep, although the glove box is too small to be of any real use.

Space in the back seats

The rear is not quite so accommodating. Taller passengers will be rubbing their heads along the roof lining, and their knees along the front seatbacks. The centre rear seat isn’t really suitable for an adult, although three children should have no problem getting comfy. The shallow rear side windows won’t give them a good view out, though, especially if they are short.

Boot space

The boot isn’t particularly generous either. The Mokka Electric offers 310 litres behind the rear seats, which is 40 less than the petrol Mokka and also pales in comparison to the Peugeot E-2008 which has 405 litres. The Kia EV3 is even more spacious, with 460 litres on offer.

At least the Mokka Electric makes the most of the available space, with a wide and square boot opening and a height adjustable boot floor (on the Ultimate trim) that allows you to minimise the loading lip and store your charging cables out of the way.

The rear seats don’t angle or slide, but they do fold down completely flat, making it easy to push heavy boxes all the way to the back. Unfortunately, the slanted rear window means that big, bulky items are a pain to load in the boot area itself, and you won’t be able to fit hand luggage in on its side.

It’s well assembled, but the Mokka’s dreary cabin is far from eye-catching

The Vauxhall Mokka Electric’s cabin can’t match the Peugeot E-2008’s funky layout for poshness. Material quality is average at best, and while there’s a solid feel to the controls, switchgear and buttons, you’ll notice plenty of harder, scratchier plastics in easy-to-reach places. It’s a shame that you don’t get any bright or colourful accents around the cabin to break up the sheer amount of dark, monotone surfaces around you.

A 10.0-inch colour touchscreen sits in the middle of the dashboard, slightly angled towards the driver. The 10.0-inch digital driver display extends to the right of the touchscreen, offering sharp graphics and plenty of customisability.

The infotainment system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, sat nav, Bluetooth and DAB digital radio. You get a USB slot up front and two in the rear. A six-speaker audio system is standard. It isn’t the most intuitive touchscreen to operate though, with laggy responses and a frustrating menu layout.

You do get a set of physical buttons below the screen for certain functions, which is far easier to use on the move than the touchscreen-only options on some alternatives. The physical climate controls, for example, are far easier to use than in the Ford Puma Gen-E.

When it comes to the electric motor and battery pack, the Vauxhall Mokka Electric is available in just one flavour. You get a 156hp electric motor paired to a 54kWh battery. It can get from 0-62mph in 9.0 seconds, which is comparable to entry-level Hyundai Kona Electric. It also matches the Peugeot E-2008 as they share the same underpinnings.

The claimed range between charges is 250 miles, identical to what the Peugeot E-2008 offers. In our week-long test of an Ultimate model, we saw an average 3.8 mi/kWh across predominantly motorway and country lane driving. That means a max range of 194 miles, and you should easily see more if you spend more time in town. Not bad, Vauxhall.

The Mokka Electric will take just under 22 hours to charge if you plug it into your home socket. A 7.4kW wall box cuts that time down to seven hours and 30 minutes. If you can find a 100kW public rapid charger, you can get the battery from 0-80% in 30 minutes, whereas a Puma Gen-E takes just 25 minutes.

As with all electric vehicles, the Vauxhall Mokka Electric incurs the minimum road tax rate, while its price easily clears the £50,000 luxury EV surcharge threshold. Company car drivers will have the minimal Benefit-in-Kind to pay, too.

Vauxhall Mokka Euro NCAP score (2021): 4/5

Adult occupant: 73%
Child occupant: 75%
Vulnerable road users: 58%
Safety assist: 64%

The Vauxhall Mokka received a four-star rating when tested by Euro NCAP in 2021 - prior to the strict 2022 testing criteria. The adult occupant safety score was 73%, with child occupants at 75%. The safety assist score was 64%.

This result is a little underwhelming, and it might not stand with the current tests, but the Mokka Electric still comes packed with standard passive and active safety features. You get LED headlights, high beam assist, rear parking sensors, rearview camera and low-speed forward collision alert all on the base GS trim.

The Ultimate trim adds a more advanced forward collision system, adaptive cruise control, surround parking sensors and advanced park assist.

Vauxhall came sixth in the 2026 Driver Power owners satisfaction survey, which is a strong performance given the 30-long entrant list. That should give you peace of mind, especially considering it beat out Toyota and Honda - brands with longstanding reputations for reliability.

The Mokka Electric needs an initial inspection at 8,000 miles/one year, whichever occurs first, and then servicing every 16,000 miles or two years. There is a three-year/60,000-mile warranty as standard, which is some way short of what you get from Hyundai and Kia. The battery pack comes with its own eight-year/100,000-mile warranty, which is the industry standard.