Step into the electric life
Committed to the low-carbon lifestyle and want to tell the world about it? The new Opel Mokka-e, marketed under the Vauxhall brand in the UK, does the job admirably in bright Mamba Green, a matcha-like shade that is one of the charismatic new colours on offer. Built on a pure electric drivetrain, this retro-like second-generation Mokka cuts an impressive swathe on the roads. Sensible pricing, a satisfactory range on a 50kWh battery and a near-conventional driving experience round out an incredibly attractive package for this handsome subcompact crossover. Indeed, despite a few practical limitations, the Mokka-e could well bring new drivers into the electric fold.
Show off a muscled new look
The new Mokka-e wears its heritage confidently, touches of the classic Manta A evident across the distinctive new Opel Vizor face. The carmaker hinted at back-to-the-future design changes with 2018’s GT X experimental concept car; with the Mokka, these are realized in a brawny, droolworthy package complete with contrasting roof and bonnet and sleek accent lines up the sides. The power theme carries over inside, which Opel refers to as being digitally detoxed. With the clutter cut away, the focus turns to the double-screen digital Pure Panel display, where clean lines and minimal readouts dominate. Rear legroom is rather limited, but there’ll be no complaints from the front seats. German utility comes to the fore in adaptive cruise control, Active Lane Positioning, and a 180-degree rear-view camera.
Steer forward in easy comfort
The Mokka-e shares architecture with its stablemates, the new e-Corsa and the Peugeot 2008, including a 50kWh battery. Still, that’s a generous WLTP range of 322km between charges, for a maximum power of 100kW with torque of 260nM. This muscle boy takes time to warm up, going from 0 to 100 in 8.5 seconds, but once in gear, it stays steady and is easy to control. German efficiency comes to the fore again with the 100kW charging system restoring battery capacity to 80 per cent within 30 minutes. Overall, Opel aims for a smooth motoring experience that replicates the feeling of conventional fuel-combustion models as closely as possible, making the Mokka-e perfect for lease customers looking to transition to the electric life.
Opel Mokka-e Specifications
Performance | Acceleration: 0-100k/h 8.5sec | Range: 322km | Top Speed: 150kph |
Miscellaneous | Seats - 5 | Drivetrain – Front |
