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By Jonathan Crouch
The improved version of Vauxhall's Mokka Electric small EV crossover aims to energise its brand. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.
Ten Second Reviewword count: 72
In theory, Vauxhall's Mokka Electric ticks a lot of boxes, especially in this usefully updated form. Small, fashionable SUVs are the market's primary growth area at present. And of course, everyone's talking about EVs. This one gets even trendier looks and a smarter cabin, plus as before proven underpinnings and a drivetrain claiming up to 252 miles of range. It's the sort of electric model that ought to find a ready audience.
Backgroundword count: 193
Unlike some volume rivals who are tinkering around the edges of electrification with mild hybrid technology, Vauxhall is fully committed to the electric revolution. And we mean the full-electric revolution. Since 2021, we've had the Corsa Electric supermini and EV versions of the Vauxhall Combo and Vivaro Life People Carriers. And it was in that year that we first saw the original version of the car we look at here, Vauxhall's Mokka Electric small SUV (then called the 'Mokka-e'). This was a very different kind of Mokka to the previous generation design and initially, it sold quite well for the Griffin brand, even in pricey EV form. But by 2023, sales had dropped by a third and a mid-term facelift was eagerly anticipated by the dealer network. It's that update we're going to take a look at here. As before, all the basic engineering's shared not only with the Corsa Electric but also by the two Stellantis Group small crossover models that use this one's engineering, the Peugeot E-2008 and the DS 3 E-TENSE. The Griffin brand though, claims to have subtly evolved its version of this fashionable recipe. Let's take a look.
Driving Experienceword count: 243
This car doesn't feel quite as urgent away from rest as its Corsa Electric showroom stablemate, but it's not slow; 62mph from rest takes 9s. It does share all the same mechanicals you'll find in that EV supermini, though can now only be had with the larger 54kWh 'Long Range' battery. This offers a range of 250 miles and is linked to a 156PS motor producing 260Nm of torque, mated with the usual single-speed auto transmission you get with EVs. Like all Electric Vehicles, this one has a bit of a weight problem - that drivetrain adds over 300kgs of bulk, but that arguably helps the Mokka Electric when it comes to ride quality; you'll feel things like speed humps keenly but at speed on the open road, it handles tarmac tears a little better than its combustion cousins. You'll only get near the claimed range figures if you engage a rather restrictive 'Eco' drive setting that drops power output right down to 83PS. You certainly won't achieve anything like that kind of range if you get anywhere near this EV's quoted 93mph top speed. Or if you habitually drive your Mokka Electric in the 'Sport' setting that'll be necessary to release to full power outputs just mentioned. There's very light steering (which you'll need to get used to). And a button to increase brake regeneration (which will charge the battery as you brake or cruise and eke out that all-important driving range).
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£33,245.00 (At 1 Nov 2024) |
£38,095.00 (At 1 Nov 2024) |
Max Speed (mph): |
93 |
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0-62 mph (s): |
9 |
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Electric WLTP-Rated Driving Range (miles): |
250 |
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Length (mm): |
4150 |
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Width (mm): |
1750 |
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Height (mm): |
1525 |
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Boot Capacity (l): |
310 |
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Power (ps): |
256 |
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Torque (lb ft): |
260 |
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