Vauxhall Mokka Electric (2025 - )

Vauxhall has given its five-door Mokka a fresh new look and fully modernised the interior with a raft of upgrades and new techno treats.
There is a choice of petrol, hybrid or electric powertrains and the Stellantis-owned company recently simplified its list of trim levels. Customers were offered specifications called Design, GS and Ultimate, but a new entry-level car has just been introduced that is definitely worth checking out. It’s called the Mokka Griffin and it comes fully loaded despite being cheaper than the Design grade that sits just above it.
All models are powered by a 54kWh battery with the driving range between charges varying slightly between trims - the Mokka Electric Griffin offers 247 miles, Design 248, while HS and Ultimate are set at a WLTP-tested 250 miles.
The car is fairly competitively priced with the Mokka Electric Griffin costing from £32,505 rising to the Ultimate version, as tested, which carries a £38,105 price-tag. However, customers will see a £1,500 discount thanks to the recently reintroduced Government EV grant.
 

It has to be said the original Vauxhall Mokka was a tad on the bland side with any wow factors few and far between. But the designers have worked their magic and brought the car bang up-to-date with a fresh new look.
There are still more striking models in the sector and the Mokka would hardly stand out in a car park packed with rivals such as the Kia EV3 and Volvo EX30, but it is still a vast improvement.
The 2025 Mokka Electric boasts sharper lines with sweeping curves, a redesigned rear bumper that improves aerodynamics, along with the company’s distinctive black Visor front end that now incorporates the light clusters. The Griffin badge is black and the MOKKA name is spelt out across the tailgate. There are tinted windows, 18-inch alloys, plus roof rails to complete the look.
Moving inside, the interior has also been fully modernised with smart upholstered seats that, along with the steering wheel, can be heated. A pair of 10-inch screens sit behind a curved panel with the driver display offering vital information such as speed, driving range and battery charge level. The infotainment screen offers access to the on-board technology, including full smartphone connectivity via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker sound system, Bluetooth and an in-built sat nav set-up (available only on the range-topping Ultimate trim).
There is a separate panel for the climate settings with physical controls, which we always applaud, and a wireless charging pad for added convenience.
The cabin has a nice feel to it with a mix of materials, although there are some rather cheap hard plastic surfaces which will likely prove prone to scratches over time.
 

The Vauxhall Mokka Electric is powered by a 54kWh battery and single electric motor delivering 156PS and 260Nm of torque. Unlike some competitors, this EV is not that rapid out the starting gate with the 0-60mph sprint time taking 9.0 seconds and a top speed of 93mph. 
The acceleration through the single-speed transmission certainly won’t pin you to the back of the seat, but it’s good enough for most day-to-day driving tasks. And we need to acknowledge that sheer pace may not be the priority for would-be buyers who are probably more geared towards a rewarding all-round performance from this front wheel drive car.
That said; twisting country lanes were tackled with confidence as the Mokka Electric displayed impressive balance through sweeping bends with minimal sign of any body sway. The grip was assured and there are Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes that alter the handling slightly. Although there are no paddles to adjust the strength of the regenerative braking, a B setting will add extra resistance under deceleration and boost the battery levels in the process.
This is a handy feature in busy town centres with lots of stop-and-go driving and it was in those settings that the car’s agility also impressed with a good turning lock and nicely weighted steering.
Driver visibility is excellent which is another positive factor on a vehicle that will likely feature regularly on the school run.
The Mokka Electric can sit comfortably at 70mph on motorways but, like all EVs, the driving range will drop much quicker at higher speeds.
 

The Vauxhall Mokka Electric is a compact crossover that stretches 4,150mm in length, is 1,987mm wide (excluding door mirrors), 1,534mm high and it has a 2,561mm wheelbase. Space-wise, the cabin isn’t that roomy, but a couple of six footers will fit comfortably up front.
Unfortunately, rear leg room is quite tight although adults will be able to tolerate the cramped conditions for shorter journeys. Ideally though it is best suited to children or young teenagers.
And the news doesn’t get much better concerning storage space. The boot opens via a manual tailgate and can hold 310 litres of kit – this is 40 litres less than the petrol-powered Mokka and considerably lower than the car’s closest rivals in the sector. The capacity can be increased to 1,418 litres by lowering the 60:40 split-folding rear seats and that figure is consistent across all powertrains.
There is underfloor boot storage which is handy to keep charging cables out of the way, but no frunk beneath the bonnet. You will find plenty of practical storage options scattered throughout the car though, including a compact central cubby, door bins, front cup holders, seat back pockets, a wireless charging pad, front and rear USB ports and a tiny glovebox that opens with quite some force.
The Mokka Electric can be fast charged up to a capacity of 100kW so a 10 to 80 per cent boost will take 30 minutes. This is ideal if you need to charge away from home but will prove more expensive. If you have access to a 7kW wallbox, a zero to 100 per cent charge takes 7 hours and 30 minutes, while the time is cut to 5 hours if connected to an 11kW unit.
Another plus point is the Mokka Electric’s Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability. This means you can use spare energy that is stored in the battery to power up external sources such as fridges, kettles, laptops, speakers and plenty more besides.

When competing in such a busy sector, pricing is key and the introduction of a feature-rich entry-level Mokka Electric Griffin model will help Vauxhall gain traction with buyers. This costs £32,505, while the Design specification which has less tech, is priced at £33,255. Step up to the GS grade and it will cost £35,105 while our range-topping Ultimate version was £38,105. The final price-tag was bumped up by an additional £650 due to premium metallic paintwork.
These prices are before taking into account the recently reintroduced Government EV grant, which will result in a £1,500 discount across the Mokka Electric line-up.
But there are added costs to factor in because the Government cut back on some of the incentives this year. For example, EV owners will now have to pay road tax which is set at just £10 for the first year and then jumps to the standard annual fee which is currently set a £195.
And while the Mokka Electric falls below the threshold, anyone purchasing an EV costing in excess of £40k will face an Expensive Car Supplement costing £425 from years two to six.
There will also be changes to the Congestion Charge rules for EV drivers. It is free for now, but that will alter from Christmas Day.
However, if you are considering the Mokka Electric as a business car, it has a very attractive Benefit in Kind tax rating of just three per cent which will help to keep costs down.

To sum up, the latest Vauxhall Mokka Electric is a vast improvement on its predecessor with sharper styling and upgraded tech. But the vehicle faces very stiff opposition in a sector that is growing by the day. And many of the models flooding the market are from China with bargain-basement prices.

So, the Mokka really needs to stand out in the crowd and we don’t think it has achieved that despite all the improvements. Yes, the entry-level Griffin model will grab the attention of would-be buyers especially with the £1,500 government grant thrown in, but will that be enough to see the car succeed? Only time will tell.