• In-car tech is excellent
• Not the most spacious small SUV
• EV rides better than Mokka

How is the quality and layout?

As with the combustion-engined Mokka, the Mokka Electric features a tech-packed dashboard that borrows plenty from the Peugeot e-2008. The 12.0-inch digital dashboard is unique to the Mokka range, though, and gives the car a thoroughly contemporary appearance.

In terms of interior quality, the Mokka Electric isn’t as good as it might be, which is a shame because it looks good, and aligns with the sharp and eye-catching exterior styling. However, the trim and materials aren’t nearly as inviting as those used in the Peugeot e-2008 or Niro EV.

Infotainment and tech

The digital dials are complemented by a 7.0-inch touchscreen for the infotainment on lower-spec cars, and a 10.0-inch set-up on higher specification models. Vauxhall calls the layout the ‘Pure Panel’, and it moves all but the most essential controls to the touchscreen, although there are still physical controls for the heating and volume.

The set-up looks smart, but the touchscreen isn’t so easy to use while on the move – we’d prefer to have some sort of controller, like BMW’s iDrive set-up, with shortcut keys around a rotary controller. All models come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, while built-in sat-nav and connected services are also offered.

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Comfort

• Decent comfort up front
• Not so great in the back
• Extra weight smooths the ride

It’s easy to get comfortable at the wheel, and the driving position is good, too. One small gripe is that the dials themselves don’t have much of a hood over them, so in some circumstances they can be obscured by bright lights.

The Mokka Electric’s cabin is cramped, especially for those sitting in the rear, which is a disappointment for a car pitched at small families.