• Same internal dimensions as Mokka
• That means back seats are cramped
• Boot is smaller thanks to battery

How much space is there?

Unlike some cars, the Vauxhall Mokka was engineered from the ground up to be able to take an electric powertrain. That means rear seat space in the Mokka Electric is the same as you’ll find in the combustion-engined version. However, while that means headroom is fine and cabin space up front is acceptable, with decent elbow room especially, there’s limited legroom for adults in the rear.

The rear door openings are on the small side, too, so fitting items such as child seats might be tricky, and access in general could be better. Small side windows don’t help matters, because the already-dark cabin doesn’t get as much light as some rivals. It’s a price you must pay for the car’s sharp exterior design.

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Boot space and storage

Fitting a large battery in a small car like the Mokka Electric has an impact on boot space when compared with the combustion-engined car, and that model isn’t among the small SUV class leaders when it comes to carrying capacity anyway. The Mokka’s 350-litre boot shrinks to 310 litres in the Mokka Electric. Most of this is lost under the false floor, though, so you still get a level load lip.

The 60:40 split-back seats still fold completely flat, too, while there’s 1,060 litres of space in this configuration. Again, this is a little way off the small SUV class leaders, whether they’re electric or not.

There aren’t any clever extras in the Mokka Electric’s boot, but the electric drive system does benefit cabin packaging. The electric parking brake and dinky drive selector toggle on the centre console create extra space for storage, including a slot for smartphones that features wireless charging on higher-spec cars. There’s a decent glovebox and door bins, too.

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Is it easy to park?

Unlike some small SUVs the Mokka Electric has a tall driving position that offers a good view of your surroundings. While the rear windows are small enough to make the back of the car feel a bit claustrophobic, visibility from a driver’s perspective is good.

To help you get in and out of spaces, the Mokka Electric has the option of front and rear parking sensors, a rear camera and even a 360-degree view around the car. There’s no self-parking tech, but these extras should mean it’s simple enough to manoeuvre without the need for them.

Safety

• Shares Mokka’s four-star rating
• Similar score to rivals
• Auto emergency braking included

While the electric Mokka Electric hasn’t been tested by Euro NCAP, the petrol-powered Mokka was examined in 2021 and earned a four-star rating. This score still applies to the electric model because it shares the same platform and suite of safety features.

There are six airbags fitted to all versions, while Isofix child seat attachments are included on the outer rear seats. Isofix also features on the front passenger seat, which has an airbag cut-off for when fitting a rear-facing child carrier.

The more advanced electronics found on the Mokka Electric includes Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, while lane assist is also offered. All models come as standard with a combined cruise control and speed limiter system, while adaptive cruise control is also available on higher-spec cars.

Watch: Vauxall Mokka Euro NCAP crash test video