Skip advert
Advertisement
In-depth reviews

Vauxhall Mokka Electric review: reliability & safety rating

The Mokka Electric fell short of full marks in Euro NCAP crash-testing, but the car does pack plenty of safety kit and features a well tested electric powertrain

Overall rating

3.5 out of 5

Reliability & safety rating rating

4.0 out of 5

Euro NCAPAdult protectionChild protectionSafety assist
4 stars (2021)73%75%64%

Vauxhall has never had the best track record for reliability, but the Mokka Electric does feature the now well proven electric powertrain you’ll find in many other cars made by Stellantis Group brands, such as the Vauxhall Corsa Electric, Peugeot e-208, Peugeot e-2008 and DS 3 Crossback E-TENSE. On the safety front, all versions of the Mokka (petrol, diesel and electric) were awarded four out of a possible five stars by Euro NCAP in mid-2021.

Vauxhall Mokka Electric reliability & problems

As the Mokka Electric hasn't been around for too long, there hasn’t been time for owners to report any long-term reliability issues yet. But, as mentioned above, it does share a platform and powertrain with many other electric models from Stellantis Group brands, and we’ve yet to hear of any serious reliability issues with those.

Advertisement - Article continues below

In fact, the Peugeot e-2008 was ranked the 12th-best electric car to own in our 2023 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey. Vauxhall, on the other hand, didn’t do so well; the British brand could only muster a 24th-place finish out of 32 manufacturers. Around 24% of owners reported a fault with their car within the first year of ownership, however it’s worth considering that the majority of these faults were likely with Vauuchall’s petrol-powered models.

Safety

In July 2021, Euro NCAP released its crash-test scores for the Mokka, covering both the petrol and diesel-engined model and the electric Mokka Electric. The car was awarded four stars out of a possible five overall, with adult and child occupant protection scores of 73% and 75% overall, as well as a 64% rating for its standard safety assistance technology. The testers commented "with no AEB (automatic emergency braking) for cyclist protection, and also lacking a centre airbag, the car fails to break the five-star threshold in any area of assessment".

The Mokka Electric comes with several airbags and ISOFIX points for child seats. It also gets automatic emergency braking, as well as lane-keeping assistance and road-sign recognition. Upgrade to the SRi trim level or above and your Mokka Electric will be equipped with a 180-degree rear-view camera, adaptive cruise control and IntelliLux LED matrix headlights for improved visibility.

Skip advert
Advertisement

Hello there, I’m Tom Jervis and I have the pleasure of being the Content Editor here at DrivingElectric. Before joining the team in 2023, I spent my time reviewing cars and offering car buying tips and advice on DrivingElectric’s sister site, Carbuyer. I also continue to occasionally contribute to the AutoExpress magazine – another of DrivingElectric’s partner brands. In a past life, I worked for the BBC as a journalist and broadcast assistant for regional services in the east of England – constantly trying to find stories that related to cars!

Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

Nissan’s masterplan: 6 new cars by 2026, including next-gen Micra, Leaf successor and revamped Juke,
New Nissan Future models - Picture 1
News

Nissan’s masterplan: 6 new cars by 2026, including next-gen Micra, Leaf successor and revamped Juke,

Nissan has set itself a target of introducing 30 new models globally over within the next two years
25 Mar 2024
New Genesis Neolun concept paves the way for the GV90 SUV
New Genesis Neolun concept - picture 1
News

New Genesis Neolun concept paves the way for the GV90 SUV

With a host of new technology, the Neolun is the brands first step towards a full-size electric SUV.
27 Mar 2024
Confirmed: New Cupra Formentor will be electric
Cupra Formentor V2
News

Confirmed: New Cupra Formentor will be electric

The future of the Cupra Formentor has been confirmed by the brand’s CEO, Wayne Griffiths. The next generation SUV will be a full EV
22 Mar 2024