Oh, the world of electric cars, where silence usually reigns supreme and the biggest thrill comes from plugging in a charging cable. But hold on a second, Opel has decided enough is enough and hits back with something that literally sparks with excitement. Meet the Mokka GSE, a compact crossover that looks like it just escaped a rally stage and is now ready to tear up the streets. This isn’t some dull battery-powered grocery hauler; this is a 280 hp beast that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear while wondering why not all EVs are built like this.
Let’s start with the heart of the matter, or rather, the electric motor. A single motor up front, pumping out 207 kW—that’s those 280 horses—and 345 Nm of torque to the front wheels. Zero to sixty in 5.9 seconds? That’s quicker than many hot hatches still guzzling petrol, and with a top speed of 124 mph, you can finally put your foot down without the battery whining. It’s front-wheel drive, but Opel didn’t just slap this together. They’ve thrown in a mechanical Torsen limited-slip differential to keep the wheels from spinning like mad at the first corner. And the brakes? Massive 340 mm discs up front with four-piston Alcon calipers, painted in a loud yellow that screams, “I’m not messing around!”
The suspension is where things get really juicy. Lowered by a centimeter, stiffened up, with special dampers and a beefier rear stabilizer bar—this thing is built to attack corners like a sports car, not some jacked-up hatchback. Roll it on 20-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport tires in 225/40, and you’ve got a recipe for pure road-going fun. The battery? A 54 kWh unit with an upgraded cooling system to keep everything in check, and you can fast-charge at up to 136 kW. Range? Up to 211 miles, depending on how heavy your right foot is, but let’s be real: who’s buying this to sip electricity? This is for the moments when you want to feel that electric driving doesn’t have to be boring.
On the looks front, Opel hasn’t skimped on the drama. Extra spoilers, a black roof, specific GSE badges, and yellow accents everywhere that nod to its sporty heritage. Inside, you’ve got sports seats with integrated headrests, yellow stitching that carries through to the door panels, and an infotainment system with a Performance menu. That gives you battery info, plus a G-meter to measure acceleration and cornering forces—perfect for showing off to mates still puttering around in their old diesels. Weight? Just under 1.6 tons unladen, so it feels nimble despite all that power.
This is the first in a line of GSE models, Gran Sport Electric, with Opel promising more high-performance EVs. It shares some tech with its Stellantis family cousins, like the Abarth 600e or Alfa Romeo Junior, but the Mokka GSE feels distinct: compact, agile, and ready for daily use with a rally-inspired twist. Price? Not official yet, but figure around €45,000, positioning it as an affordable rocket in the world of performance EVs. Availability? It’ll debut at the Munich Auto Show in September, so mark your calendar.
In short, the Mokka GSE proves electric cars don’t just have to be green—they can make other cars green with envy. It’s a breath of fresh air in a segment that’s often too serious, and finally, one that gets your pulse racing without any exhaust fumes.
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