The electric version of the Mokka, the GSE, has all its driving characteristics directly adapted from rally racing. (Photo: © Opel)
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Electromobility for trades and SMEs - Special Topics
December 2025
Opel has brought rally genes to the asphalt with its Mokka GSE. We drove the top-of-the-line electric model.
Retro is always a good thing when it brings proven values into the present. Opel did this with the abbreviation GSE , which once adorned the Opel Commodore and Monza models and stood for Grand Sport Injection. This, in turn, brought a gleam to the eyes of sport-oriented drivers – and the Rüsselsheim-based company revived this three years ago as Grand Sport Electric and has since established it as a sub-brand for sporty electric models.
With the Opel Mokka GSE, this sub-brand reaches its current pinnacle, as the electric version of the Mokka has adapted all its driving characteristics directly from rally racing . "From rally to road," is how Opel describes its intention, and fittingly, it is presenting its latest addition at the Circuito del Madrid Jamara racetrack . The model for this electric sports car was the Mokka GSE Rally , which Opel specifically redesigned for rally use and which is scheduled to compete starting next year.
And yes, the engineers have done an excellent job. The 281 hp/207 kW engine delivers 345 Nm of torque to the asphalt, propelling the 1.672 kg Mokka GSE to 100 km/h in 5,9 seconds. Its top speed is 200 km/h. It could go faster, but it's electronically limited; after all, the maximum range of 336 km should n't be wasted.
The rally Opel draws its power from a 54 kWh lithium-ion battery . It can be charged with alternating current at 11 kW , or with direct current at a maximum of 100 kW . In this case, the battery takes approximately 27 minutes to charge from 20 to 80 percent. Opel states a consumption of 18,5 kWh per 100 kilometers.
The Mokka offers three driving modes: Eco, Normal , and – of course – Sport . Each of these modes alters the engine's power output and responsiveness. Only in Sport mode does the Mokka GSE reach its full power ; in Normal mode , its top speed is reduced to 180 km/h with a horsepower output of "only" 231 hp . In Eco mode, the top speed is also limited to 150 km/h with 180 hp . However, it's also true that if the driver uses kickdown for rapid acceleration, the GSE delivers its full power regardless of the driving mode.
And that's precisely the appeal of the performance-tuned Mokka: the sheer driving pleasure. The steering is precise and direct , and the rear axle remains stable even during fast cornering. After all, the GSE sits ten millimeters lower to the ground than its conventional siblings, boasts more powerful brakes , and features specially designed axles with new hydraulic shock absorbers . The suspension is sportily tuned and includes a mechanical limited-slip differential , enabling truly spirited driving and allowing the driver to genuinely feel the rally DNA.
A fun car where even the elegant Alcantara sports seats , specially developed for the driver and front passenger, fit in nicely. The starting price of €39.747,90 (net) might initially seem steep, but it comes practically fully equipped. The price list only includes two options: a black-painted hood and a driver fatigue detection system – everything else is already standard.
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