Opel SUV with 48-volt hybrid drive 

Opel continues to grow its hybrid portfolio. The stylish Opel Mokka is expanding the offer of cars with the 48-volt technology, with immediate effect. The new Mokka Hybrid with its electrified powertrain is available to order now at a starting price of €31,915 (RRP in Germany including VAT). The combination of a 100 kW (136 hp) turbocharged petrol engine, a 21 kW (28 hp) electric motor and an electrified six-speed dual clutch transmission help to reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by up to 20 per cent. At low speeds the Mokka Hybrid even drives purely electrically – locally emissions-free.

Patrick Dinger, Head of Opel Germany: “The new Mokka Hybrid with 48-volt technology sits between the all-electric and conventional drive in our Mokka line-up. The new electrified hybrid system makes driving the Mokka even more efficient for our customers. Those who have not yet sat behind the wheel of an electric car can experience for themselves the benefits of pure electric drive in the city, without more ado.”

New Mokka Hybrid: Electrified driving fun with top efficiency and comfort

In addition to the three-cylinder turbo engine developed specifically for hybrid use, the system of the new Opel Mokka Hybrid includes a 48-volt lithium-ion battery that automatically recharges under deceleration. The electric motor then acts as a generator; an external power source such as a plug socket or charging station to supply the vehicle with electricity is not necessary. Instead, the electric drive assists the petrol engine when accelerating and when starting from a standstill. The torque from the electric motor is delivered especially at low engine speeds, which benefits driving dynamics and CO₂ savings. At low speeds, the electric motor also enables fully electric drive for up to one kilometre or up to 50 per cent of the time in the city. The optimally coordinated system is designed to always provide the best performance with the lowest energy consumption.