Opel Mokka GSE: Sophia Flörsch Drives Opel's Fastest EV

Opel Turns The Mokka GSE Into A Road-Ready Electric Athlete

The Opel Mokka GSE now has a fitting daily driver story. Sophia Flörsch, Opel GSE Formula E Team test and development driver, has taken delivery of the battery-electric performance SUV at Opel's Rüsselsheim headquarters. That gives Opel a clean message: the same driver who feeds technical input into its Formula E project now uses the brand's quickest production EV away from the circuit.

The headline number lands hard. The Mokka GSE produces 207 kW (281 hp) and 345 Nm of torque, which matches the output of the Mokka GSE Rally prototype. It reaches 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and tops out at 200 km/h, making it the fastest all-electric production Opel to date.

Opel Mokka GSE Performance Specs

Data point	Opel Mokka GSE
Power	207 kW / 281 hp
Torque	345 Nm
0-100 km/h	5.9 seconds
Top speed	200 km/h
Battery	54 kWh lithium-ion
WLTP energy use	18.5 kWh/100 km
CO2 emissions	0 g/km
Dutch starting price	EUR 43,999
Italian launch price	EUR 47,300

Looking at the data, Opel did not chase straight-line speed alone. The brand gave the electric compact SUV a Torsen multi-plate limited-slip differential, rally-derived high-voltage hardware, motorsport-tuned steering, special axles, and hydraulic dampers. That hardware matters because a front-drive EV with 345 Nm needs torque control at the tyre contact patch, not only more software smoothing.

A Torsen limited-slip differential helps transfer torque to the front wheel with stronger grip. Consequently, the Mokka GSE can put more power down during corner exit, wet-road acceleration, and tight B-road driving.

Rally Hardware Meets Daily EV Use

Component	Why Opel Used It
Torsen limited-slip differential	Reduces inside-wheel spin under hard acceleration
20-inch aero wheels	Supports brake cooling, grip, and GSE design identity
Michelin Pilot Sport EV 225/40 R20 tyres	Gives the front axle stronger traction and steering precision
Alcon 380 mm front brake discs	Adds braking capacity for repeated high-speed use
GSE performance display pages	Shows G-force, acceleration data, and battery data
Alcantara-trimmed sports seats	Holds the driver more firmly during cornering

Specifically, Opel links the production Mokka GSE to the Mokka GSE Rally through shared high-voltage components such as the motor, inverter, battery, and wiring. That strategy cuts the gap between racing story and showroom product. It also gives Opel a credible GSE identity at a time when European buyers want electric cars that do more than post clean emissions figures.

Sophia Flörsch Gives Opel GSE A Technical Face

Flörsch joined the Opel GSE Formula E Team as a test and development driver in April 2026. Opel plans to enter the ABB FIA Formula E Championship with its new GSE 27FE project, and the GEN4 race car will use all-wheel drive with output up to 600 kW (816 hp) in qualifying and attack modes.

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Opel GSE 27FE 2026

By comparison, the Mokka GSE plays a different role. It turns that electric motorsport message into a showroom product with five doors, compact SUV packaging, and usable WLTP efficiency. In addition, Opel's product page lists a WLTP range of up to 324 km, which places the GSE below the standard Mokka Electric on range but far above it on pace.

Should You Buy The Opel Mokka GSE?

From an expert perspective, the Mokka GSE suits drivers who want an EV with real chassis hardware rather than only a sport badge. It makes sense if you value acceleration, steering response, braking hardware, and compact size over maximum range.

Pro-Tips

Choose the GSE if you drive short daily routes and want fast charging stops to support occasional longer trips.
Pick the regular Mokka Electric if range and price weigh more than cornering grip.
Watch tyre replacement costs, because 225/40 R20 performance EV tyres will cost more than smaller Mokka tyres.
Use Sport mode for dry-road performance and Eco mode for longer motorway runs.

The Opel Mokka GSE gives Opel a sharper electric flagship without moving into premium-brand pricing. Sophia Flörsch's role adds credibility because she links the road car to Opel's Formula E programme, not through celebrity gloss, but through the same feedback loop that turns racing data into better road behaviour.