A weekend away in the Vauxhall Mokka-e. Just how efficient is it?

[@MrEV]

We hired the Mokka-e from Onto. If you’re interested in trying them out, use this referral code to give us both £50 off (thanks if you do!): 31af4 on.to

[@youxkio]

Come se dice "poll". That's Italian! 😍C atzo

[@RWBHere]

No problem Andrew; I mute the video, or stop watching and go elsewhere when Flaviana (or anyone else) starts using gutter language. That's why I only watch selected videos from this channel. We don't use bad language in our family under any circumstances. Crudity is often a sign of inadequate education. That said, most of the time, Flaviana is very entertaining to hear.

[@phiiz3r]

This has to be the best EV sitcom on youtube, well done cast and crew!!!

[@MrEV]

You're too kind, thank you!

[@hollyandtheev6519]

I learnt a LOT about Center Parcs. I learnt quite a lot about the evolution of the beard. Not sure how much I learnt about the car, but I enjoyed this a lot anyway.

[@flav1ana]

Bravo gnagno

[@MrEV]

It was the black car's fault! I was already on the roundabout! Mamma mia!

[@flav1ana]

@@MrEV what? I know it was the black car’s fault, that’s why I swore at it. What are you talking about

[@philpix5]

As I said before you have the patience of a saint! Great video as always. Fabulous family you have.

[@MrEV]

I'm going to love this comment, but not for the "patience of a saint" part. Okay, Flaviana? If you're reading this?!

[@stum8374]

​​@@MrEV you should be a politician 😂❤

[@tesla-spectre]

You pack all that for a weekend? So on a summer holiday trip , Andrew has to book a Transit just to carry the luggage behind them 😂 Very funny video!

[@DumitruCorobceanu]

Thanks

[@MrEV]

That’s so kind - thank you!

[@JamesHardiman99]

Thank you for making this video. I have often suspected that I wouldn't enjoy Centreparcs: you have confirmed that it would be my worst nightmare!

[@andrewuk]

‘It’s okay, it’s a seat’. Marketing should use that.

[@martinhammett8121]

I was a little down this morning, not been well . However this brightened my mood & made me laugh & smile thank you both !

[@MrEV]

I'm glad we were able to brighten your mood. Feel better soon.

[@robstanden4119]

what a lovely family ,flaviana still a star

[@alexc6946]

I love the way you tell the stories, not to mention the great chemistry with your family!!

[@georgehiggins3103]

I love watching you and your family, excellent video !!

[@youxkio]

8:21 now that is hilarious!!!!😂😂😂😂 You are a lucky man with a beautiful, good-witted, and intelligent wife.

[@caractacus22]

Putting it another way, she’s a fluxing nightmare……

[@winstonjunior]

Flaviana is the best..... JUST DO WHATEVER YOU WANT! I love it... I don't care about the cars though.... talking about EVs is boring. But when Flavi is on the thumbnail then I watch cause i know she will be brutally honest and funny.

[@judebrown4103]

Thanks guys, I enjoyed the chuckle. Great to see you out and about together again. 👍

[@MasterChief37]

I have an iX same colour as the one you parked beside. It’s the most comfortable and quiet car I’ve ever owned.

[@stanneman-u9t]

Always pleasant to watch.

[@mikek2218]

"Jumping with the big bellies on top of the waves. It's not pleasant." I snorted my coffee through my nose after that sentence.

[@flav1ana]

😂

[@mikeb7117]

Aurelia is clearly the grown-up in the Till family.

[@Seemples]

Great video!!

[@jrgenkuhlmann8630]

I have just discovered your channel recently and it's informative and entertaining. Your family is delightful.

[@MrEV]

Thanks very much!

[@josephcullen2512]

I like you peops 😄 you're my kind of people... I needed those laughs too

[@ThePaulRyder34]

I just love Mrs EV bluntness!!! Great video btw.

[@andyedwards6124]

Interested in a mokka but all I learned from this video is that maybe my Spanish wife is as hard work to live with as I thought.

[@jasonholmes9176]

Great video. Keep up the great work.

[@kathrynmoll86]

So far my enjoyment is your family dialogue.🤣No valuable thoughts on the car--don't think we have the Vauxhall Mokka-e here in the states. It looks a bit too compact for tall people like me and my husband. However, thanks for letting us come along with you. 🤩Always love a good trip video with you, Flaviana, Aurelia and Baby!❤

[@PaulrB1968]

I think we need more swearing! I am glad you mentioned the cost! CP is so expensive for self catering, the only thing free is swimming! you can walk and enjoy the woodland area but can do that anywhere for free. Not sure this car is big enough for a family of four and two dogs so might have to give it a miss.

[@MrEV]

Yes, this car is definitely not suitable for you then! Have you looked at the ID.4 or Model Y? Great space in the boot for dogs.

[@PaulrB1968]

@@MrEV Model Y is the current front runner, Tesla network, boot and frunk space is huge! love the glass roof too, ticks all the boxes, looks awful from the front but I can learn to live with that.

[@MesoScale]

@@PaulrB1968That glass roof can be pretty annoying in the summer when your Model Y turns into an oven. Fake leather seats aren’t helping to cool you down either. But maybe they added a closing mechanism by now (don’t know).

[@craigk1328]

@@MesoScale My Atto 3 has a blind for the glass roof. Comes in handy

[@nealy2815]

Good job.

[@hanusiaschostak5100]

Great thank you

[@MrMannakin]

Your wife's description of CentreParc is hillarious!

[@peterowen4456]

One of the best yet. Never thought censorship would be an issue on EV Family🤣. Great review of Centre Parcs - I'm a pensioner but I definitely fancy giving it a go with the grand kids.

[@MrEV]

If you get a chance, do - it's great for the whole family.

[@btnbiker]

EV drivers are a friendly bunch. One of my friends waited over an hour for a rapid after the previous user had just left car parked on it. When the owner finally showed up and it was pointed out that it was a bit selfish. The guy punched Mike in the face knocking him to the ground. Has a drive off he yelled I will stay in a charger as long as I want. They walk among us

[@MrEV]

That's shocking. I hope your friend reported him to the Police?

[@n1ch0las51]

Hope he got the reg number that was assult. However what goes around etc. The more people using EV's the more people like these will be using the infrastructure. Unfortunately its only a matter of time before the frendly camraradry fades.

[@gurtaghsingh-vh4du]

Ur wife is soo god damn truthful she’s awesome 😂❤

[@mdshovel]

We all come here for the family and entertainment. Anyone can roll of statistics 😁

[@roderickmain9697]

Great job, Andrew. Aurelia has grown so much!! Not sure what all the "patience of a saint" is about. Just need to think Italian. My french teacher is always commenting about how the English are much more reserved (to which some Europeans interpret as "coldness") especially to the Latin temperament. As they say in France, "Vive la difference" By the way, love the colour of the car. As you said, too much monochrome. ;-)

[@MrEV]

Vive la difference! So true.

[@DroneScenicArt]

First of all, been watching you for a while and I find your clips very nice, not the typical car review. The family review is what we looking at and I find it really useful. I find your wife hilarious, as an Italian speaker and having some Italian roots, I totally feel her with the words and double consonants. The car ... don't like it that much, sat in one, drove it for 10 miles and decided straight away that it is not for us. However, we got a model 3 and we are preparing a trip across Europe with "Sonic". Thanks a lot for the content, really useful and entertaining too.

[@MrEV]

Thank you! I'll try to finish editing our trip from Canterbury to Italy in the Model 3 soon. It was no hassle at all! Great cars.

[@nanrod981]

In keeping with the show's humour - allow me to suggest a correction to your English from (I totally feel her) to a less intrusive (I totally feel for her) Freudian Slip?

[@DroneScenicArt]

@@nanrod981 while your correction might work, I am not feeling for her, I totally feel her as in I totally understand her. I speak Italian as well as I speak English (and some others). And whilst English is not my mother tongue I think I am at a pretty decent level where I can say that the Freudian Slip has nothing to do with the context of the paraphrasing his lovely wife when she swears in Italian. And she does it absolutely lovely, like a true Italian (which she is).

[@StefNoci]

.... brilliant.👍

[@AlooGobi123]

'I didn't bring too much this time' cutaway to luggage 😂

[@Acetrader1069]

You guys are the best.. a great comedy double act. You both had me laughing 🤣 . This is your best video yet..

[@rifatmahmood1670]

My experience of Italian women is basically limited to mafia movies, Joey Tribbiani's family and Flaviana and she's probably the best of them all. I was watching your video in the background while involved in the boringest of meetings and I had to switch off the video because I was laughing so much at her why you can't swear rant and your responses. Funny as always.

[@MrEV]

😂

[@flav1ana]

😄

[@bshah4831]

Fabulous conversation 😅

[@phf77]

That's one big air freshener! Also, organic!😁

[@ingolfby]

Always wonderful. my absolute favourite couple of all time on YT. Sometimes "Harry and Megan", sometimes "William and Kate". Humorous, informative, best entertainment. Thank you very much.

[@flav1ana]

... and sometimes John and Mary from Father Ted? No, that never happens, but I'd rather be them than the royals. 😆

[@howyanow4810]

She's hilarious 😂

[@wendyhopkins2902]

amother cracking video as alaways . maybe a pine air freshner might do the trick next time instead of a part of the centre parks forest lol 😂

[@paulsheehan2998]

Do you want to explain what centre parcs is? It's like Haven, but for middle class people

[@gazzaman28]

Excellent mix of the informative & the entertaining, good work Andrew. Btw what breed is your dog?

[@MrEV]

Thank you! She's a poodle mix. And 3% German Shepherd apparently! (We had her DNA sequenced recently.)

[@flav1ana]

According to her DNA test, she's 80% poodle and the rest is mixed. :)

[@macaddictzero]

Always fun and informative watching your videos ... picking up my Nissan Ariya today I think you have not reviewed this car

[@MrEV]

Congratulations! I can't wait to try it. Someone who lives close to me messaged me to say they have one too so I may have a look very soon.

[@barriedear5990]

I think the plan for the charger roll out at Centre Parcs will have them just charging overnight, when there is less draw on the power. Great to be able to leave them though. I booked a charging slot at Whinfell, and lazy arses hadn't moved them when I got there.

[@richarddixon6354]

Great video, but who was the better front passenger, the outbound or the return journey?

[@flav1ana]

Definitely the one on the return journey, it smelled a lot better too!

[@NickPowellPhotography]

Another great video Andrew. We went to Center Parcs Longleat weekend before last, and they haven't opened their new charging hub yet, and all the chargers were fully booked. Absolutely amazing place though!! One thing... Could those electric boats be any slower?!! We were laughing about it, and only did 15 mins then got a bit bored. 😂

[@MrEV]

Yes, those boats really need a turbo button!

[@stephanyscuracchio3956]

I just love your wife LOL

[@nitelite78]

23:22 Is that normal on EVs (and automatic ICE cars)? Putting it into park twice? Why the two steps? What's the difference between neutral and the first park button press?

[@MrEV]

A lot of EVs automatically put the parking brake when you press P, the Mokka doesn’t seem to. Another comment here suggested it would put the parking brake on turning the car off (which would make sense) but I didn’t test that.

[@AlbertMet6661]

HOW DO YOU TURN OFF CAR ALARM ON A MOKA, THANKS

[@robnicholson4942]

Flaviana is an absolute star. She's the female version of Basil Fawlty..

[@MrEV]

Oh god - does that make me Manuel?!

[@younggarethr]

Always good to see a family EV adventure. You guys inspired me to go Electric (Hyundai Kona) so looking forward to all the same kind of EV fun. Unfortunately my Mrs just swears in English so not quite exotic as Flavianas fruity obscenities 😊

[@MrEV]

Lovely to hear that! I’ll do an episode with Flaviana just about swearing in Italian. 😀

[@andrewuk]

‘F… sake’ best ever! 😂

[@Lewis_Standing]

Very fun video - I did spot that your cute nickname for Aurelia was precious. Didn't know you were born Serkis not Till.

[@MrEV]

😂

[@nortonansell]

When the the guy pulled out on you "where you talking to Papa ?" "No the other Asshole! 😂" LOL

[@patrickh7368]

Looking at the driving position, camera angles make it look like the top of the door card is level with your shoulder. Also the side camera is level with your nose which makes the bonnet line look high… how do you find the visibility and seating position…. ? 🤔

[@MrEV]

I think I mention the bonnet in my first impressions walk around video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2aVpYt8jrikbsk It's my least favourite thing about the car. It's far too visible when driving and makes the car feel larger than it is. That said, Flaviana didn't even notice it when she was sat in the front!

[@grahamhill7845]

I Like It!!!!!!

[@aireandotemas]

In ABRP you can adjust vehicle consumption, extra weight and weather condtions but I agree it is really conservative. BTW, Hyundai Ioniq 5 still great for me 😉.

[@MrEV]

Funnily enough, after an update a couple of months ago I feel it’s not conservative enough! It’s gone the other way I’ve found. 😬 Glad you’re still enjoying your amazing IONIQ 5.

[@kevinn1158]

Backhanded compliment.... you could look like an 18 yr old (Andrew thinking, yes I look young!!)... not that it's a good thing. Ha. Don't worry bro, I think you are handsome and youthful!! 😅 OMG I started watching your daughters face during this long discussion about wrinkles and beards etc.... she's just absorbing all of this insanity. Reminds me of me and my wife..

[@chrisd924]

Flaviana is the best...

[@Rufus2005f1]

First time I've seen one of your videos, I was thinking to myself why does he put up with that, then I saw her and understood why lol

[@richard--s]

I know, this video was long ago, but for cool sun glasses (you mentioned it), pick one with smaller glasses. Not tiny, but not so big as in this video (the outline of these big ones look a bit like a butterfly 🦋 ;-) and you have good chances that sun glasses with smaller glasses look cool 😎. Even this emoji has big sun glasses and it looks cool, how did they do this ;-) I think, pick some that don't go too far down on the cheek. And by the way, look for UV blocking sun glasses and it's good for your eyes too. It's comforting while driving in bright sunlight, specially when you have the sun in your face. But I don't know if you have already some cool looking UV light blocking sun glasses in the meantime, although I have watched some of your recent videos. At least there was nothing distracting ;-)

[@jimsouthlondon7061]

So Andy your a Kent boy what did you think of the ULEZ extension protest in Orpington.

[@MrEV]

I'd not heard about it until now. I agree with the ULEZ in principle (I moved out of Canterbury in part due to the awful air quality), but the scrappage scheme is stingy. Interest free loans would perhaps be a more sensible solution.

[@craigevans6156]

The Style Police are out in force PC Flaviana! ❤❤

[@The-Salty-Bager]

What’s the Vauxhall EV like ? And is that Elveden centre park’s ?

[@MrEV]

The Mokka is alright! Nothing much wrong with it, drives nicely enough. I know that's damning it with faint praise! We'll have another video coming soon that's a little more of a review. My first impressions walk-around video is here if you've not seen it already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2aVpYt8jrikbsk And the Center Parcs we went to is Woburn. I should have mentioned that! 🤦‍♂️

[@nigeljohnwilson4549]

Great to hear your leading lady is back! Bring on the swearing! 👍🏻😆

[@sunilraggoo1269]

Does it come with a heat pump like the Kia E Niro? I've been told all new EVs now doesnt because it's too expensive (£3000)

[@MrEV]

I believe it does now. I'm not sure if the one I had was equipped with one as it was an older model year.

[@tesla-spectre]

One question: Wow, you charge to 100% and then let it stand for 24h? Is that an LFP battery, thought it has an NMC? I am always very careful to never let it stad with 100% but if charging to that at all, I always drive right away.

[@MrEV]

Great point! Ordinarily I wouldn't, but occasionally it's not going to do any lasting damage. It was only sitting at 100% for a few hours. Also, it's not my car! 😀 If it was my car, and if it had a larger battery where I knew I could make it home in one trip, I'd perhaps set the charging limit to 80%.

[@craigk1328]

I always charge my Atoo 3 to 100 :)

[@tesla-spectre]

@@craigk1328 and what is the degradation?

[@craigk1328]

@@tesla-spectre none. It has a blade battery,it's designed to be charged to 100%

[@tesla-spectre]

@@craigk1328 well that is a huge difference. 👍 although none seems impossible since every battery to my knowledge degradates , just differently and under different conditions

[@billhobday2957]

Love to see you two hiring a bmw ix1 and review it, just to hear flaviana rip it apart in her own special way,

[@Zimpaz]

ABRP seems well out. Is it always that bad?

[@MrEV]

They updated it shortly after we did this trip. It’s actually a bit too far the other way now!

[@Hakama86423]

A patient Italian woman ?!?! Yeah riiiight....

[@decimal1815]

My wife (also italian) doesn't like me playing with cruise control when she's in the car either!

[@jeanbergeron6451]

Hello from Canada! You and your wife are hilarious! Do you miss your ioniq5?

[@MrEV]

Very much so. Amazing car.

[@nicksportster8711]

We went into our local dealer and asked for a test drive in the electric Mokka. No problem. "which model is it that has the 'light coloured' interior".? 'I'm sorry sir but they all come with a black interior' "What..? Including the headlining"? Yes sir. We had the same experience/reply at our local MG and Cupra dealers too.

[@craigk1328]

My Atto 3 is nice and bright inside :)

[@MrEV]

It's a shame that there aren't more light interiors around. Many cars (especially those without sunroof) seem so dark.

[@ISuperTed]

3.8 miles kWh is pretty good going TBH. I drive an e208 which is basically the same car underneath and have only been getting 3.3 miles kWh in average, although that’s over winter so might improve now the weathers a bit warmer. You must have a lot more discipline that I do with your right foot!

[@MrEV]

I was surprised at its efficiency too, but yes, I do drive like a nun.

[@ISuperTed]

@@MrEV Do nuns even drive?

[@goesuptoeleven]

What model year is your e208? The car in the video is from 2022 so after upgrades to improve the efficiency.

[@UloPe]

Swear away! Makes for hilarious videos anyway :)

[@colingoode3702]

Fabulous. Real family life hijacks a car review 🤣. We will probably get our 1st EV this year as a 2nd car for local trips which will get charged at home from solar / off peak power because I'm not sure I can or want to deal with the public charging system yet. As such we don't need mega range or a tank of an SUV - I'm keeping my large ICE Estate car for longer trips & holidays. We looked at the Mokka-e earlier this year. Distinctive design & different to the norm & deceptively smaller in the flesh than in photos. The boot is a tad too small for us but you seemed to manage OK. The Mokka has no sunroof option so with a black headlining & dark seats it is a bit gloomy inside. The white headlining you had does make a difference though. Other than that it's a compact crossover for far too much when new. However, as a used buy it offers better value for money & that's what we would be looking at. At least it has a rear wiper which seems to be missing on so many SUVs & hatchback these days. The E-2008 might be better proposition for us (with Pan roof) which has a larger boot, if we could get used to the tiny steering wheel setup. The E-C4 might also be an option as well but that does not have a rear wiper & neither does the MG4 - which is very dark inside with no rear lighting & no rear centre seat headrest. I use a rear dash cam so apart from wanting to see out the rear window during the grimy winter months it needs to be clean to get a decent picture. Keep up the family car reviews which are always a good watch. Oh & BTW, you do have the patience of a Saint.

[@MrEV]

Thanks Colin! There does seem to be a trend with dark cars right now! I have the Megane from Onto and it's the first thing I thought when I got inside. In comparison, our old Leaf is so bright inside, despite not having a sunroof. Our friend has an e-2008. Good car, drives nicely. I just have an issue with the old Stellantis infotainment (and inaccurate GoM, although they may have fixed that now).

[@colingoode3702]

@@MrEV 👍Are you planning to review the BYD Atto3 anytime soon? It looks ok. Bit of a mad interior but unfortunately the UK price (£10k more than in Aus/NZ) looks too much for us. A BYD dealership is opening up near us soon so I will have a look at it in the flesh & take a test drive if possible. Decisions decisions.

[@TheEVside]

Great video although the wife fell asleep half way lol

[@MrEV]

I don't blame her. It gets boring after Flaviana stops speaking!

[@TheEVside]

Lol

[@MesoScale]

16:02 “People watch this video to see what the car is like” They do?

[@rogerb4436]

Ohh Andrew, come on mate. I love ❤️ her talking and the odd swearing especially with the accent. Ppl who watch and love the channel and your family dont care or shouldn't be so temperamental. I think she's awesome and let her be who she is, after all you love her for her mate. You guys stay safe. Oh her and my wife would get on well 😅

[@Alan2Bordeaux]

it's the looks on your daughter's face that add that certain ... extra

[@nova44]

Why do you have to put your hand brake on manually ? It is supposed to be automatic (as soon as you turn off). At least in my e208.

[@MrEV]

That's a good point. Perhaps it is?! I didn't think to check!

[@hamshackleton]

If Flaviana swears in Italian, you won't know! - - - Burberry perfume - does it smell like wet raincoats? - - Cruise control - RTFI!! 🙂 - - So busy arguing you nearly t-boned that black car at 19.01! - - - Aurelia looks more and more like Flavi as the years pass! - -

[@rosxd8531]

17:20 Saint Flaviana

[@elbarkero]

tractors make us all swear.. don't worry about it 😂

[@davestraight8219]

20:40 - silly is fun

[@robburrows2737]

I find the family stuff much more interesting than the cars!!

[@jeffjefferson7384]

155 miles seems a bit low, especially as the 'official' range is 209. Cheeky from Vauxhall.

[@tristramcharnley2581]

Where is that beautiful vineyard?

[@MrEV]

I think it's owned by Chartham Vineyard, in the Kent Downs. charthamvineyard.co.uk

[@barrytaylot8891]

I agree with her about the swear words

[@SebastianFleischhacker]

Almost Jodorowski 😂

[@akf2000]

Fun fact, the word squirrel sounds hilarious in foreign languages but I don't know what the Italian is

[@davestraight8219]

poll lmao - alora andrew do as youre told hehe

[@justinfletcher1882]

People watch these videos to see what the cars like. Not entirely sure that's correct 😂

[@pumpuppthevolume]

I'm complaining Flaviana is not swearing more :P