i believe it can be, but it is best to read the instructions that came with the wok.

It's much like an electric skillet or an electric teapot, you can plug it in. Most woks use heat from a gas stove or an electric sotve and they have a ring to balance to wok on. An electric was has a built in heating unit and doesn't need an external heating source. Electric woks are usually stainless steel and are seasoned like convential woks. If you are planning and doing a lot of cooking in a wok then go convential and get a good one. Learn the proper way to season, cook and care for the metal and it will be the only wok you need. Plus it is a showy way to cook for entertaining. If you just want to cook with it occasionally than a good electric one is all you need. For images of the two use a search engine like Google and type in wok. An electric wok is an instrument used to stir-fry vegetables, meat, and other items. It resembles a large shallow bowl and has a lid. When you plug it in, the bowl becomes hot enough to cook food.

Common sense dictates that you would not clean an electric wok in the dishwasher because the electric element would be ruined. Even if it weren't destroyed, it would no doubt be unsafe to use after exposing the element to water.

If you have an electric wok or a non-stick wok, you do not season it.

If you have a traditional carbon steel wok or cast iron wok, then you need to season it.

The best way to season a carbon steel wok or a cast iron wok is to use the so-called 'salt seasoning method'. It is discussed in detail (along with other ways to season or re-season a wok) at:

http://wok.cooking.foodlywise.com/wok_cooking_equipment_wok_care/wok_care_how_to_care_for_a_wok/wok_care_seasoning_a_wok_how_to_season_a_wok/

If you do not season a new carbon steel or cast iron wok food will stick to it and you won't be able to cook in it.

In my opinion, the most important thing is - How easy is it to clean? Does it disassemble into easily cleanable parts? An electric wok that can't be cleaned easily is one that will be going back to the store or out to Goodwill very soon after its purchase.