Overview
Vauxhall Motors is part of the Netherlands based Stellantis N.V., which was formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Italian/ American) and Groupe PSA (French).
You may not be familiar with these names, but the automotive brands in the portfolio would be well known to most consumers. These include: Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Jeep, FIAT, Alfa Romeo etc. The Vauxhall electric vehicle (EV) portfolio includes both, battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models:
- All-Electric Vauxhall Mokka-e SUV
- All-Electric Vauxhall Corsa-e Hatchback
- Vauxhall Grandland Plug-In Hybrid SUV
- Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Plug-In Hybrid
- Vauxhall Astra Plug-In Hybrid
- Vauxhall Combo Life Electric
- Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
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The All-Electric Vauxhall Corsa-e Hatchback
Vauxhall (Opel) announced the launch of a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) Corsa in December 2018. The all-electric Corsa-e looks very similar to the hugely popular internal combustion engine (ICE) Vauxhall Corsa supermini. But this is where the similarity ends. The Corsa-e is fully electric and has zero-tailpipe emissions. It also has a longer wheelbase compared to the petrol variant.
The Corsa-e is available in only one EV battery size (50 kWh) with a claimed zero-emission electric range up to 222 miles. Real-world e-range will be lower, impacted by a number of factors, to include: driving profile, weather, road condition, tyre size, onboard services used and more. An EV range closer to 190 miles is more realistic. Of course, the EV also incorporates regenerative braking to improve efficiency and electric range.
The electric car can be fast charged up to 100 kW DC (charged up to 80% in 30 minutes) and incorporates a 11 kW AC three-phase onboard charger as standard. The Corsa electric car can be fully charged in 5 hours via a dedicated three-phase EV charger like myenergi zappi. For single-phase EV charging it will take up to 7 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge.
Though the EV can be charged via a domestic 3-PIN plug, we at e-zoomed do not encourage using a domestic plug for charging an electric car. The EV will take up to 21 hours and 45 minutes to fully charge via a 3-PIN socket. We at e-zoomed recommend charging overnight when the electricity prices are lower.
We also recommend charging on a regular basis. This way charging times are reduced and regular charging is good for the long-term maintenance of the onboard EV battery. The manufacturer offers a 8 years/ 100,000 miles warranty.
In terms of performance, the front-wheel drive Corsa-e electric car can achieve 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds (maximum power: 136 ps/ torque: 260 Nm). The top speed for the EV is 93 mph. Of course the electric car also benefits from instant torque.
The EV offers three driving modes: Sport, Normal and ECO. The ECO model is for maximum range and energy efficiency. The ECO mode deactivates all unnecessary energy-consuming features and reduces the top speed, torque and overall performance of the vehicle.
The Corsa-e offer the following features and technology (some as standard and others as options): 7-inch colour touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, panoramic rear-view camera, lane positioning assistant, lane departure warning with lane keep assist, automatic emergency city braking, speed sign recognition, forward collision alert and more. In terms of practicality, the electric hatchback offers a 267 L boot space.
Company-car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-2%) tax charge for pure electric cars. You can lease the Corsa-e electric car via e-zoomed at fantastic prices. Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Decent electric range | For those seeking a more futuristic design, this BEV will disappoint |
| 11 kW onboard charger | Interior lacks inspiration |
| 100 kW DC charging | Infotainment system could be improved |
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The All-Electric Vauxhall Corsa-e Hatchback (credit: Vauxhall)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) |
| Body Type: | Hatchback |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| Variants (3 Options) |
|---|
| Vauxhall Corsa-e GS Line (from £29,305) |
| Vauxhall Corsa-e Anniversary Edition (from £31,000) |
| Vauxhall Corsa-e Ultimate (from £31,910) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 50 kWh |
| Charging: | 100 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 30 mins). Onboard charger: 11 kW AC (0%-100%: 5 hrs) |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 0g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | 8 years/100,000 miles/70% capacity |
| Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh | £2.40 |
| Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh | £4.32 |
| Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh | £5.64 |
| Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh | £6.48 |
| Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh | £7.20 |
| Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh | £9.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh | £10.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh | £11.09 |
| Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh | £12.96 |
| Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh | £14.40 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging DC (50 kW+): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+): | 0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW): | 0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1433 |
| Width (mm): | 1765 |
| Length (mm): | 4060 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2538 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 10.6 |
| Boot Space (L): | 267 |
| Corsa-e | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 50 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 222 miles |
| EV Operation Efficiency (kWh/100km): | 16.5 – 16.8 kWh |
| Charging: | 100 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 30 mins). Onboard charger: 11 kW AC (0%-100%: 5 hrs) |
| Top Speed: | 93 mph |
| 0-60 mph: | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive: | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | 100 |
| Max Power (PS): | 136 |
| Torque (Nm): | 260 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Kerb Weight (kg): | 1,530 |
| Colours: | 7 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | Four-Star |
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