Vauxhall Corsa-e

Battery Electric Vehicle

£26,990Price from

45.0 kWh *Useable Battery

170 mi *Real Range

260 Wh/mi *Efficiency
Vauxhall has revealed the Corsa-e in Oslo on June 4th. The first all-electric Vauxhall will be built on PSA's e-CMP platform. The Peugeot e-208 and the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense will both be built on this platform as well. As a result, the Corsa-e will have very similar specifications. Production will start in january 2020 with first deliveries expected in the spring of 2020.
Please note: photos on this page are of the Opel Corsa-e!
Vauxhall has not yet released all details, specifications with an * are estimates.

Price from £26,990

Availability In production
Available since April 2020
Available until -

Lease (BCH) from £326 pcm

Annual VED £0
Congestion Charge £0
Insurance Group N/A
Price shown is On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The price also includes the Plug-In Car Grant of £3000. Lease estimate by WeVee based on 36-month unregulated business contract hire (BCH), 6+35 payment profile, 10,000 miles per annum, excluding optional maintenance package and is subject to VAT. Offer subject to status, terms and conditions.

Real Range Estimation between 120 - 255 mi

City - Cold Weather * 165 mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 120 mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 140 mi
City - Mild Weather * 255 mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 155 mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 195 mi
Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph 8.1 sec
Top Speed 93 mph
Electric Range * 170 mi
Total Power 100 kW (134 hp)
Total Torque 192 lb-ft
Drive Front

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity 50.0 kWh
Charge Port Type 2
Port Location Left Side - Rear
Charge Power † 11 kW AC
Charge Time (0->170 mi) † 5 hours
Charge Speed † 35 mph
Battery Useable* 45.0 kWh
Fastcharge Port CCS
FC Port Location Left Side - Rear
Fastcharge Power (max) 100 kW DC
Fastcharge Time (17->136 mi) 27 min
Fastcharge Speed 260 mph
Click here for all charging options
† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 7h15m and a charge speed of 24 mph.

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range * 170 mi
Vehicle Consumption * 260 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * 153 mpg

WLTP Ratings

Range 205 mi
Rated Consumption 270 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 215 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 148 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 184 mpg
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 175 - 375 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather * 270 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 375 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 320 Wh/mi
City - Mild Weather * 175 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 290 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 230 Wh/mi
Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

Dimensions and Weight

Length 4060 mm
Width 1765 mm
Height 1435 mm
Wheelbase 2538 mm
Weight Unladen (EU) 1530 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 1920 kg
Cargo Volume 309 L
Cargo Volume Max 1118 L
Towing Weight Unbraked 0 kg
Towing Weight Braked 0 kg
Roof Load 0 kg
Max. Payload 465 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats 5 people
Isofix Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle No Data
Car Body Hatchback
Segment Supermini
Roof Rails No

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2020-21

BIK Tax Rate 0%
P11D Value from £29,935
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £0
BIK @ 20% £0 pcm
BIK @ 40% £0 pcm
BIK @ 45% £0 pcm

Financial Year 2021-22

BIK Tax Rate 1%
P11D Value from £29,935
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £299
BIK @ 20% £5 pcm
BIK @ 40% £10 pcm
BIK @ 45% £11 pcm

Financial Year 2022-23

BIK Tax Rate 2%
P11D Value from £29,935
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £599
BIK @ 20% £10 pcm
BIK @ 40% £20 pcm
BIK @ 45% £22 pcm
Go to the Corsa-e on the official Vauxhall website.
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Similar electric vehicles

Renault Zoe ZE50 R110Renault Zoe ZE50 R110 £820 less expensive 25 mi more range 41% slower acceleration Similar energy consumption 45% slower rapid-charging
Peugeot e-208Peugeot e-208 £1,440 less expensive Similar range Same acceleration Similar energy consumption Similar rapid-charging speed
Range comparision based on electric range only. Rapid charging comparison based on rapid charge rate. Comparisons can be based on estimates.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Vauxhall Corsa-e. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
Charging Point Max. Power Power Time Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 23h15m 7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 14h30m 12 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 7h15m 23 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 5 hours 34 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW † 5 hours 34 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Vauxhall Corsa-e.

  • Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
  • Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
  • Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
  • Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)
Charging Point Max. Power Avg. Power Time Rate
CCS (50 kW DC) 50 kW 40 kW † 50 min 140 mph
CCS (100 kW DC) 100 kW 75 kW † 27 min 260 mph
CCS (150 kW DC) 100 kW † 75 kW † 27 min 260 mph

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

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All about the Vauxhall Corsa-e

Pricing

The Vauxhall Corsa-e has an On The Road Price (OTR) of £29,990. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The Vauxhall Corsa-e is eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £3,000. The grant will be applied to the invoice of the car. The OTR Price including the PICG for the Vauxhall Corsa-e is £26,990.

Drivetrain and Performance

The Vauxhall Corsa-e is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Vauxhall Corsa-e is 100 kW (134 hp). The maximum torque is 192 lb-ft. The Vauxhall Corsa-e is front wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 8.1 seconds. The top speed is 93 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Vauxhall Corsa-e has a total capacity of 50 kWh. The usable capacity is 45 kWh (estimate). An estimated range of about 170 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 120 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 255 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 5 hours. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 7 hours 15 minutes and a charge rate of 24 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 23 hours 15 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 100 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 75 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 115 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Vauxhall Corsa-e is about 260 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 153 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 375 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 175 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The Vauxhall Corsa-e emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from Vauxhall

The link below will open the page of the Corsa-e on the official Vauxhall site.

Go to the Corsa-e on the official Vauxhall website.