Vauxhall Corsa-e
Battery Electric Vehicle
£26,490Price from
47.5 kWh *Useable Battery
180 mi *Real Range
260 Wh/mi *Efficiency
This electric vehicle is not available yet
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 £26,490
| Availability | Pre-order |
| Expected from * | April 2020 |
| Available until | - |
Lease (BCH) from £326 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | N/A |
Real Range Estimation between 125 - 270 mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 175 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 125 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 150 mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 270 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 160 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 205 mi |
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Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.1 sec |
| Top Speed | 93 mph |
| Electric Range * | 180 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->180 mi) † | 5h15m |
| Charge Speed † | 35 mph |
| Battery Useable* | 47.5 kWh |
| Fastcharge Port | CCS |
| FC Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Fastcharge Power (max) | 100 kW DC |
| Fastcharge Time (18->144 mi) | 28 min |
| Fastcharge Speed | 270 mph |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range * | 180 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 | 230 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 148 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 175 mpg |
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 - 380 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 270 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 380 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 315 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 175 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 295 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 230 Wh/mi |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 4060 mm |
| Width | 1765 mm |
| Height | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2538 mm |
| Weight Empty | 1455 kg |
| Cargo Volume | 309 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | 1118 L |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | 0 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked | 0 kg |
| Roof Load | 0 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 |
Similar electric vehicles
Peugeot e-208 £1,440 less expensive Similar range Same acceleration Similar energy consumption Similar rapid-charging speed
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense £5,860 more expensive 10 mi less range 7% slower acceleration 6% less energy efficient Similar rapid-charging speed
Renault Zoe ZE50 R110 £820 less expensive 15 mi more range 41% slower acceleration Similar energy consumption 47% slower rapid-chargingHome 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) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 24h30m | 7 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 15h15m | 12 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 7h45m | 23 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 5h15m | 34 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW † | 5h15m | 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) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| CCS (50 kW DC) | 50 kW | 40 kW † | 53 min | 140 mph |
| CCS (100 kW DC) | 100 kW | 75 kW † | 28 min | 270 mph |
| CCS (150 kW DC) | 100 kW † | 75 kW † | 28 min | 270 mph |
| CCS (175 kW DC) | 100 kW † | 75 kW † | 28 min | 270 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 £3,500. The grant will be applied to the invoice of the car. The OTR Price including the PICG for the Vauxhall Corsa-e is £26,490.
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 an estimated total capacity of 50 kWh. The usable capacity is 47.5 kWh (estimate). An estimated range of about 180 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 125 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 270 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 15 minutes. 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 45 minutes and a charge rate of 24 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 24 hours 30 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 125 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 380 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.