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VAUXHALL REVEALS PRICING AND SPECIFICATION FOR NEW LCV RANGE

  • Vauxhall publicizes pricing and specification for brand spanking new LCV line-up
  • Choice of Prime and Pro trim ranges on New Combo and New Vivaro, whereas New Movano is out there solely in Prime trim
  • Significant record worth reductions on electrical fashions
  • Orders open now, with first deliveries from Spring
  • New Combo Electric is manufactured at Ellesmere Port, the UK’s first electric-only quantity manufacturing plant
  • New Vivaro manufactured at Luton, with restricted manufacturing of Vivaro Electric set to start in 2025
  • Vauxhall, alongside its sister Stellantis manufacturers, is the one model to fabricate vans in quantity within the UK
  • Vauxhall is certainly one of few manufacturers to supply a totally electrical variant throughout its total LCV line-up and was the UK’s best-selling electrical van producer in 2023

Vauxhall has introduced full pricing and specification for its new gentle industrial automobile (LCV) vary. With new variations of the compact Combo, mid-size Vivaro and enormous Movano vans, the up to date fashions provide a brand new exterior type and redesigned cockpit, whereas the totally electrical variations proceed to supply class-leading driving vary alongside vital worth reductions.

As with all Vauxhalls, the van line-up is obtainable with a easy selection of trims designed to make issues easy for patrons. On the New Combo and New Vivaro, two generously outfitted specification ranges – Prime and Pro – can be found from launch, guaranteeing that the variations between particular person variants are straightforward to grasp.  

Prime represents the entry level to the respective ranges, delivering all of the important tools and options drivers would count on in a contemporary van at a aggressive worth. Pro takes issues up a stage, with extra options providing additional consolation and practicality.

The New Movano retains issues even easier, with each Electric and diesel variations accessible in well-equipped Prime trim.

Orders for the brand new Vauxhall LCV vary are open now. Delivery dates range by mannequin and trim, with the primary automobiles being delivered from Spring.

New Combo and Combo Electric

The new Vauxhall Combo is out there in two trim ranges, Prime and Pro. Both diesel and electrical variations of the New Combo can be found in two lengths, with a selection of two or three entrance seats. The New Combo and Combo Electric are moreover provided as a five-seat Crew Van.

Produced at Ellesmere Port, the UK’s first EV-only quantity manufacturing plant, the New Combo Electric can journey as much as 205 miles on a single cost of its new 50kWh battery (WLTP mixed cycle) – 30 miles additional than its predecessor. Powered by an electrical motor creating 136PS and 270Nm of torque, the New Combo Electric comes with a 7.4kW on-board charger as customary (a 11kW charger is optionally available), and the battery could be recharged from 0-80% in half-hour at a 100kW public charging station.

Like its predecessor, the New Combo Electric continues to supply as much as 4.4 cubic metres of space for storing (the identical as its combustion engine siblings), whereas the 780kg payload and the 750kg towing capability are each best-in-class.

The New Combo is powered by an environment friendly 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine producing 100PS and paired with a six-speed guide gearbox. A extra highly effective 130PS variant can also be accessible and could be specified with both a six-speed guide or eight-speed computerized transmission.

Entry-level Prime specification features a smartphone station as customary, that includes DAB radio, Bluetooth® and a smartphone interface with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, in addition to Vauxhall Connect. Prime fashions are additionally outfitted with a complete suite of security methods, together with superior emergency braking, driver consideration alert, clever velocity help and lane hold help. For added comfort, drivers profit from rear parking sensors, computerized lighting management with excessive beam help and cruise management.

Pro trim provides Vauxhall’s Multimedia Pro Navi infotainment system, which features a 10-inch touchscreen with satellite tv for pc navigation and pure voice recognition. The instrument cluster can also be upgraded to a 10-inch digital show, whereas visibility is improved because of the Dynamic Surround View system. This includes two cameras, one situated above the rear doorways and one other below the passenger-side exterior mirror. The pictures – of the rear whereas driving and (when activated by the indicator stalk) of the facet blind-spot – are displayed within the new high-definition digital rear-view mirror.

Another first for the New Combo is the addition of adaptive, glare-free Intelli-Lux Matrix LED® headlights on Pro variants, changing into the primary mannequin in its section to have this expertise. Its matrix headlamps, comprised of 14 LED components, robotically reduce out oncoming street customers from their beam, guaranteeing drivers have a transparent view forward with out dazzling others.

For enhanced type, the Combo Pro additionally provides full-diameter 16-inch wheel trims, body-colour bumpers and door handles and black, power-folding door mirrors. Meanwhile, the FlexCargo Pack supplies larger practicality with a load-through bulkhead, twin entrance passengers’ fastened bench seat, fold-flat centre seat backrest with desk and two-way foldable outer seat.

Prices for the New Combo begin at £21,920 OTR (exc. VAT) for diesel variants. The New Combo Electric begins from £26,800 OTR (after Plug-in Van Grant, exc. VAT), representing a saving of £4,750 over the outgoing mannequin.

New Vivaro and Vivaro Electric

Like the Combo, the New Vivaro and Vivaro Electric can be found in Prime and Pro trim ranges. Both variations can be found in two lengths (4.98m and 5.33m), as a Panel Van, Crew Van/Doublecab and a platform-chassis for quite a lot of physique sorts. Depending on the model, the New Vivaro presents as much as 6.6m3 of cargo quantity and 1.4 tonnes of payload.

The Vivaro Electric was the UK’s best-selling electrical van in 2023 and from Spring 2025 will start restricted manufacturing at Vauxhall’s Luton manufacturing plant. Drivers of the most recent model will profit from a spread of as much as 217 miles (WLTP), a rise of 12 miles over the outgoing mannequin. The New Vivaro Electric’s 75kWh battery could be charged utilizing the usual 7.4kW onboard charger (an 11kW charger is optionally available), whereas a 5-80% cost takes simply 45 minutes at a 100kW public charger. A novel function on this section is the ‘e-Power Take-off Unit’, which can be utilized to provide smaller instruments or fridge items for cooled vans with energy from the traction battery.

Internal combustion variations of the New Vivaro can be found with both a 1.5-litre (120PS) turbo diesel engine paired with a six-speed guide gearbox, or a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine in two states of tune – 145PS or 180PS. The former could be mixed with both a six-speed guide or eight-speed computerized transmission, with the extra highly effective variant accessible solely as an computerized.

As customary, the New Vivaro is provided with a 10-inch HD touchscreen with wi-fi smartphone mirroring and Vauxhall Connect. The infotainment may also be operated via voice recognition and the steering wheel-mounted audio controls. Key driving info is displayed in a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, whereas on the Vivaro Electric paddle shifters enable drivers to select from three ranges of regenerative braking.

Prime trim contains a variety of security and driver help options, akin to a full-height metal bulkhead, rear parking sensors, clever velocity help, lane hold help and driver consideration alert. Pro trim provides Dynamic Surround View, which features a digital rear view mirror and passenger facet digital camera, blind spot detection, flank guard detection of fastened obstacles, a 180-degree rear parking digital camera and entrance and rear parking sensors.

Other key additions on Pro trim embody an upgraded infotainment system with satellite tv for pc navigation, ECO LED headlights and entrance fog lights. Visual enhancements embody 17-inch metal wheels with full-diameter wheel trims (or optionally available 17-inch alloy wheels), body-colour entrance and rear bumpers, side-mouldings and door handles. A FlexCargo load-through bulkhead, power-folding door mirrors and fold-flat centre seat backrest offering a flat work floor provide even larger ease of use.

Prices for the New Vivaro begin at £28,625 OTR (exc. VAT). The New Vivaro Electric begins from £37,805 OTR (after Plug-in Van Grant, exc. VAT) representing a saving of £2,580 over the outgoing 75kWh mannequin.

New Movano and Movano Electric

The New Movano and Movano Electric can be found solely in highly-equipped Prime trim. Customers can select from a variety of physique types, with a selection of three automobile lengths, two wheelbases and three heights, in addition to Panel Van, Window Van, chassis Doublecab, platform and again to again variations. The largest van in Vauxhall’s LCV line-up presents distinctive practicality, with as much as 17m3 of cargo quantity and a payload of as much as two tonnes.

The New Movano Electric is powered by an electrical motor producing 272PS and 400Nm of torque – will increase of 150PS and 140Nm over its predecessor. Thanks to the brand new 110kWh battery, the New Movano Electric can cowl as much as 261 miles (WLTP) on a single cost and is provided as customary with a three-phase 11kW onboard charger. It can also be the primary Vauxhall able to charging at 150kW from a DC speedy charger, enabling a 0-80% cost in simply 55 minutes.

Additional practicality is offered by the brand new, optionally available 230V socket, positioned conveniently within the centre of the dashboard. This helps to simply cost electrical gadgets akin to laptops, electrical software batteries, tablets and different low energy home equipment that require electrical energy as much as 150 Watts.

Movano clients will be capable of select from one other zero-emissions-in-use possibility from later this 12 months, with orders for the Movano HYDROGEN set to open in This autumn forward of first deliveries in 2025. The modern hydrogen gasoline cell automobile will provide a spread of as much as 311 miles (WLTP) and could be refuelled in roughly 5 minutes. 

The New Movano can also be accessible with a 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine producing 140PS and paired with a six-speed guide or eight-speed computerized gearbox. A 180PS model may also be specified with the automated gearbox.

An in depth array of security methods are included as customary on the New Movano, together with a rear-view parking digital camera, rear parking sensors, site visitors signal recognition and clever velocity help. The Movano can also be able to stage two autonomous driving for the primary time (accessible on computerized fashions together with particular possibility packs). The mixture of adaptive cruise management with ‘Stop & Go’ operate, lane positioning help and site visitors jam help permits the Movano to steer, brake and speed up itself at speeds as much as 18mph – for instance in gradual site visitors – offered that the driving force’s fingers stay on the steering wheel.

Inside, the New Movano Electric is fitted with a 10-inch touchscreen that includes a totally built-in TomTom® satellite tv for pc navigation system, voice recognition and Apple CarPlay™/Android Auto™. Electric fashions are additionally outfitted with Vauxhall Connect and a seven-inch digital instrument cluster. Meanwhile, the diesel Movano includes a five-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth® and DAB radio, mixed with a 3.5-inch driver info show.

For larger consolation and comfort, the Movano Electric advantages from keyless entry and go, an digital parking brake and computerized air-con.

Prices for the New Movano (L2H1 Panel Van) begin at £32,285 OTR (exc. VAT), whereas the Movano Electric (L3H2 Panel Van) is out there from £46,135 OTR (after Plug-in Van Grant, exc. VAT) – a saving of £12,350 in comparison with the outgoing mannequin.

Pricing

Combo and Combo Electric

Model

Trim

Version

Price

(exc. VAT)

OTR RRP after PiVG (exc. VAT)

Combo Electric

Prime

136PS 50kWh Panel Van

£29,300

£26,800

136PS 50kWh XL Panel Van

£30,250

£27,750

136PS 50kWh XL Crew Van

£31,850

£29,350

Pro

136PS 50kWh Panel Van

£31,600

£29,100

136PS 50kWh XL Panel Van

£32,550

£30,050

Combo

Prime

1.5 (100PS) Turbo D Panel Van

£20,850

£21,920

1.5 (130PS) Turbo D auto Panel Van

£23,250

£24,320

1.5 (100PS) Turbo D XL Panel Van

£21,800

£22,870

1.5 (130PS) Turbo D auto XL Panel Van

£24,200

£25,270

1.5 (100PS) Turbo D XL Crew Van

£23,400

£24,470

Pro

1.5 (100PS) Turbo D Panel Van

£23,150

£24,220

1.5 (130PS) Turbo D Panel Van

£24,100

£25,170

1.5 (130PS) Turbo D auto Panel Van

£25,550

£26,620

1.5 (100PS) Turbo D XL Panel Van

£24,100

£25,170

1.5 (130PS) Turbo D auto XL Panel Van

£26,500

£27,570

Vivaro and Vivaro Electric

Model

Trim

Version

Price

(exc. VAT)

OTR RRP after PiVG (exc. VAT)

Vivaro Electric

Prime

136PS 75kWh Panel Van

£42,055

£37,805

136PS 75kWh XL Panel Van

£42,855

£38,605

136PS 75kWh Doublecab

£44,755

£40,505

136PS 75kWh XL Doublecab

£44,955

£40,705

136PS 75kWh Platform Cab

£41,705

N/A

Pro

136PS 75kWh Panel Van

£44,730

£40,480

136PS 75kWh XL Panel Van

£45,530

£41,280

136PS 75kWh Doublecab

£47,430

£43,180

136PS 75kWh XL Doublecab

£47,630

£43,380

Vivaro

Prime

1.5 (120PS) Turbo D S/S Panel Van*

£27,555

£28,625

2.0 (145PS) Turbo D Panel Van

£28,855

£29,925

2.0 (145PS) Turbo D S/S auto Panel Van

£30,355

£31,425

1.5 (120PS) Turbo D S/S XL Panel Van

£28,455

£29,525

2.0 (145PS) Turbo D XL Panel Van

£29,755

£30,825

2.0 (145PS) Turbo D S/S auto XL Panel Van

£31,255

£32,325

2.0 (145PS) Turbo D Doublecab

£31,555

£32,625

2.0 (145PS) Turbo D XL Doublecab

£31,755

£32,825

Pro

1.5 (120PS) Turbo D S/S Panel Van

£30,230

£31,300

2.0 (145PS) Turbo D Panel Van

£31,530

£32,600

1.5 (120PS) Turbo D S/S XL Panel Van

£31,130

£32,200

2.0 (145PS) Turbo D XL Panel Van

£32,430

£33,500

Movano and Movano Electric

Model

Trim

Category**

Version

Price

(exc. VAT)

OTR RRP after PiVG (exc. VAT)

Movano Electric

Prime

N1

272PS 110kWh L3 H2 Panel Van

£50,385

£46,135

N2

272PS 110kWh L3 H2 Panel Van

£51,195

£46,945

N2

272PS 110kWh L3 H3 Panel Van

£52,005

£47,755

N2

272PS 110kWh L4 H2 Panel Van

£52,005

£47,755

N2

272PS 110kWh L4 H2 Glazed Panel Van

£52,455

£48,205

N2

272PS 110kWh L4 H3 Panel Van

£52,815

£48,565

Movano

Prime

N1

2.2 (140PS) Turbo D S/S L2 H1 Panel Van

£31,215

£32,285

N1

2.2 (140PS) Turbo D S/S L2 H2 Panel Van

£32,025

£33,095

N1

2.2 (140PS) Turbo D S/S auto L2 H2 Panel Van

£34,125

£35,195

N1

2.2 (140PS) Turbo D S/S L3 H2 Panel Van

£32,835

£33,905

N1

2.2 (140PS) Turbo D S/S auto L3 H2 Panel Van

£34,935

£36,005

N1

2.2 (140PS) Turbo D S/S Heavy L3 H2 Panel Van

£33,285

£34,355

N1

2.2 (140PS) Turbo D S/S L3 H2 Glazed Panel Van

£33,285

£34,355

N1

2.2 (140PS) Turbo D S/S L3 H3 Panel Van

£33,645

£34,715

N1

2.2 (140PS) Turbo D S/S Heavy L4 H2 Panel Van

£34,095

£35,165

N1

2.2 (140PS) Turbo D S/S Heavy L4 H3 Panel Van

£34,905

£35,975

N2

2.2 (180PS) Turbo D S/S auto Heavy L4 H2 Panel Van

£38,405

£39,320

N2

2.2 (140PS) Turbo D S/S Heavy L4 H2 Glazed Panel Van

£35,355

£36,270
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VAUXHALL RESPONSE TO SPRING BUDGET 2024

  • Vauxhall responds to the shortage of incentives supplied within the Government’s Spring Budget to stimulate the UK’s transfer to electrical automobiles
  • Vauxhall has joined the FairCharge group’s name for fairer VAT coverage on public charging to match charging charges at dwelling so these with out off-street charging usually are not penalised

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, commented: “Today’s Spring Budget has not delivered the acceleration wanted to cease the UK’s transition to electrical automobiles from stalling. 

“If we’re to satisfy the rightly formidable targets specified by the Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle mandate (80% of all automobiles offered to be electrical by 2030) then there must be incentives for personal automobile patrons to make the swap to electrical as there are within the majority of European nations. 

“Vauxhall will already provide its complete automobile and van line-up as electrical by the top of this yr and has quite a few extremely aggressive affords out there however we can not drive demand alone. 

“Whilst there are sturdy incentives for firm automobile drivers to make the swap to electrical – together with for these selecting luxurious automobiles – the non-public purchaser who needs a extra attainable small or household automobile receives nothing. 

“Furthermore, if you happen to can cost your electrical automobile at dwelling with off-street parking then you’ll pay 5% VAT in your electrical energy. If you don’t have a driveway and depend on public chargers then you’ll pay 20% VAT in your electrical energy. We help the FairCharge marketing campaign for a fairer taxation on charging. 

“We would call on the Chancellor to urgently set up purchase incentives to stimulate the electric vehicle market and review the unfair taxation on public charging so that the UK isn’t left behind in the race to more sustainable motoring.”

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VAUXHALL’S ELECTRIC RANGE CONTINUES TO TOP THE RANKINGS IN LATEST SMMT SALES FIGURES

  • Vauxhall is the third-best promoting model within the total automobile and van market in 2024
  • The Corsa Electric and Mokka Electric have been the highest promoting automobiles of their segments in February
  • Vauxhall was the main electrical mild business automobile (e-LCV) model within the UK in February
  • Vauxhall is the second best-selling LCV producer within the UK thus far this 12 months
  • Vauxhall and its Stellantis sister manufacturers are the one mainstream automotive manufacturers to supply vans in Britain, at Luton and Ellesmere Port

Vauxhall’s electrical vary continued its robust UK gross sales efficiency in February, topping the charts based on the newest new automobile and van registration figures printed at present by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The Corsa Electric was the joint best-selling electrical supermini in February, whereas the Mokka Electric was the best-selling electrical compact crossover and leads the section thus far this 12 months, with 954 offered.

Vauxhall was additionally the UK’s best-selling electrical van producer in February, whereas within the total LCV market it’s the UK’s second best-selling model thus far this 12 months. Vauxhall, alongside its sister Stellantis manufacturers, is the one model to fabricate vans in quantity within the UK, having just lately introduced that restricted manufacturing of the Vivaro Electric will start at its Luton manufacturing facility throughout Spring subsequent 12 months. This follows the beginning of electrical van manufacturing at Ellesmere Port in 2023 – the UK’s first electric-only quantity manufacturing plant – with the Vauxhall Combo Electric.

Overall, Vauxhall is the third finest promoting model throughout automobile and van gross sales thus far in 2024, with its market share rising by half a share level to six.46% year-to-date. This represents 17,487 registrations, a rise of 19% in comparison with the identical time final 12 months in a market that’s up 10%.

In the passenger automobile market, Vauxhall’s market share has risen from 5.21% to five.76% year-to-date, whereas its share of the LCV market now stands at 10.18%, up from 9.77%.

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, mentioned: “The consistent popularity of our electric models, including the Corsa Electric and Mokka Electric, signifies Vauxhall as the brand people trust to make the switch to electric. We are dedicated to ensuring electric vehicles are accessible for all and are continuing to taking steps through our Electric Streets of Britain initiative to progress the UK’s on-street charging infrastructure.”

For extra particulars on Vauxhall’s marketing campaign to enhance on-street electrical automobile charging, go to www.electricstreets.co.uk.

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VAUXHALL REVEALS NEW CORSA ELECTRIC YES EDITION – AVAILABLE FROM £26,895

  • Sporty: Britain’s best-selling supermini in 2023 will probably be accessible as particular version Corsa Electric ‘YES Edition’ with dynamic GS styling
  • Strong contrasts: unique Record Red paint, contrasting black roof and badging, plus sports-style entrance seats with crimson accents
  • Attractive selection: Fully electrical 136PS powertrain with 221-mile vary (WLTP)
  • From TV to the street: YES Edition brings “Yes, of Corsa” marketing campaign to life
  • Corsa Electric YES Edition accessible from £26,895, reducing the entry level to the Corsa Electric line-up by £5,550
  • One 12 months’s free EV charging* at Tesco for all new electrical Vauxhall retail clients
  • Available to order on-line from 17 April with deliveries from May onwards

Vauxhall has revealed the particular version Corsa Electric #YES, providing sporty styling and an unique Record Red paint end with a completely electrical 136PS powertrain. The Corsa Electric YES Edition is priced at £26,895, reducing the entry-point to the Corsa Electric line-up by £5,550.

Fresh, thrilling, to the purpose – that is how Vauxhall has been promoting the New Corsa. For anybody who’s in search of easy, thrilling and electrical mobility, there can solely be one reply: “Yes, of Corsa!” The extraordinary cross-media campaign is now being delivered to life with the brand new Corsa Electric YES Edition.

This particular version of Britain’s best-selling supermini for the previous three years will function eye-catching styling, from the GS model, with unique Record Red paint and a contrasting black roof. The Corsa Electric YES Edition is accessible with a completely electrical 136PS powertrain for £26,895 – a saving of £5,550 in comparison with a Corsa Electric Design 136PS.

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, mentioned: “With the Corsa Electric YES Edition, we are bringing our successful ‘Yes, of Corsa’ campaign to the roads, offering an accessible new version of Corsa Electric with sporty GS styling. Vauxhall is committed to democratising access to electric vehicles, by offering an electric version of every car and van we offer by the end of this year and through initiatives like our Electric Streets of Britain campaign to improve the UK’s on-street residential charging infrastructure.”

Corsa Electric YES Edition impresses at first look. At the entrance, it proudly bears the attribute Vauxhall Vizor model face with a black Griffin brand. At the rear, the Corsa title is confidently displayed in black lettering, whereas the #YES emblem, a nod to the promoting marketing campaign, is clearly seen within the inside. The unique Record Red paintwork underlines the daring look. In stark distinction are the black roof, the black exterior mirror housings and the 16-inch black alloy wheels. In addition to Record Red, clients may select their YES Edition in Arctic White, Carbon Black or Graphic Grey.

The clear contrasts proceed inside: the motive force and entrance passenger take pleasure in sports-style entrance seats with crimson accents. Corsa Electric YES Edition clients are nicely linked with Vauxhall’s multimedia infotainment system, which features a 10-inch touchscreen that’s with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and wi-fi smartphone integration, alongside a seven-inch digital instrument cluster and Vauxhall Connect.

YES Edition fashions additionally function computerized lights and wipers, local weather management, LED headlights and daytime working lights, excessive beam help, keyless entry and begin, rear parking sensors, electrical entrance and rear home windows as nicely an array of driver-assistance tech. This contains lane departure warning with lane hold help, velocity signal recognition, driver drowsiness alert, cruise management with velocity limiter and computerized emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

Corsa Electric YES Edition ensures loads of driving enjoyable because of its 136hp (100kW) electrical motor and 260Nm of torque. With its 50kWh battery, it could possibly cowl as much as 221 miles (WLTP) on a single cost and could be re-charged from 0-80% in simply half-hour from a 100kW fast charger. 

Thanks to Vauxhall’s new partnership with main grocery store Tesco, new Vauxhall electrical automobile clients additionally profit from one 12 months’s free charging credit score at shops throughout the nation.*

The Corsa Electric YES Edition will probably be bought completely on-line, with orders set to open from 17 April.

For extra particulars: Corsa #YES Edition | Vauxhall

Watch the total two-minute ‘Yes, of Corsa’ advert right here:

Ready to say Yes Of Corsa? | Vauxhall – YouTube

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VAUXHALL VIVARO ELECTRIC PRODUCTION TO START IN LUTON FROM 2025

  • Vauxhall to fabricate Vivaro Electric at its Luton plant from 2025
  • Luton will turn into second Stellantis plant in UK to fabricate electrical automobiles, following transformation of Ellesmere Port into the UK’s first EV-only quantity manufacturing plant the place the Combo Electric is made
  • Luton to provide Vivaro Electric – Vauxhall’s medium-size electrical van – alongside its sister variations from Citroën, Peugeot and FIAT Professional
  • Works are beginning in 2024 to arrange the plant for restricted manufacturing of medium electrical vans, alongside continued manufacturing of ICE vans
  • Luton manufacturing plant first opened its doorways in 1905 and has been producing Vauxhall vans since 1932
  • Stellantis is the one OEM producing vans in quantity within the UK
  • Vauxhall is the UK’s primary electrical van model

Vauxhall has introduced that restricted manufacturing of its medium electrical van – Vivaro Electric – will start at its Luton manufacturing facility from the primary half of 2025.

Limited manufacturing of Vivaro Electric, and its equal fashions from different Stellantis manufacturers, will get underway throughout Spring subsequent yr, making Luton the second Stellantis plant within the UK to fabricate electrical automobiles (EV) and contributing to satisfy the rising demand for medium-sized electrical vans sooner or later.  This follows the beginning of EV manufacturing at Ellesmere Port in 2023 – the UK’s first electric-only quantity manufacturing plant – with the Vauxhall Combo Electric.  Luton is a part of the transformation to electrification of all Stellantis websites producing vans in Europe.

The Luton plant will produce the totally electrical Vauxhall Vivaro Electric, Opel Vivaro Electric, Peugeot E-Expert, Citroën ë-Dispatch and Fiat Professional E-Scudo in each proper and left-hand drive. The plant will manufacture predominantly for the UK Right Hand Drive market however can even have the ability to export to Left Hand Drive markets. Production of the equal inside combustion engine (ICE) vans will proceed alongside the electrical variations.

Mark Noble, Luton Plant Director & Stellantis UK Manufacturing Lead, stated: “Following the transformation of our Ellesmere Port facility to produce all-electric compact vans, I’m pleased to announce that we will commence limited production of our medium electric van in Luton from next year, when the first customer vehicles will roll off the production line. This is a fitting way to mark Luton’s 120th anniversary.”

Maria Grazia Davino, Group Managing Director, Stellantis UK, stated: “Whilst this decision demonstrates Stellantis’ confidence in the plant, this first step in its re-development towards a fully electric future requires the UK Government to stimulate more demand in the electric vehicle market and support manufacturers that invest in the UK for a sustainable transition.”

Opened in 1905, Luton has been residence to Vauxhall fashions for greater than a century. The first business automobiles have been assembled on the plant in 1932, with panel vans ‘VYC’ and ‘VXC’ the primary vans to roll off the manufacturing line.

Since then, Luton has continued to provide a spread of widespread business automobiles for Vauxhall. In 2001, manufacturing of the Vivaro started, which has just lately had some main enhancements as a part of a wider refresh of your entire Stellantis mild business car line-up. The plant additionally manufactures sister Stellantis fashions for Peugeot, Citroën, Opel and Fiat Professional.

Among the primary electrical automobiles to be produced at Luton, the New Vauxhall Vivaro Electric is powered by a 75kWh battery paired with a 100kW (136PS) electrical motor. It is able to as much as 217 miles of vary (WLTP), whereas a 5-80% cost could be accomplished in simply 45 minutes from a 100kW speedy charger.

Stellantis is Europe’s main van producer with 30.4% market share in 2023 and 38.8% of the European electrical van market.  In the UK, Stellantis represented 47.9% of the electrical van market final yr with Vauxhall because the best-selling producer and the Vivaro Electric because the primary electrical van within the UK. 

Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën and Fiat Professional are presently the one mainstream automotive manufacturers to provide vans within the United Kingdom. Alongside the Luton plant, they manufacture vans at Ellesmere Port, the UK’s first electrical vehicle-only quantity manufacturing plant and the primary Stellantis plant globally devoted to electrical automobiles.

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VAUXHALL ADDS HYBRID POWERTRAIN TO ASTRA AND ASTRA SPORTS TOURER LINE-UP

  • Astra and Astra Sports Tourer now out there with 48V hybrid powertrain
  • New Astra and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid function a brand new 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 136hp with a six-speed twin clutch computerized transmission and a 28hp electrical motor
  • Hybrid powertrain leads to as much as 19% decrease gasoline consumption in addition to decrease CO2 emissions in comparison with petrol variations of Astra and Astra Sports Tourer
  • Available in Design, GS and Ultimate specs
  • Orders are open now, with costs ranging from £30,025

Vauxhall has opened orders for the Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid, that includes 48-volt hybrid expertise for improved effectivity and decrease emissions in comparison with equal petrol fashions. Prices begin from £30,025 with first deliveries commencing from July.

The new hybrid powertrain, additionally out there on New Corsa and Grandland, includes a lithium-ion battery with a capability of 0.89kWh which is routinely recharged underneath sure driving situations. This is mixed with a brand new era of 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine particularly developed for hybridisation. It produces 136hp at 5,500rpm and most torque of 230Nm at 1,750rpm.

The engine is paired to a brand new electrified six-speed twin clutch computerized transmission that has been designed for hybrid purposes. A everlasting magnet synchronous electrical motor is built-in into the gearbox and produces peak energy of 21kW (28hp) and most torque of 55Nm.

Enhanced effectivity and improved efficiency

Efficient and enjoyable to drive, 48V hybrid expertise is good for the Astra and Astra Sports Tourer. Compared with the same non-electrified Astra 1.2 (130PS) with an eight-speed computerized transmission, the brand new Astra Hybrid provides a discount in gasoline consumption of as much as 19% (56.5-60.1 mpg, WLTP mixed) and considerably decrease CO2 emissions of 106-112g/km CO2 (WLTP).

In on a regular basis driving, the Vauxhall Astra Hybrid and Astra Sport Tourer Hybrid’s petrol engine and electrical motor function collectively or individually to optimise vitality consumption and efficiency.

The electrical motor permits the Astra and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid to be pushed quick distances on electrical energy alone underneath low torque necessities (e.g. when manoeuvring or underneath 18mph in metropolis site visitors). It additionally helps the petrol engine underneath acceleration, for instance when launching from a standstill. This contributes to a 0-62mph time of 9 seconds for the Astra Hybrid and 9.3 seconds for the Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid – 0.7 and 0.6 seconds quicker respectively than the equal petrol fashions.

During deceleration, the petrol engine stops and the e-motor acts as a generator to recharge the hybrid system’s 48V battery. The battery additionally shops the vitality retrieved by the regenerative braking system.

The new petrol engine has been enhanced for effectivity and operates within the Miller combustion cycle. This thermodynamic cycle is enabled by the variable geometry turbocharger, which improves efficiency at low rpm, and variable valve timing. A belt-driven starter combines with the e-motor to start out the petrol engine from chilly. The belt-starter additionally restarts the engine rapidly and effortlessly whereas driving.

The arrival of the Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid widens the powertrain choices out there to clients, with each fashions already out there with absolutely electrical, petrol, Plug-in Hybrid and sporty GSe powertrains.

Specification

In line with Vauxhall’s simplified trim line-up, each the Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid can be found in Design, GS and Ultimate specs.

Design is the entry-point to the Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid vary, and is extraordinarily nicely outfitted. It options 16-inch alloy wheels and chrome-effect badging, whereas inside it advantages from a 10-inch touchscreen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. All Design fashions function full LED lighting, excessive beam help, entrance and rear parking distance sensors as nicely an array of driver-assistance tech, together with lane departure warning with lane maintain help, velocity signal recognition, driver drowsiness alert, adaptive cruise management and computerized emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

GS provides various design enhancements that make the Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid even higher to take a look at, together with a contrasting black roof, a black Griffin emblem and Vizor body on the entrance and 17-inch black alloy wheels. Other additions over Design specification embody an Intelli-Vision 360° panoramic parking digital camera, heated entrance seats, a heated steering wheel, keyless entry and begin and the Pure Panel Pro digital show, which options an edge-to-edge glass end for the touchscreen and digital instrument cluster.

Top-of-the-range Ultimate trim enhances the Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid even additional, with Vauxhall’s class-leading adaptive IntelliLux LED® pixel headlights offering distinctive visibility at evening, whereas Alcantara seat trim and a panoramic sunroof improve the sense of favor. Intelli-Drive 2.0 can be out there and options Vauxhall’s most superior and intuitive driver help applied sciences, together with Semi-Automated Lane Change Assist and Advanced Intelligent Speed Adaptation.

Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid – Pricing

Trim

CO2 emissions (g/km, WLTP)

MPG (WLTP Combined)

BiK charges

(23/24)

P11D costs

OTR MRRP

Astra Design Hybrid 1.2 136PS e-DCT6

106

60.1

26%

£29,795

£30,025

Astra GS Hybrid 1.2 136PS e-DCT6

109

58.9

26%

£32,090

£32,320

Astra Ultimate Hybrid 1.2 136PS e-DCT6

112

56.5

27%

£35,205

£35,460

Astra Sports Tourer Design Hybrid 1.2 136PS e-DCT6

108

58.9

26%

£31,995

£32,225

Astra Sports Tourer GS Hybrid 1.2 136PS e-DCT6

111

57.6

27%

£34,290

£34,545

Astra Sports Tourer Ultimate Hybrid 1.2 136PS e-DCT6

114

55.4

27%

£37,605

£37,860
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VAUXHALL OFFERS NEW CUSTOMERS ONE YEAR’S FREE EV CHARGING CREDIT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TESCO

  • Vauxhall is providing one 12 months’s free EV charging credit score at Tesco shops with all new electrical car orders
  • Partnership supplies drivers with entry to over 2,700 EV charging bays throughout 619 shops, the UK’s largest grocery store charging community
  • Vauxhall’s partnership with Tesco comes as a part of its Electric Streets of Britain initiative to extend accessible charging options for all drivers throughout the nation
  • Entire Tesco charging community, powered by Pod Point, to be co-branded with Vauxhall as a part of the partnership
  • ElectricStreets.co.uk was launched by Vauxhall to assist the 40% of UK households with no driveway1 to go electrical. Register your avenue at: www.electricstreets.co.uk

Vauxhall is partnering with main grocery store Tesco to supply new Vauxhall electrical car (EV) clients with one 12 months’s free charging credit score at shops throughout the nation.

Powered by main supplier Pod Point, Tesco holds 2,700 charging bays throughout 619 Tesco shops nationwide making it the nation’s largest grocery store charging community, with a mixture of 7kW, 22kW, 50kW and 75kW charging stations.

While the cost factors are accessible for all EV drivers, new Vauxhall retail clients who buy an electrical Vauxhall automotive or van direct from a Vauxhall retailer will have the ability to profit from one 12 months’s price of free charging credit score when visiting Tesco.*

As a part of the partnership all 2,700 cost bays throughout Tesco shops shall be up to date with a Vauxhall & Tesco co-branded livery.

With hundreds of thousands of holiday makers per thirty days and over 3.8 million charging classes per 12 months, Tesco shops are discovered inside a 10-minute drive for over 70% of the UK inhabitants, permitting higher ease and comfort for EV drivers throughout the nation.

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, mentioned: “As electrical car gross sales proceed to develop, entry to sensible charging continues to be a scorching subject to make sure the UK can proceed alongside its electrification journey, whether or not at dwelling, on-street or at a required vacation spot.

“In partnership with Tesco, Vauxhall is continuing to support electric vehicle drivers across the country, offering free charging for any new Vauxhall customer visiting a Tesco store.”

“We’re committed to electrifying Britain and helping UK motorists to make the switch to electric. We are excited to begin working with Tesco and look forward to seeing the UK’s charging network grow, allowing even more convenient charging solutions for drivers to make their day-to-day journeys.”

Vauxhall’s partnership with Tesco comes as a part of its Electric Streets of Britain initiative. Electric Streets of Britain was launched to handle the dearth of on-street charging provision within the UK, following unique analysis that exposed over 70% of UK councils surveyed didn’t have a printed technique in place for residential on-street charging for electrical autos, and that 69% of native authorities had but to put in any on-street chargers.2

Through Electric Streets of Britain, Vauxhall has established an ‘Enablement Fund’ to assist enhance Local Authority understanding of residential on-street charging wants, working with main charging operators Char.gy, Connected Kerb and PositiveCharge.

UK motorists who wish to have on-street residential EV chargers put in close to them can register their curiosity at www.electricstreets.co.uk. The info on this new nationwide database will then assist councils throughout the UK to find out the place finest to focus their funding and assist as many individuals as attainable to make the change to electrical. 

Clare Gregorio, Head of Retail partnerships, Tesco, mentioned: “We’re dedicated to lowering carbon emissions throughout our enterprise, together with turning into carbon impartial throughout our personal operations by 2035. We wish to encourage our clients to make sustainable decisions too, similar to transferring to electrical autos.

“That’s why we’re delighted to partner with Vauxhall in providing the UK’s largest supermarket EV charging network, making it easy and convenient for our customers to top up their electric cars while they shop with us.”

By the top of this 12 months, Vauxhall will provide a totally electrical model of each automotive and van mannequin in its line-up. Vauxhall was the UK’s best-selling electrical van producer in 2023, whereas the Corsa Electric was the UK’s best-selling small electrical automotive and the Mokka Electric the best-selling electrical compact crossover mannequin final 12 months. 

For extra info, go to www.electricstreets.co.uk and www.vauxhall.co.uk/tesco

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VAUXHALL OFFERS ADDITIONAL £2,000 DEPOSIT CONTRIBUTION ON ELECTRIC MODELS DURING FEBRUARY SALES EVENT

  • Vauxhall providing a further £2,000 deposit contribution on totally electrical fashions
  • Vauxhall Mokka Electric obtainable from £349 monthly with £9,500 Vauxhall deposit contribution
  • New Corsa Electric obtainable from £309 monthly with £7,900 Vauxhall deposit contribution
  • All-New Astra Electric obtainable from £309 monthly with £5,250 Vauxhall deposit contribution
  • Additional £500 deposit contribution can also be obtainable on petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid fashions
  • Offers obtainable throughout The Vauxhall Event, which runs from 14-29 February
  • By the tip of this 12 months, Vauxhall will supply a totally electrical model of each automobile and van mannequin in its line-up

Vauxhall helps extra of Britain make the change to electrical with a further £2,000 deposit contribution on totally electrical fashions throughout its February gross sales occasion.

During The Vauxhall Event, which runs from 14-29 February, clients buying a Mokka Electric Design 136PS on finance can profit from a Vauxhall deposit contribution of £9,500. PCP funds of £349 monthly may be unfold over an extended interval due to Vauxhall’s progressive five-year PCP.

The entry-level Mokka Electric Design consists of a powerful checklist of normal gear, together with a seven-inch touchscreen with satellite tv for pc navigation and Apple CarPlay™/Android Auto™, a seven-inch digital instrument panel, 17-inch alloy wheels, panoramic rear-view digital camera, rear parking sensors and site visitors signal recognition.

Customers choosing New Corsa Electric Design 136PS additionally profit from a £7,900 Vauxhall deposit contribution with month-to-month PCP funds of £309. Both the Corsa Electric and Mokka Electric 136PS are powered by a 50kWh battery with a variety of 222 miles and 209 miles respectively (WLTP), paired with a 136PS electrical motor.

The All-New Astra Electric can also be obtainable with a £5,250 Vauxhall deposit contribution as a part of The Vauxhall Event, with month-to-month funds of £309. Powered by Vauxhall’s next-generation 54kWh battery, the All-New Astra Electric is able to as much as 258 miles on a single cost (WLTP), due to spectacular effectivity of 4.2 miles per kWh.

As a part of Vauxhall’s efforts to simplify going electrical, its electrical vary can also be obtainable with the model’s Plug & Go supply, which incorporates entry to quite a lot of charging options to assist make electrical mobility even simpler.

To simplify house charging, clients can select a wallbox from one among three authorised nationwide suppliers and unfold the fee throughout the size of their finance settlement. All new Vauxhall electrified car clients additionally obtain an Octopus Electroverse card, which provides entry to over 500,000 public chargers from completely different networks throughout the UK and Europe through a single account. Plug & Go additionally features a battery guarantee for eight years/100,000 miles and three years of roadside help as customary, offering added peace of thoughts.

Vauxhall now presents six totally electrical passenger autos throughout its line-up and can supply a totally electrical model of each mannequin from 2024.

For clients not but prepared to modify to electrical, a further £500 deposit contribution can also be obtainable on petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid fashions.

For extra data on The Vauxhall Event, please go to https://www.vauxhall.co.uk/offers-finance/event.html

PCP finance examples

Mokka Electric

Version

OTR value

Monthly fee  

Vauxhall deposit contribution    

Customer deposit

PCP supply particulars

Mokka Electric Design 136PS

£36,610

£349

£9,500

£2,009

5-years / 6,000 miles / 4.9% APR

New Corsa Electric

Version

OTR value

Monthly fee  

Vauxhall deposit contribution

Customer deposit

PCP supply particulars

Corsa Electric Design 136PS

£32,445

£309

£7,900

£2,073

5-years / 6,000 miles / 4.9% APR

All-New Astra Electric

Version

OTR value

Monthly fee  

Vauxhall deposit contribution

Customer deposit

PCP supply particulars

Astra Electric Design 136PS

£37,795

£309

£5,250

£6,009

5 years / 8,000 miles / 4.9% APR

   

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VAUXHALL INCREASES SALES VOLUME BY 48% IN LATEST SMMT FIGURES

  • Vauxhall’s complete gross sales quantity for automobiles and vans will increase by 48.4% over January final 12 months, in a market that was up by 8%
  • Mokka Electric continues to steer gross sales within the electrical B-SUV phase
  • Vauxhall is the third best-selling LCV producer within the UK
  • By the top of 2024, all Vauxhall automobiles and vans shall be accessible with a totally electrical model

Vauxhall continued its sturdy UK gross sales efficiency in January, growing its complete gross sales quantity by virtually 50% in comparison with final 12 months, in accordance the most recent new automobile and van registration figures printed as we speak by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

10,743 Vauxhall automobiles and vans had been registered in January, a rise of 48.4% in a market that was up 8%. Vauxhall’s general market share has elevated by 1.73 share factors in comparison with final 12 months, rising to six.42%.

The Mokka Electric was the best-selling electrical B-SUV in January with 606 registered, whereas the Mokka, in petrol guise, was the third best-selling B-SUV, with 2,272 registrations. Vauxhall’s passenger automobile market share in January has elevated by 1.85 share factors in comparison with final 12 months, rising to five.83%. This represents 8,327 automobile registrations within the month – a 59% improve in a market that noticed passenger automobile volumes improve by 8% general.

Vauxhall’s share of the LCV market additionally elevated by 1 share level in comparison with final 12 months, rising to 9.85% with 2,416 registrations in January – making Vauxhall the third best-selling LCV producer within the UK.

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, mentioned: “Vauxhall’s continued sales growth is testament to our commitment to offering accessible electric mobility, as demonstrated through our Electric Streets of Britain initiative to progress the UK’s on-street charging infrastructure. These figures represent a strong start to the year for the brand, and we look forward to delivering more practical and attainable vehicles for our customers, especially those who are looking to make the transition to electric cars and vans.”

For extra particulars on Vauxhall’s marketing campaign to enhance on-street electrical automobile charging, go to www.electricstreets.co.uk

  

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Opel-Vauxhall will increase international gross sales by a robust 15 per cent in 2023

  • High proportion of electrical autos: Sales improve of twenty-two per cent for electrical autos
  • Internationalisation technique working: 62 per cent improve outdoors of Europe
  • Considerable gentle business automobile progress: Sales up by 26 per cent
  • Strong progress within the C-segment: Astra and Grandland gross sales up by 57 per cent

Opel-Vauxhall grew considerably in 2023 with a gross sales improve of 15 per cent. This is the best per centage progress price in additional than 20 years. Global gross sales have been as much as round 670,000 autos giving the German-Anglo producer its highest registration numbers in 4 years.

The Vauxhall model is unique to the UK and is marketed as Opel in all different markets globally.  In its twin home markets of the UK and Germany – Vauxhall recorded a six per cent market share within the UK while Opel closed 2023 with a market share of round 5.3 per cent within the German market.  Opel can be very profitable in Turkey with a market share of six per cent. 

Florian Huettl, CEO, Opel-Vauxhall, commented: “We can look back on a very strong year in 2023. Opel-Vauxhall has grown considerably. We have made significant gains, particularly in electric vehicles, across the C-segment and light commercial vehicles. We were also able to significantly expand our international business. This is clear evidence that our strategy is working.”

High proportion of electrical autos: Sales improve of twenty-two per cent for electrical autos

The battery electrical autos (BEVs) have been extraordinarily effectively acquired by prospects. Around 90,000 BEVs bought signify a major improve of twenty-two per cent in comparison with the earlier 12 months. This impressively demonstrates the success of Opel-Vauxhall’s electrification offensive – which commits to providing a completely electrical model of each automotive and van within the line-up from as early as the top of this 12 months.

Internationalisation technique working: 62 per cent improve outdoors of Europe

Opel grew strongly outdoors of the EU 29 markets final 12 months and elevated gross sales by round 62 per cent to a complete of 101,000 autos. This corresponds to fifteen per cent of the model’s whole gross sales.

Considerable gentle business automobile progress: Sales up by 26 per cent

In whole, Opel and Vauxhall have been capable of promote 125,000 gentle business autos worldwide, which corresponds to a rise of 26 per cent in comparison with 2022. The manufacturers secured a number one place amongst electrical vans with round 17,000 models of the Combo Electric, Vivaro Electric and Movano Electric bought on the European market (EU 29). Vauxhall is as soon as once more the main electrical van model within the UK, representing practically 30 per cent of final 12 months’s e-LCV market – following on from the re-opening of the Ellesmere Port plant to solely manufacture compact electrical vans. 

Strong progress within the C-segment: Astra and Grandland gross sales up by 57 per cent

Opel additionally continued to develop within the extremely aggressive C-segment. The Astra was capable of double its European gross sales (EU 29) in 2023 with all drive variations. In Germany, the Astra completed fifth in its phase. Overall, Opel recorded vital progress worldwide within the C-segment. Compared to the earlier 12 months, the model bought round 57 per cent extra models of the Astra and Grandland.

Corsa and Mokka proceed to achieve success throughout Europe

The Corsa as soon as once more proved to be a bestseller final 12 months. In the corporate’s two largest markets, Germany and the UK, it was the primary alternative within the B-segment and the third best-selling automotive general within the UK. In Greece, the Opel Corsa was even the best-selling automotive general within the nation. In addition to main the best way in Germany and the United Kingdom, the Corsa Electric took second place within the registration statistics in its phase in Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal and Austria. The Mokka Electric was the preferred B-SUV within the UK and completed second in Germany, Spain, Poland and Belgium.

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About Opel

Opel is without doubt one of the largest European automotive producers and a frontrunner within the discount of CO2 emissions because of its in depth electrification offensive. The firm was based by Adam Opel in Rüsselsheim, Germany, in 1862 and began constructing vehicles in 1899. Opel is a part of Stellantis NV, a world chief created for the brand new period of sustainable mobility. Together with its British sister model Vauxhall, the corporate is represented in additional than 60 international locations across the globe, persevering with to enter new worldwide markets. Opel is presently constantly implementing its electrification technique to safe sustainable success and be sure that the longer term mobility calls for of consumers are met. By 2024, an electrified variant of every Opel mannequin can be obtainable.

ABOUT VAUXHALL MOTORS

Vauxhall Motors began making autos within the UK in 1903. Today, because the oldest and most acquainted of Britain’s automotive producers, its philosophy is to construct autos which are related to all. Vauxhall is one among few mainstream automotive manufacturers to supply vans in Britain at its manufacturing crops in Luton, residence of the Vivaro, and Ellesmere Port, the UK’s first EV-only manufacturing plant. Vauxhall has been the UK’s best-selling electrical gentle business automobile producer since 2021, whereas amongst its passenger automotive line-up, the Vauxhall Corsa was the UK’s best-selling new automotive in 2021. 

Vauxhall is a part of Stellantis N.V., a world chief created for the brand new period of sustainable mobility on account of the merger between Groupe PSA and FCA Group in January 2021. Vauxhall is a frontrunner in electrification – as of 2021 it is without doubt one of the first producers to supply totally electrical variations of all its vans. From 2024, all Vauxhall automobiles and vans can be obtainable with a completely electrical model.