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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 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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ALL-NEW ELECTRIC VAUXHALL SUV WILL BE NAMED FRONTERA

  • Sustainable mobility: New SUV to increase Vauxhall’s battery-electric line-up
  • Back to the long run: Vauxhall will current new mannequin known as Frontera later this 12 months
  • Fully electrical line-up: With the arrival of the Frontera and next-generation Grandland, all Vauxhall vehicles and vans will probably be accessible with a completely electrical model by the top of 2024

Vauxhall has introduced the return of the Frontera nameplate in 2024. The title will make its comeback on an all-new SUV mannequin.

The new Frontera, which will probably be offered later this 12 months, will probably be a enjoyable automobile with intelligent practical options. It can even show a brand new rugged interpretation of Vauxhall’s daring and pure design philosophy. The new Frontera will probably be accessible as a battery-electric automobile from the very begin.

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, stated: “The name ‘Frontera’ is ideally suited to our exciting new SUV model. It will have a confident character and be positioned right in the core of the market.”

The new Vauxhall Frontera will include a excessive stage of area and flexibility and thus attraction to prospects with an lively life-style and households alike. The newcomer can even proceed Vauxhall’s long-standing custom of bringing inexpensive mobility to a variety of consumers by being supplied at a gorgeous value.

The arrival of the battery-electric variant of the brand new Frontera, together with the launch of the all-electric model of the subsequent technology Grandland (additionally scheduled for this 12 months), will mark an vital milestone within the British model’s transition to changing into a completely electrical model. Vauxhall will then provide a minimum of one absolutely electrical model throughout its whole automobile and van vary.

The big selection of absolutely electrical Vauxhall fashions accessible at the moment already extends from the Corsa Electric, Mokka Electric, Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric, to the brand new Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric. In addition, battery-electric variations of your complete business automobile portfolio are already accessible at the moment – together with New Combo Electric, New Vivaro Electric and New Movano Electric.

Vauxhall will reveal the primary photos of the brand new Frontera together with extra detailed data on the newcomer within the coming weeks.

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Vauxhall Frontera identify returns in 2024 for Crossland alternative

Vauxhall is reviving the Frontera identify for the chunky compact SUV that can exchange the Crossland later this yr.

Due to be revealed within the coming weeks forward of deliveries beginning on the finish of the yr, the brand new Frontera is bigger than the Crossland and can introduce the choice of an electrical powertrain.

It shall be launched shortly forward of the alternative for the bigger Grandland, which would be the remaining mannequin within the Vauxhall line-up to get an EV variant. 

The authentic Frontera was Vauxhall’s model of the Isuzu MU, a rugged, mid-sized SUV within the vein of the Land Rover Freelander that was offered over two generations from 1991 to 2004.

Built in Luton, the primary Vauxhall SUV was accessible as a standard five-door mannequin and in short-wheelbase, two-door kind with a comfortable high. 

The new Frontera shall be offered solely as a five-door five-seater however will take cues from its Nineteen Nineties namesake in adopting a chunkier, extra overtly 4×4-inspired look than that of the Crossland. 

It shall be, Vauxhall mentioned, “a fun car with clever functional features” and “a high level of space and versatility” in a bid to enchantment to “customers with an active lifestyle and families alike”. 

All clues level to the brand new Frontera being a direct rival for the Dacia Duster, and like that automobile, Vauxhall has promised it is going to be provided “at an attractive price” – possible beginning within the low-£20,000s.

Images of a camouflaged prototype reveal the Frontera is clearly a radically completely different proposition from the Crossland, with chunkier, flatter edges and a extra overt billing as a small SUV, slightly than a raised supermini. 

Vauxhall’s new Vizor entrance finish, with its slimline LED headlights and contrasting wraparound ‘grille’ panel, is nearly seen by the heavy camouflage, however there – it appears – is the place the similarities finish. 

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VAUXHALL PARTNERS WITH RYZE TO DEVELOP HYDROGEN CHARGING SOLUTIONS

  • Vauxhall has partnered with Ryze Hydrogen to develop hydrogen charging options for company clients
  • Ryze Hydrogen is a UK firm specialising in hydrogen distribution infrastructure
  • Vauxhall’s new Vivaro HYDROGEN begins fleet analysis trials within the UK in 2024
  • Next yr, orders will open for the Movano HYDROGEN, which has a variety of 311 miles (WLTP) and might be refuelled with hydrogen in round 5 minutes
  • Vauxhall would be the solely producer providing two zero emission options (BEV & FCEV) enabling van fleets to decide on the one which most accurately fits their operational necessities
  • Vauxhall is the UK’s primary electrical LCV producer

Vauxhall is partnering with UK firm Ryze Hydrogen to develop hydrogen charging infrastructure options for fleet operators, permitting companies to run hydrogen automobiles and refuel them both on-site or at a situated refuelling facility.

Vauxhall’s partnership with Ryze varieties a part of the model’s wider hydrogen technique, which can inform the event of a widespread and workable hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for corporations operating fleets throughout the UK.

The partnership announcement comes forward of the Vauxhall Vivaro HYDROGEN commencing fleet analysis trials within the UK in 2024. Later in 2024, orders will open for the hydrogen model of the Movano, Vauxhall’s largest mild industrial automobile (LCV), forward of first buyer deliveries in 2025.

The Vauxhall Movano HYDROGEN supplies the proper resolution for drivers eager to journey lengthy distances emissions-in-use-free with a variety of as much as 311 miles (WLTP) and might be refuelled with hydrogen in solely round 5 minutes.

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, mentioned: “We are delighted to be partnering with Ryze to develop hydrogen refuelling solutions for customers across the country. Next year, our new Movano Hydrogen will be available for fleet and business customers to order, offering a new practical, long-range, zero-emissions vehicle. With the help of businesses like Ryze, drivers will be able to add hydrogen vans to their fleet trouble free and with accessible charging options at convenient locations.” 

Mark Gilks, Head of Business Development – Mobility at Ryze, mentioned: “Vauxhall is making hydrogen a key part of its internet zero technique. Ryze is on the forefront of inexperienced hydrogen manufacturing and provide and we’re extremely excited to be working with Vauxhall and its clients on tailor-made options to their internet zero ambitions.

“Every business is different and while some may want their own fuelling facility at their depot, others may be looking at a co-location solution, and that is where our experience comes in.”

Hydrogen LCVs supply an efficient zero-emission resolution with out compromise in payload capability or refuelling instances. Large vans such because the Vauxhall Movano largely function from depot to depot. Vauxhall’s partnership with Ryze supplies charging options for company fleet operators which require their very own hydrogen refuelling stations.

Ryze Hydrogen is a UK firm which operates reasonably priced hydrogen distribution infrastructure for industrial automobiles. Ryze is already concerned in plenty of tasks together with a low-carbon hydrogen manufacturing and allotting facility, with accompanying hydrogen refuelling services in Bradford.

Vauxhall Press Contacts:

Matthew Bendall                                                           
Head of PR, Vauxhall
matthew.bendall@vauxhall.co.uk                          
07920 163 854

Michael Lear                                                               
Performance Communications
michael@performancecomms.com                       
07813 479357

Ryze Press Contact:

Dave Burrows, Head of PR
03300 552622 / 07483 160222
dave@nathanrous.com

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VAUXHALL IS THE UK’S BEST-SELLING ELECTRIC VAN MANUFACTURER FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW

  • Vauxhall was the main electrical gentle industrial automobile (e-LCV) model within the UK in 2023 – outselling its nearest competitor by greater than double
  • More than 1 / 4 (29.8%) of e-LCVs offered within the UK in 2023 was a Vauxhall
  • Vivaro Electric continued its run because the best-selling electrical van within the UK, topping gross sales charts in December and in 2023 total
  • Vivaro was the second-best promoting van total within the UK in 2023
  • Vauxhall was the third-best promoting model within the total van market in 2023, promoting 24.8% extra autos than in 2022 in a market that was up by 21%.
  • Vauxhall is one among few producers providing fleets and companies a completely electrical van throughout its complete line-up
  • Vauxhall and its Stellantis sister manufacturers are the one mainstream automotive manufacturers to supply vans in Britain, at Luton and Ellesmere Port
  • Ellesmere Port is the UK’s first EV-only quantity manufacturing plant

Vauxhall was the UK’s best-selling electrical van producer in 2023, in accordance with the newest new gentle industrial automobile registration figures printed right now by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The model topped the gross sales charts for the third yr in a row, promoting 6,402 electrical vans in 2023 – greater than double its nearest competitor. The success of Vauxhall’s electrical vans as non-public and fleet autos implies that greater than 1 / 4 (29.8%) of electrical gentle industrial autos (e-LCVs) registered in 2023 was a Vauxhall.

Vauxhall is one among few manufacturers to supply an electrical variant throughout its complete LCV line-up. In 2023, practically a fifth (18.5%) of Vauxhall’s total van gross sales had been of absolutely electrical variants.

The Vivaro Electric, just lately named Best Medium Electric Van on the What Car? Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards, led the e-LCV market in 2023 in addition to through the month of December. In the general van market, the Vivaro was the UK’s second best-selling van, with 20,477 offered in 2023.

Vauxhall’s complete LCV vary (Combo, Vivaro and Movano) has just lately been upgraded to function cutting-edge new powertrains, new applied sciences and important worth reductions on electrical fashions in comparison with their predecessors. The success of its LCV vary means Vauxhall was the third best-selling model within the total van market in 2023, with 34,632 vans offered – a 24.8% enhance (6,895) over 2022 in a market that was up by 21%.

Vauxhall’s vans are a part of Stellantis Pro One LCV line-up, comprising within the UK of Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën and Fiat.  Stellantis Pro One mixed UK registrations stood at 94,978 vans for 2023 – up from 74,879 autos in 2022, representing a market share of 27.23% of the UK LCV market, up from 25.97% in 2022. 

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, mentioned: “It’s a fantastic achievement to be the UK’s best-selling e-LCV manufacturer for the third year running, demonstrating our long-standing commitment to electrifying Britain’s businesses. With the award-winning Vivaro Electric continuing to be the leader in electric van sales and Vauxhall accounting for more than one in four electric vans sold in the UK in 2023, it’s clear that we are the brand of choice for van drivers looking to go electric.”

Vauxhall and sister manufacturers Peugeot, Citroën and Fiat are presently the one mainstream automotive manufacturers to supply vans in Britain. In 2023, Ellesmere Port turned the UK’s first EV-only quantity manufacturing plant the place it produces the Stellantis small electrical van vary, together with the Vauxhall Combo Electric, whereas the Stellantis manufacturing unit in Luton continues to fabricate the Vauxhall Vivaro and its sister fashions.

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VAUXHALL CORSA CROWNED THE UK’S BEST-SELLING SUPERMINI IN 2023

  • Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling supermini for the third 12 months working
  • Corsa outsold the second best-selling mannequin within the phase by over 55%
  • Corsa is the UK’s third best-selling automotive general
  • Corsa Electric is the UK’s best-selling electrical supermini
  • Mokka Electric is the UK’s best-selling electrical B-SUV
  • Vauxhall ranked seventh for general automotive gross sales with 100,417 in 2023 – 19.9% (16,726 greater than 2022 in a market that was up 17.9%

The Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling supermini for the third 12 months in a row, in line with the 2023 new automotive registration figures printed at the moment by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

With 40,816 items bought, the Corsa not solely proved to be the preferred supermini available on the market in 2023 however was additionally the nation’s third best-selling automotive general. It outsold the second best-selling mannequin within the supermini phase by 55.5% (14568 vehicles).

Vauxhall’s electrical line-up additionally proved widespread with patrons, because the Corsa Electric grew to become the UK’s best-selling small electrical automotive with 3,052 bought. The Mokka Electric was additionally the best-selling electrical B-SUV mannequin in 2023, with 6,962 bought.

In general automotive gross sales, Vauxhall ranked seventh in 2023 with 100,417 – 19.9% (16,726) greater than 2022 in a market that was up 17.9%. This corresponds to a market share of 5.28%, a rise of 0.07 proportion factors on 2022.

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, stated: “The Vauxhall Corsa continues to prove popular with British motorists, while the Corsa Electric and Mokka Electric are the UK’s best-selling electric supermini and electric B-SUV respectively. Vauxhall is leading the way in electrification – we already offer six fully electric passenger cars and by the end of this year, we will have an electric version of every car and van in our line-up. We are committed to ensuring electric vehicles are accessible for everyone through our Electric Streets of Britain initiative to progress the UK’s on-street charging infrastructure.”

The New Corsa options Vauxhall’s distinctive Vizor entrance finish and an upgraded inside with a brand new 10-inch touchscreen, whereas Vauxhall’s class-leading IntelliLux LED® Pixel Matrix mild expertise is on the market on Ultimate fashions. Customers can select from a variety of environment friendly petrol engines, whereas the New Corsa Electric is on the market with two electrical powertrains together with a brand new 51kWh battery providing a variety of as much as 246 miles (WLTP). Prices for the New Corsa begin from £19,625.

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VAUXHALL ASTRA ELECTRIC WINS MEDIUM ELECTRIC CAR OF THE YEAR AT 2024 COMPANY CAR & VAN AWARDS

  • All-New Vauxhall Astra Electric named ‘Medium Electric Car of the Year’ on the 2024 Company Car & Van Awards
  • Judges praised the All-New Astra Electric for its environment friendly electrical powertrain, sharp dealing with and trendy inside
  • All-New Astra Electric options Vauxhall’s next-generation 54kWh battery and a extra highly effective and quieter 156hp electrical motor
  • Impressive effectivity of 4.2 miles per kWh supplies as much as 258 miles of vary (WLTP)

The All-New Vauxhall Astra Electric has been named ‘Medium Electric Car of the Year’ on the 2024 Company Car & Van Awards.

Company Car & Van judges praised the All-New Astra Electric for its design, dealing with and environment friendly electrical powertrain. Powered by Vauxhall’s next-generation 54kWh battery and a 156hp electrical motor, the All-New Astra Electric achieves spectacular effectivity of 4.2 miles per kWh, offering as much as 258 miles of vary (WLTP). Meanwhile, the battery’s compact measurement means the All-New Astra Electric weighs solely 58kg greater than the Plug-in Hybrid model, benefiting effectivity and dealing with.

Andrew Walker, Editor & Publisher, Company Car & Van, mentioned: “In our opinion, thanks to its traditional looks both inside & out, the Astra Electric has a better chance than many competitors of getting Joe Public into an EV, which is why it’s our Medium Electric Car of the Year. It does everything well without doing anything badly. Both the powertrain & efficiency figures are competitive against its rivals & the smallish 54kWh battery means it handles extremely well. We also love the cabin which is both stylish & practical.”

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, mentioned: “We are thrilled the All-New Astra Electric has been named ‘Medium Electric Car of the Year’ at the 2024 Company Car & Van Awards. This is just one of several awards the Astra Electric has already received, as it continues to win praise from experts for its efficient electric powertrain, striking design and practicality  – proof that it’s the ideal choice for customers looking to make the switch to electric.”

With zero-emissions-in-use, the All-New Astra Electric qualifies for a Benefit-in-Kind charge of simply 2% (2023/24), making it notably properly suited to each fleet and enterprise customers. The arrival of the All-New Astra Sports Tourer Electric, one in all a small variety of electrical property vehicles obtainable in the marketplace, means Vauxhall now provides six absolutely electrical passenger automobiles and can supply a completely electrical model of each mannequin from 2024.

  

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VAUXHALL REVEALS UPDATED COMBO LIFE ELECTRIC AND VIVARO LIFE ELECTRIC MODELS

  • Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric up to date with new design and elevated vary, new motors and battery choices
  • Combo Life Electric now able to as much as 205 miles (WLTP) – up 18 per cent
  • Vivaro Life Electric now able to as much as 217 miles (WLTP) – up 62 per cent, due to the introduction of a brand new 75kWh battery 
  • Updated individuals carriers characteristic Vauxhall’s ‘Vizor’ front-end design for the primary time
  • Advanced applied sciences: 18 help programs together with a high-resolution 180-degree rear-view digital camera and IntelliLux LED® Matrix Lights – distinctive in section
  • Well linked: Best-in-class connectivity with 10-inch color display and cockpit platform-based infotainment from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
  • Practical: Combo Life Electric carries as much as seven individuals, Vivaro Life Electric as much as 9
  • Combo Life Electric provides a load quantity of as much as 4,000 litres (4,900 litres Vivaro Life Electric)
  • Ordering and full UK pricing and specification set to open in early
  • From 2024, all Vauxhall vehicles and vans will likely be out there with a completely electrical model

Vauxhall has introduced updates to its Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric fashions, ideally suited to leisure, long-distance journey or as shuttle autos. Depending on the variant, the Combo Life provides house for as much as seven individuals, whereas the Vivaro Life comfortably accommodates as much as 9 occupants. In the battery-electric individuals carriers, drivers and passengers will be capable to journey even additional between charging stops, whereas having fun with excellent consolation and optimum security. The new editions of the 2 fashions every have as much as 18 help programs that make each journey extra enjoyable. These embody gear corresponding to 180-degree rear-view digital camera and new options corresponding to full LED headlights and IntelliLux LED® Matrix Light with the Combo Life.

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, mentioned: “The new Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and new Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric are ideal people carriers for everyday family life as well as for comfortable shuttle services. With plenty of space and advanced technologies, along with an attractive and modern design, they demonstrate our approach to the future of sustainable electric mobility. These battery-electric variants now offer even more range than before, allowing for seamless zero-emissions-in-use travel without compromising on comfort or space.”

The two newcomers instantly make a press release with a redesigned entrance finish. For the primary time, each autos put on the daring and pure Vauxhall Vizor, the model’s attribute facia. With the Vauxhall Griffin emblem within the centre, the Vizor extends seamlessly into the LED headlights. And within the totally digital cockpit, the driving force and entrance passenger can have a look at intuitive infotainment programs with 10-inch color touchscreens based mostly on the Snapdragon® Cockpit platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – wi-fi smartphone connection and inductive charging included.

New Vauxhall Combo Life Electric: Maximum flexibility in a contemporary design

The Vauxhall Combo Life is the perfect household car. The new mannequin will increase driving and travelling pleasure with new applied sciences, connectivity options and luxury particulars. Customers can as soon as once more select from two car lengths: The 4.41-metre model (L1) provides house for as much as 5 individuals, whereas the 4.76-metre model (L2) can optionally accommodate as much as seven passengers in three rows. If desired, the Combo Life Electric provides extra flexibility with three particular person seats within the second row. Passengers take pleasure in the most effective views with the panoramic roof with electrically activated solar safety and versatile overhead storage. In whole, 27 storage choices with a complete capability of as much as 186 litres provides loads of house for journey necessities or on a regular basis objects.

Whether planning a vacation or a big buy, the brand new Combo Life Electric is the appropriate companion. Depending on the seating configuration, the brand new Combo Life provides between 775 (L1) and 4,000 litres (L2; as much as the roof) of load quantity. The distinctive entry choice to the cargo space by way of the individually opening window within the tailgate and the horizontally foldable passenger seat backrest are significantly sensible when loading the car.

Increased vary: Up to 205 miles (WLTP) on a single cost

The battery-electric Combo Life Electric provides travel-friendly and resource-saving mobility. Thanks to the sensible underfloor location of the 50 kWh battery, it has exemplary house within the passenger and baggage compartment. The new electrical car additionally makes emissions-free journey much more nice and might journey as much as 205 miles (WLTP)on a single cost – round 31 miles (18 per cent) greater than the earlier mannequin. This is made potential by the additional growth of the totally electrical drivetrain and the extremely environment friendly warmth pump, which helps to preserve battery vary in low temperatures.

Powered by a brand new electrical motor with 100 kW/136PS and 260 Newton metres of torque, the brand new Combo Life Electric can attain a high pace of 84mph. Depending on their private desire, drivers can select between the Eco, Normal and Power driving modes. To guarantee significantly energy-efficient driving, the Combo Life Electric has a regenerative braking system that may be adjusted in three recuperation ranges utilizing paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. With an 11 kW (AC) on-board charger and 100kW (DC) functionality, the battery could be recharged to 80 per cent of its capability in round half-hour at a 100 kW public charging station.

Safety first: 18 state-of-the-art help programs within the new Combo Life and Vivaro Life

Safety can also be a part of a relaxed journey. And it is a high precedence for each the brand new Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and the brand new Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric. For the primary time in its historical past, the spacious Combo Life comes with the adaptive, glare-free IntelliLux LED® Matrix gentle – class-leading. A complete of 14 LED parts – seven on either side – be sure that the highway is optimally illuminated at the hours of darkness and with out obtrusive different highway customers. The Vivaro Life additionally has full LED headlights that gentle up the night time, offering the driving force with the most effective visibility.

In whole, the brand new Combo Life Electric and the brand new Vivaro Life Electric every supply as much as 18 state-of-the-art driver help programs. The highlights embody Adaptive Cruise Control with cease & go perform in addition to the high-resolution 180-degree rear-view digital camera. Intelli-Grip with hill descent management supplies a agency grip on tough surfaces corresponding to snow, mud or sand. Sensors on the entrance and rear in addition to flank guard and blind spot warning facilitate protected manoeuvring. Numerous extra programs corresponding to Driver Attention Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Keep Assist and Forward Collision Alert with Emergency Braking full the portfolio.

Safety and luxury are additional elevated by the ergonomic cockpit, which has been redesigned in each the individuals carriers. If desired, clients can order the totally digital 10-inch driver data show, which delivers all essential data (together with from the navigation system) and, for the battery-electric variants, additionally supplies data on power consumption and charging. The new infotainment programs with 10-inch color touchscreens use the built-in Snapdragon Cockpit platform from Qualcomm Technologies and allow, amongst different issues, state-of-the-art graphics, multimedia and pc imaginative and prescient capabilities. In addition, essential capabilities could be operated by way of the “Hey Vauxhall” pure voice recognition. Compatible smartphones could be wirelessly linked to the car’s multimedia programs utilizing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and charged wirelessly.

New Vivaro Life Electric: The snug, ultra-modern VIP shuttle for as much as 9 individuals

Anyone who desires to journey with a big household or wants a car that’s each versatile and comfy to supply shuttle providers will discover what they’re in search of within the new Vivaro Life Electric. The giant individuals provider is out there in two lengths (4.98 metres and 5.33 metres) and provides house for as much as 9 individuals. If desired, it may be significantly snug within the rear with 4 impartial seats. Sensor-controlled, electrical sliding doorways on either side of the car make it simpler to get out and in of rows two and three. The optionally out there panoramic glass roof creates an much more ethereal feeling of house and allows a transparent view of the sky.

The new Vivaro Life has a load quantity of as much as 1,500 litres within the configuration with 9 seats. With 5 seats, as much as 3,000 litres could be transported and 4,900 litres with two or three individuals on board. Further practicality is supplied by the brand new Vivaro Life Electric’s top – at simply 1.90 metres it’s totally appropriate for underground automotive parks.

Travel additional: Up to 217 miles (WLTP) on a single cost

In phrases of effectivity and vary the brand new Vivaro Life Electric is even higher than earlier than. The all-electric individuals provider is out there within the UK for the primary time with a 75 kWh battery. With the 75 kWh battery, a variety of as much as 217 miles (WLTP) is feasible between charging stops – over 79 miles greater than with the 50kWh battery, which additionally stays out there. To additional enhance energy-efficiency, the Vivaro Life Electric has regenerative braking. The system could be adjusted to 3 recuperation ranges utilizing paddle shifters positioned behind the steering wheel. The shuttle and household all-rounder could be rapidly charged with alternating present utilizing the 11 kW onboard charger, which comes as normal. At a 100 kW DC speedy charging station, the 50 kWh battery could be charged to round 80 per cent of capability in round 38 minutes (45 minutes for the 75 kWh battery).

The new Vivaro Life Electric is powered by a 100 kW/136PS electrical motor. The most torque of 260 Nm is out there from the primary squeeze of the accelerator, in order that the domestically emissions-free van can speed up briskly as much as a high pace of 81mph. Depending on their preferences, drivers can select between three driving modes: Normal, Eco and Power.

With the brand new Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric and the brand new Vauxhall Combo Life Electric, households, shuttle providers and anybody who wants a spacious, versatile, and comfy car will be capable to journey in an much more fashionable and environment friendly approach. 

Customer ordering and full UK pricing and specification is predicted to be confirmed in early 2024.