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New Vauxhall Corsa-e 2020 UK review - pictures

We test the new Vauxhall Corsa-e electric supermini in the UK

by: Auto Express team
6 Jul 2020
Go to: New Vauxhall Corsa-e 2020 review
  • Put the Corsa-e into Sport mode and it’ll sprint from 0-60mph in 7.6 seconds
    Put the Corsa-e into Sport mode and it’ll sprint from 0-60mph in 7.6 seconds
  • Early adopters will get free six-month membership to BP Chargemaster’s Polar network 
of public rapid chargers, but this doesn’t mean free charging, just no subscription fee 
for half a year.
    Early adopters will get free six-month membership to BP Chargemaster’s Polar network 
of public rapid chargers, but this doesn’t mean free charging, just no subscription fee 
for half a year.
  • Electric motor power/range: 134bhp/209 miles
    Electric motor power/range: 134bhp/209 miles
  • Elite Nav cars ride on 17-inch wheels as standard, with 16-inch designs on SE Nav models. The Corsa-e offers a bright and varied range of colours for buyers to choose
    Elite Nav cars ride on 17-inch wheels as standard, with 16-inch designs on SE Nav models. The Corsa-e offers a bright and varied range of colours for buyers to choose
  • Battery packaging doesn’t affect the Corsa-e’s passenger space, but it’s still not the most roomy second row available in a supermini
    Battery packaging doesn’t affect the Corsa-e’s passenger space, but it’s still not the most roomy second row available in a supermini
  • Practicality Boot (seats up/down): 309/1,118 litres
    Practicality Boot (seats up/down): 309/1,118 litres
  • Having 100kW CCS charging as standard is a coup for the Corsa-e. In the Renault Zoe, 50kW charging is only optional
    Having 100kW CCS charging as standard is a coup for the Corsa-e. In the Renault Zoe, 50kW charging is only optional
  • Widescreen 10-inch display works nicely, but the graphics aren’t pinpoint sharp. SE Nav models get smaller seven-inch set-up
    Widescreen 10-inch display works nicely, but the graphics aren’t pinpoint sharp. SE Nav models get smaller seven-inch set-up
  • If the Corsa-e doesn’t take your fancy, Vauxhall’s new Mokka SUV uses the same underpinnings, and is also available with an electric powertrain
    If the Corsa-e doesn’t take your fancy, Vauxhall’s new Mokka SUV uses the same underpinnings, and is also available with an electric powertrain

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