Vauxhall Corsa Electric 2023– car dimensions: 4060 mm long, 1960 mm wide and 1433 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,544 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 267 litres.
All Electric models get a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus electronic climate control and a 7-inch digital instrument cluster. Cruise control with speed limiter, lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection are standard. Rear parking sensors come on every trim. Front sensors, panoramic reversing camera and side blind spot alert arrive on GS and higher. Ultimate adds adaptive cruise and enhanced emergency braking.
Boot holds 267 litres with seats up under the cover. Fold the 60/40 rear seats and space rises to 1081 litres to the roof. Shape is square and usable, though the battery removes underfloor storage found on petrol versions.
The Corsa Electric is not rated for towing. No tow hitch is available and both braked and unbraked capacities are zero. Payload sits at 451 kg. The car is set up for everyday commuting and light family use rather than heavy work or trailer duties.
The cabin uses padded upper dash and door surfaces with fabric or Alcantara inserts depending on grade. Front seats are supportive with six-way manual driver adjustment and four-way passenger adjustment as standard. Ultimate adds massage and lumbar. Electronic climate control is fitted on Electric models. Heated front seats and steering wheel appear on YES 2025 and Ultimate, or via pack on GS. Space is good up front but tight in the rear for adults. A fixed panoramic glass sunroof is optional on Ultimate.
Electric only, 0 g/km CO2, WLTP range up to 266 miles on 51 kWh
Service: initial inspection 8,000 miles/1 year, then 16,000 miles/2 years
Euro NCAP 4 stars (2019 test)
Standard safety: AEB with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, speed sign recognition, driver drowsiness alert, six airbags, rear parking sensors
Battery warranty 8 years/100,000 miles/70% capacity
Vehicle warranty 3 years/60,000 miles
The Corsa Electric runs solely on battery power with zero tailpipe emissions. Two packs are offered: 50 kWh giving up to 221 miles WLTP and 51 kWh Long Range giving up to 266 miles. An 11 kW onboard charger is standard. DC rapid charging reaches 80% in around 30 minutes at 100 kW. Vehicle-to-Load is available on the 156 PS Long Range from May 2025.
Servicing starts with an inspection at 8,000 miles or one year, then every 16,000 miles or two years. The car carries a three-year/60,000-mile vehicle warranty plus an eight-year/100,000-mile battery warranty that covers capacity above 70%.
Euro NCAP awarded four stars in 2019. Standard kit includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with keep assist, speed sign recognition, driver drowsiness alert, cruise control with speed limiter, six airbags and rear parking sensors. Higher grades add front sensors, side blind-spot alert, panoramic rear camera, enhanced AEB, adaptive cruise and lane positioning assist.
Ownership is straightforward with long service intervals after the first check and low BiK rates for company users. Road tax is currently zero for pure electric models.
Length 4060 mm, Width 1960 mm, Height 1433 mm, Wheelbase 2538 mm (Corsa Electric 2023-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Vauxhall Corsa Price and Specification Guide Model Year 2025.