Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life 2020– car dimensions: 4981 mm long, 1920 mm wide and 1890 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,240 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The cabin seats up to nine with flexible benches that slide and fold. Base models have manual air conditioning and a seven-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Higher trims add dual-zone climate control, leather seats with heating and massage, head-up display and a ten-speaker audio setup. Cruise control with speed limiter is standard. Driver aids include lane keep assist and advanced emergency braking on all versions. Parking sensors start at rear only, with front sensors plus blind spot alert and panoramic reversing camera on Elite.
Boot space behind the third row reaches 989 litres on long-wheelbase models up to the window line. Folding or removing the rear seats frees up to 4500 litres. The battery sits under the floor so load volume matches the diesel version. An opening rear window helps access in tight spots on higher trims.
Braked towing capacity is 1000 kg across the range with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload sits around 916 kg depending on battery size and wheelbase. The electric powertrain keeps the load floor flat for easy work or family use.
The cabin is vast and van-derived with high seating for a clear view and room for up to nine. Flexible rail-mounted seats slide, fold or remove for space. Top grades add leather, heated massaging front seats and a panoramic roof that brightens the interior. The electric drive keeps it quiet and smooth.
Pure electric with 50kWh or 75kWh battery options.
Service every 25,000 miles or two years.
Battery covered eight years or 100,000 miles.
Sister models scored five Euro NCAP stars in 2015.
Standard AEB, lane keep assist, ESP and multiple airbags.
The Vivaro-e Life runs solely on electricity with zero tailpipe emissions. Battery choices deliver official ranges from around 140 miles on the smaller pack to over 200 miles on the larger one. Home charging overnight suits most use while rapid DC tops up to 80 percent in about half an hour.
Servicing is straightforward thanks to fewer moving parts. Intervals sit at 25,000 miles or two years after an earlier first check. A three-year vehicle warranty applies with the high-voltage battery protected longer.
Safety kit includes advanced emergency braking, lane keeping, speed sign recognition and driver attention alert as standard on most versions. Airbags cover front, side and curtain positions with Isofix points in the rear. The related van platform earned strong Euro NCAP results.
Living with it means easy access via sliding doors, huge load space when seats fold and low day-to-day running costs if charged at home. The quiet cabin and car-like manners help long family trips feel less tiring.
Length 4981 mm, Width 1920 mm, Height 1890 mm, Wheelbase 3275 mm (Vivaro-e Life 2020-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Vauxhall Vivaro Life Price and Specification Guide, auto-data.net and Parkers/fleetnews.