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Vehicle summary
Mileage | 0 miles |
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Fuel | Electric |
Gears | Automatic |
Battery capacity | 50 kW/h |
Electric range (combined) | 174 miles* |
CO2 emissions | 0 g/km |
Doors | 5 |
Body type | People Carrier |
Colour | Choice of colours |
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Featured specification
- 100% Electric Car
- Central facia display with digital clock
- outside air temperature and audio information
- Service indicator
- Traffic sign recognition
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Mode 3 charging cable
- Instrumentation - Speedometer
- rev counter
- low fuel gauge warning light + water temperature gauge warning light
- shift up/down indicate light
- Lights on audible warning
- Front camera system
- Forward collision warning
- Driver information display - Trip computer data
- total mileage
- service due indicator
- Multi function trip computer - Trip mileage
- vehicle range
- average speed and driving time
- Speed sensitive electric power assisted steering
- Speed sign recognition
- Vauxhall connect
- Emergency tyre inflation kit
- *Pictures shown are for illustrative purposes only
Standard specification
Driver Convenience
10" colour information display | Central facia display with digital clock, outside air temperature and audio information |
Cruise control + speed limiter | Drive mode selector |
Driver information display - Trip computer data, total mileage, service due indicator | e-Call and b-Call |
Forward collision warning | Front camera system |
Instrumentation - Speedometer, rev counter, low fuel gauge warning light + water temperature gauge warning light, shift up/down indicate light | Lane departure warning with lane change assist |
Lights on audible warning | Multi function trip computer - Trip mileage, vehicle range, average speed and driving time |
Panoramic rear view camera | Rear parking distance sensors |
Service indicator | Speed sensitive electric power assisted steering |
Speed sign recognition | Traffic sign recognition |
Vauxhall connect |
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension
Mode 3 charging cable |
Entertainment
Steering wheel mounted audio controls | Touchscreen sat navigation and infotainment with 8" screen, DAB radio, USB/iPod, Bluetooth Audio streaming, 6 speakers + Apple CarPlay/Android Auto |
USB connections in front and rear |
Exterior Features
Alloy-effect protective front skid plate | Automatic lighting control |
Black painted door mirrors | Black painted rear view mirror housing |
Body colour door handles | Body colour front and rear bumpers |
Body colour side access door rail covers | Body colour side protection mouldings |
Chrome-effect front grille bar | Dark tinted rear windows |
Dipping rear view mirror | Electric folding door mirrors |
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors | Electrically operated front and rear windows with safety auto reverse and one touch up/down facility |
Front fog lights | Hazard warning lights |
Heated rear windscreen | High beam assist |
Intermittent rear window wash/wipe | LED daytime running lights |
LED Headlights | LED side repeat indicators |
Magic wash | Manual headlight beam levelling |
Nearside and offside sliding side access door with opening windows | Rain sensitive windscreen wipers |
Rear fog lights | Reversing light |
Roof rails | Side window demist vents |
Sliding LHS kerb + tilting window | Sliding RHS offside + tilting window |
Solar heat absorbing windscreen and windows | Tailgate with opening heated window and wash/wipe facility |
Third brake light | Tinted glass including windscreen |
Warning light in instrument cluster | Welcome lighting |
Windscreen demist vents |
Interior Features
12V electrical accessory socket in centre console | 3 seat bench in 2nd row |
3 spoke flat bottomed steering wheel | 33/33/33 individual split/folding 2nd row of seats with fold flat facility |
4 speed fan with illuminated controls | 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat with reach, backrest, headrest and flat fold facility |
6 way adjustable driver seat - height, reach, backrest, manual lumbar, armrest, under seat storage, headrest | Adjustable dashboard illumination |
Air recirculation facility | Cabin particulate filter - removes dust, airborne particles and pollen |
Carpet floor mats | Chrome inner door handles |
Driver sun visors incorporating vanity mirrors with covers | Dual zone electronic climate control |
Facia on/off switch | Fade up/fade down on interior lighting |
Fold flat front passenger seat with armrest | Four adjustable facia vents |
Four load restraint lashing eyes | Front body-lock seatbelt pretensioners |
Front map reading lights | Front seat back pockets |
Front/rear courtesy lights | Full width overhead storage shelf with ambient lighting |
Fully carpeted load area | Heated steering wheel |
Height adjustable and removable front/rear head restraints | Height/reach adjust steering wheel |
Illuminated load area | Interior tailgate handle |
Large open storage pocket behind infotainment screen | Leather covered steering wheel |
Luggage compartment cover | Luggage compartment lighting |
Mistral cloth upholstery | Open storage compartment below glovebox |
Passenger armrest | Rear heater duct |
Single front passenger seat | Sliding 3rd row rear seats |
Small open storage compartment behind gear knob | Twin gas assisted tailgate struts |
Two drinks holder in centre console | Two facia mounted drinks holders |
Two foldable table with cupholders | Two individual split-folding and removable 3rd row seats |
Two large and two small front open door pockets | Two rear door pockets |
Passive Safety
ABS | Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection |
Brake energy regeneration | Child locks on rear doors |
Cornering brake control | Deactivation switch for front passenger front and side impact airbags |
Driver drowsiness alert system | Driver/Front Passenger airbags |
Electronic brake force distribution | Electronic parking brake |
Electronic Stability Programme | Emergency brake assist |
ESP | Front seatbelt unfastened audible warning and warning light |
Full size curtain airbags | Hill start assist |
IntelliGrip control | ISOFIX child seat mountings incorporating top tether anchor points located on second row rear seats |
Lap and diagonal inertia reel seatbelts | Motor Slip Regulation (MSR) - Engine Drag Torque Control |
Straight line stability control | Three 3 point rear seatbelts |
Traction control | Two inertia reel seatbelts - 3rd row |
Tyre pressure monitoring system |
Security
2 remote folding keys | Electronically protected audio equipment |
Engine deadlock and immobiliser | Freewheeling door locks |
Key left in ignition audible warning | Locking wheel bolts |
Remote control central locking | Visible vehicle identification number |
Trim
Chrome instrument cluster dial rings |
Wheels
16" 7 spoke alloy wheels | Emergency tyre inflation kit |
Full wheel covers |
Technical specification
Electric Vehicle Data
Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty | 70 | Battery Capacity in kWh | 50 |
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Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins) | 1305 | Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change | 0-100 |
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW | 2.3 | Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins) | 450 |
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change | 0-100 | Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW | 7.4 |
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins) | 300 | Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change | 0-100 |
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW | 11 | Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins) | 30 |
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change | 0-80 | Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW | 100 |
Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Charging Port Location | Left Side Rear |
Coupler/Connector Type | Type 2 | Maximum Charging Rate - kW | 100 |
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage | 100000 | Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years | 8 |
Usable Battery Capacity | 47 | WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH | 21.1 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL | 19.8 | WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH | 2.9 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL | 3.1 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City | 414 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEH | 373 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEL | 414 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb | 280 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH | 264 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL | 280 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City | 257 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEH | 232 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEL | 257 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb | 174 | WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH | 164 |
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL | 174 |
Emissions - ICE
CO2 (g/km) | 0 |
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Engine and Drive Train
CC | 1 | Gears | 1 SPEED |
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Transmission | AUTO |
General
Alternative Fuel Qualifying | True | Badge Engine CC | 0 |
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Badge Power | 136 | Coin Description | 100kW 50kWh |
Coin Series | Ultimate XL [7 Seat] | Generation Mark | 1 |
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 | 21A | NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | 91 |
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | 81 | NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | 4 |
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | 58 | NCAP Safety Assist % | 68 |
Service Interval Frequency - Months | 24 | Service Interval Mileage | 25000 |
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage | 60000 | Standard manufacturers warranty - Years | 3 |
Vehicle Homologation Class | M1 |
Performance
0 to 62 mph (secs) | 11.7 | Engine Power - BHP | 136 |
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Engine Power - KW | 100 | Engine Power - PS | True |
Engine Power - RPM | 3674 | Engine Torque - LBS.FT | 192 |
Engine Torque - MKG | 26.5 | Engine Torque - NM | 260 |
Engine Torque - RPM | 300 | Top Speed | 84 |
Test Cycles
Emissions Test Cycle | WLTP | RDE Certification Level | N/A |
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Tyres
Alloys? | True | Tyre Size Front | 205/60 R16 |
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Tyre Size Rear | 205/60 R16 | Tyre Size Spare | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
Wheel Style | 7 SPOKE | Wheel Type | 16" ALLOY |
Vehicle Dimensions
Height | 1837 | Height (including roof rails) | 1880 |
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Length | 4753 | Wheelbase | 2977 |
Width | 1921 | Width (including mirrors) | 2107 |
Weight and Capacities
Gross Vehicle Weight | 2396 | Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) | 2693 |
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Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 806 | Max. Loading Weight | 770 |
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | 750 | Minimum Kerbweight | 1626 |
No. of Seats | 7 | Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | 11.8 |
Independent review
Review courtesy of Car and Driving
Vauxhall Combo Life Electric
Even smaller MPVs offer EV options these days. Jonathan Crouch looks at Vauxhall's improved Combo Life Electric
Ten Second Review
Vauxhall's fully electric small MPV, this Combo Life Electric, gets a useful update here both inside and out, but the main change is a significantly greater driving range between charges. As a result, like its Peugeot and Citroen design counterparts, it might be tempting option if you're looking for a full-electric compact family car and don't want a compact SUV. Here, there's the option of a 7-seat cabin too, which is quite rare to find in an EV at present.
Background
Because current Vauxhall vans must all have fully electric powertrain options these days, MPV customers also get offered BEV technology. This is provided both with the large Vivaro Life Electric model and also with this smaller Combo Life Electric, which shares its design with two French counterparts, the Citroen e-Berlingo and the Peugeot E-Rifter. As with those two models, this battery Combo has been significantly updated here, with the longer driving range, smarter looks and an updated front-of-cabin experience with enhanced media connectivity. But the boxy practicalities are just as before and are unaffected by the battery installation.
Driving Experience
We'd expected that this improved Combo Life Electric would get the same improved 54kWh battery lately fitted to the closely related Corsa Electric. That is after all, what's been fitted to this MPV model's clone, the otherwise near-identical Citroen e-Berlingo. Instead, like its other cousin, Peugeot's E-Rifter, this Vauxhall must continue with the same 50kWh battery it had before, though the cells have been worked on - with some significant results. This Combo Life Electric can now go 205 miles between charges, a useful 31 miles further than before. Much the same electric motor propels this MPV, a 136PS unit with 260Nm of pulling power but a particularly modest top speed (just 84mph). And you'll struggle to get that (and particularly eager acceleration) if you select the 'Eco' drive mode necessary to get anywhere near the quoted range stat. This reduces the powertrain's total 136PS output to just 80PS and also restricts the climate system to conserve power. Vauxhall recommends that you do most of your driving in the 'Normal' setting, which increases the motor output to 107PS. The top 'Power' mode you'll need for the full output isn't really intended for sporty driving but for situations when you're carrying heavy loads. There's a three-level regenerative braking system operable via paddles behind the steering wheel. The fiercest setting increases the level of regen braking to a point where the car slows so much when you come off throttle that you'll very rarely need to use the brake, unless you're coming to a complete stop. And on the move? Well like all electric vehicles, this one has a bit of a weight problem - that drivetrain adds over 300kgs of bulk, but that arguably helps the Combo Life Electric when it comes to ride quality; you'll feel things like speed humps keenly, but at speed on the open road, it handles tarmac tears a little better than you might expect.
Design and Build
The original Combo-Life (later renamed the 'Combo Life Electric') was a rather apologetic-looking thing. A bit too van-like and sensible, even for the aesthetically undemanding customers who want a small van-based MPV. This updated model won't stop the other school mums in their tracks, but it's a much more appealing-looking thing thanks to the addition of Vauxhall's signature 'Vizor' grille design. Plus restyled bumpers and much slimmer LED headlights that can optionally feature adaptive IntelliLux matrix technology. As before, two body lengths are available - 'Medium' (4.41m) and (if you want seven seats) 'XL' (4.76m). Inside, there's a considerably more far-reaching fascia redesign than you usually get with a facelift; this model's needed it to accommodate the latest Stellantis Group media tech. Namely a 10-inch digital instrument display that provides navigational information and energy consumption data. And a bigger 10-inch central touchscreen with wireless 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-connectivity. The steering wheel's been redesigned too and has a set of paddles behind it for control of the different strengths of the regenerative braking system. The second row features a 60/40 split-folding seats, while the front passenger seat can be fully folded extending the length of the load area so that even large items, such as flat-pack furniture or ladders, can be carried inside. Medium variants with five seats feature up to 597-litres of boot space, extending up to 2,126-litres of space with the rear row folded. While 'XL' variants come with 850-litres of space, and up to 2,693-litres with the rear rows folded.
Market and Model
Prices start from around £32,000 and there's a premium of £900 if you want to progress from the five-seat 'Medium' body shape to the seven-seat long wheelbase 'XL' version. There are two trim levels - base 'Design' and the plusher five-seat-only 'Ultimate', for which you'll need close to £35,000. 'Design' spec gives you quite a lot - a 10 inch centre touchscreen, air conditioning, roof rails, 16 inch alloy wheels, front fog lights and Vauxhall remote smart phone access. 'Ultimate' spec adds navigation, a heated steering wheel and an electronic dual zone climate control. A key option is the adaptive, glare-free IntelliLux LED Matrix headlights. These incorporate a total of 14 LED elements - seven on each side - to ensure that the road is optimally illuminated in the dark and without glaring other road users In total, the Combo Life Electric can now offer up to 18 state-of-the-art driver assistance systems. The highlights include Adaptive Cruise Control with stop & go function as well as a high-resolution 180-degree rear-view camera. Intelli-Grip with hill descent control provides a firm grip on difficult surfaces such as snow, mud or sand. Sensors at the front and rear as well as flank guard and blind spot warning facilitate safe manoeuvring. Numerous additional systems such as Driver Attention Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Keep Assist and Forward Collision Alert with Emergency Braking complete the portfolio.
Cost of Ownership
We mentioned the improved WLTP-rated range in our Driving Experience section - 205 miles. To optimise range, you'll need to make full use of the car's regenerative braking system, regularly activating the fiercest mode via steering wheel paddles to maximise energy recovery during braking. As you'd want, the Combo Life Electric supports up to 100kW rapid (DC) charging, with an 80% re-charge taking less than 30 minutes, while a full charge from a 7.4kW single-phase wallbox takes 7.5 hours thanks to the 7.4kW on-board charger. Customers with access to three-phase power can specify an optional 11kW on-board charger that will charge this Vauxhall in 4 hours 45 minutes, when using a wallbox that also supports this faster home-charging solution. As usual with a compact zero emissions EV model, there's a Benefit-in-Kind first year tax rate of just 2%. That's until 2025, as is exemption from London congestion and ultra-low emissions charges. Maintenance intervals are much as they would be for a combustion model, but there'll be less for the workshop to do, so costs should be lower. There are plenty of Vauxhall outlets to choose from, so you should never be too far from one. So you can budget ahead, the brand offers various servicing pre-payment schemes that let you pay either a one-off fee or monthly instalments to cover the cost of the routine upkeep of your car. Insurance groups range between 18A and 21A.
Summary
This improved Combo Life Electric probably won't be the family car you promised yourself but it could well be the one you really need. Assuming that your Vauxhall dealer has delivered a sharper asking price quote than you could have got for this car's virtually identical Citroen e-Berlingo and Peugeot E-Rifter design stablemates. This Vauxhall's probably ideal for family folk who want a spacious compact electric vehicle - maybe as a second car - but don't want an SUV. Something that's realistically priced - on a lease deal anyway - and has an acceptable driving range. Plus this Combo Life Electric can be a van if you need it to be. Everything you really need then. And nothing you don't.
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- Performance
- 60%
- Handling
- 60%
- Comfort
- 60%
- Space
- 80%
- Styling
- 60%
- Build
- 60%
- Value
- 70%
- Equipment
- 70%
- Economy
- 60%
- Depreciation
- 50%
- Insurance
- 60%
* Figures for fuel consumption, the CO2 produced, and/or the pure electric range are provided for comparative purposes only and are based on laboratory testing. The actual figures under real world driving conditions will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions, vehicle load and the health of the battery.
Find a dealer
This vehicle is available at Motability branches.