I only wish that Vauxhall hadn’t reserved the powered tailgate for the top-spec Ultimate edition; the bootlid on our GS model can be a little heavy for some people, and cumbersome to open when, for example, you’re carrying several bags of shopping.
Nevertheless, it wasn’t all that long ago when a fully loaded Vauxhall Corsa Electric would set you back almost £40,000; offering all of this space for less money, the Grandland appears to be a great-value option for families who value practicality above all else.
Vauxhall Grandland Electric GS: third fleetwatch
Now that we have an Ohme smart home charger installed, we are starting to unlock some real-world EV savings
We all know the high cost of buying an EV is outweighed by its low running costs. Now, courtesy of Ohme, I have a charger installed, and can reap all the EV benefits.
Even without an EV-specific tariff, the Grandland only costs around £14 to charge, giving me well over 250 miles of range. Given that the car costs similar money to a petrol mid-size SUV, it’s a compelling package for thrifty buyers.
Vauxhall Grandland Electric GS: second fleetwatch
Our Grandland Electric occasionally forgets which brand it belongs too
Vauxhall is such a household name in the UK, it’s easy to forget that all of the brand’s models offered today are re-badged Opels. That is, until you hit the ‘off’ button on the Grandland Electric’s infotainment, after which Opel’s ‘Blitz’ logo is displayed on the touchscreen. I use Apple CarPlay most of the time, with the Grandland’s handy climate control toggles meaning I don’t have to leave Apple’s interface to change the temperature.
Vauxhall Grandland Electric GS: first fleetwatch
From light-up logos to chilled sausage rolls, it’s all in the details
