Which Vauxhall cars are electric?

If you are considering switching to driving an electric or hybrid car, or you are upgrading your current model, you may be comparing options.

Vauxhall has built up a wide range of EV Vauxhall cars to provide drivers with more choice as their companion on the road.

Equipped with the latest technology and safety features, the Vauxhall electric range offers a seamless blend of aesthetics and power. With quiet, emissions-free driving and responsive handling, it is no wonder that drivers are choosing electric cars.

What is the difference between electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid?

Before you decide which Vauxhall model you would like to buy, here is a quick summary of what each powertrain means, to help you decide which best matches your lifestyle and requirements.

Electric – Operated by an electric motor (or motors) and powered by a battery pack. You can recharge your vehicle by using a home wall box or by using a public charging station.

Electric cars offer a range of benefits, including grants to go towards buying a new electric vehicle, lower running costs, zero tailpipe emissions, less noise and a smoother driving experience.

Plug-in Hybrid – Also known as a PHEV, it has batteries which power electric motors (or motors), and uses either petrol or diesel to power the engine. The battery pack can be charged at home or by using a public charging station.

Plug-in Hybrid vehicles offer benefits such as peace of mind with having a backup engine to power their car once the electric battery runs out, less fuel consumption overall, lower tax and running costs.

Hybrid – Combines an electric motor with a petrol and diesel engine. They will not need to be physically plugged in to charge as the battery is recharged automatically while you drive, thanks to regenerative braking and the internal combustion engine.

Drivers may prefer a hybrid if they don’t want to worry about charging their car and the efficiency and range offered by hybrid cars. 

Vauxhall Electric Model Line-Up 

Each Vauxhall model is now available as either hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric, so drivers can easily choose their favourite model, while still enjoying the benefits of driving an EV.

Compare each model on our website or visit the team at Snows Vauxhall to see how they look and feel at our dealerships.

How can you charge an EV car at home? 

Vauxhall partners with Octopus Energy, which provides home wall boxes to make charging your vehicle easy and convenient. Choose when best to charge your Vauxhall, so it is ready when you need it the most.

The most common wall box units are 3.4kW or 7.4kW.

All you need is private off-street parking so your wallbox can be installed somewhere safe and within range of your home’s main electricity supply. If you are not the homeowner, please get the landlord’s permission before enquiring to install a wallbox.

How can you charge an EV car in public? 

Across the UK, you will find public charging points at supermarkets, car parks or service stations, so long journeys are possible and hassle-free. These will either be rapid chargers (43 kW) or fast chargers (22 kW).

Vauxhall is committed to making residential on-street charging accessible in Britain. Working with local councils and charge point operators, Vauxhall is aiming to offer on-street residential charging across the UK, making charging your vehicle more accessible.

Running Costs of Owning an EV Vauxhall

Electric cars tend to have lower running costs compared to a petrol/diesel car, due to lower fuel expenses, reduced maintenance and service costs and exemptions from congestion and emission zone fees.

Read our running costs guide to compare the different models and how much you can save when you make the switch.

Buy an electric Vauxhall car at Snows Vauxhall

Snows Vauxhall proudly offers the full electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid Vauxhall model range so each driver can find a car that matches their requirements.

Our sales teams in Hampshire are available to compare each model with you with your requirements to find a car that is best for you.

Book an appointment at Snows Vauxhall to explore your options today.