Your Definitive Guide to the Vauxhall SUV Electric Car Lease

The Vauxhall SUV Electric Car Lease-Your Definitive Guide

The transition to electric cars for many of the UK’s fleets / businesses has very much been at the forefront of conversation in 2024. In the build-up to their election to Government, Labour professed to be overtly pro-EV with keen policies on encouraging more businesses to sustainably move forward.

Indeed, their manifesto which was heartening to many of us, has barely been mentioned or updated since the election. This is bearing in mind that Labour had even suggested moving the ZEV Mandate from the previously amended 2035 back to the original 2030 date.

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They had very much set their own expectations for the wider EV community. Indeed, EV manufacturers, charge point operators and other investment partners have become more nervous amidst the recent acquiescence. However, the recent Autumn budget for 2024  seems to have added some clarity, with EVs and energy being a particular focus:

•  EVs are to remain a big part of the decarbonisation of transport in the UK, building on the 1 million now on the roads;
•  2035 will remain as the end date for any combustion cars or vans being sold in the UK. No ZEV Mandate revision will happen;
• £200 million will be set aside for accelerating charge points, especially for on-street facilities by Local Authorities;
•  £120 million will be set aside for new electric vans and wheelchair accessible minibuses via the plug-in grant;
•  100% first-year allowances for EV purchases (cash or hire / contract purchase);
•  The Company Car Tax regime will remain beneficial for those taking zero-emission vehicles; and
•  Tax Incentives for VED (Vehicle Excise Duty) will also remain.

This isn’t just about electric cars and vans, with the Government also recognising the wider impact of carbon and green energy. In fact, Rachel Reeves has stated that the UK will become a “superpower” in the world of clean energy. This is underpinned by the £22 billion Carbon Capture Strategy (CCS) and some 11 hydrogen projects being setup across the UK.

Gigafactories are still on the agenda to help bring about home soil battery production for our cars and vans. Confidence is key to ensuring that companies and business with electric car fleets / salary sacrifice schemes are supported. It isn’t just about contract hire / leasing either, with some businesses now using cash purchase or contract purchase to own EVs.

However, what remains fundamental, is that these EVs can be purchased (or taxed) favourably, charged easily / quickly / cheaply and local communities are supported. As these new EVs become used options in auctions, we need to be ready in the UK for this adoption.

One manufacturer looking to take advantage of this move to electric transportation is the Vauxhall group. Now a subsidiary of the Stellantis conglomerate, the brand have been active in producing some of the leading SUV and crossover options in the UK. Only recently, the group confirmed the completion of two amazing new SUVs which will be ready for delivery in 2025, including:

Vauxhall Grandland

The bold new premium SUV is aiming to be a perfect family solution. Combining practicality and aesthetics, this new car wants to provide both a modern fleet but with usable versatility. The group will offer 3 trims in this range including:

•  Design - adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, Intelli-LED headlights, 10” colour touchscreen, 10” digital instrument cluster, climate control, power-folding mirrors, 19” alloys, rear body colour and high gloss black door claddings;

• GS - rear-view camera, Intelli-Lux HD, 16” colour screen, wireless charger, heated leather steering wheel, ambient lighting, heated front seats, 19” alloys, dark tinted mirrors and illuminated Griffin; and
•  Ultimate - this includes lane change assist, rear-cross traffic alert, 360 degree camera, Focal premium, HUD, heated windscreen, power tailgate, panoramic sunroof and 20” alloys.

How does the electric Vauxhall Grandland perform?

This will have a 73 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 8.7 seconds, 106 mph top speeds and 157 kW (or 211hp). Expect a combined winter range of 190 miles with warmer weather allowing for 255 miles - a combined 225 mile range.

On charging, the 11 kW AC max will allow 8 hour 0 – 100% charging times with the 160 kW DC maximum allowing 36 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 550L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 125 mpg. This model can tow 1250kg (braked) and 750kg (unbraked). This EV has not yet confirmed the Bidirectional charging.

Vauxhall Frontera

The latest innovation from Vauxhall will see a cheaper SUV / crossover arrive for UK customers. Comfortable, affordable and family-focused (with a 7-seat option), this option is aiming to bring electrification to the masses.      

There will be 2 trims in this range including:

•  Design– this will include 16” steel covers, air condiotning,10” driver display and 10” colour touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, 6 speakers, contrast roof, rear park assist (and rear view camera), hill start assist, LED lights, lane keep assist, speed sign display, cruise control, active safety braking and driver attention alert; and

•  GS –this will add 17” alloys, automatic air con, front parking sensors, power-folding mirrors, LED taillights, privacy glass, leather steering wheel, blind spot detection.

And how does the electric Vauxhall Frontera perform?

This has a usable battery of 44 kWh which offers 83 kW (111hp), top speeds of 87 mph and 0-62 times of 12.1 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 130 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 175 miles (on a full charge) - combined overall at 155 miles.

The 7.4kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 7 hours with the 100 kW DC enabling 10-80% in 32 minutes. It has a 143 mpg equivalent, 460L cargo volume and towing capacity has been announced at 350kg (Braked and Unbraked). There is no heat pump on this EV. Bidirectional charging has not been confirmed.

Need more help and advice on your new electric Vauxhall SUV for 2025?

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