Vauxhall Corsa Electric Running Costs UK 2026
Design 51kWh
Last updated: July 2026
Cost per mile
7.1p
home 26.1p/kWh
Annual (10k mi)
£991
80% home
Real-world range
185 mi
WLTP: 222 mi
Peak DC charge
100kW
CCS
The Vauxhall Corsa has been Britain's bestselling car multiple times — the Electric version brings that familiar body and practicality with a 51kWh battery and 222-mile WLTP range. Built on the same e-CMP platform as the Peugeot e-208, it targets the vast pool of UK drivers who already know and trust the Corsa badge.
Running costs: Vauxhall Corsa Electric
At 3.7 miles per kWh, the Corsa Electric costs approximately 7.1p per mile on the home tariff. The petrol Corsa at 47 MPG costs approximately 14.8p per mile at July 2026 prices. Annual saving at 10,000 miles is approximately £780. The price premium of around £8,500 means a fuel-only break-even of approximately 11 years — but company car BiK savings compress this significantly.
| Annual mileage | 100% home (26.1p) | 80% home / 20% public | 50/50 split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 miles | £564 | £793 | £1136 |
| 10,000 miles | £705 | £991 | £1420 |
| 12,000 miles | £846 | £1190 | £1704 |
| 15,000 miles | £1058 | £1487 | £2130 |
| 20,000 miles | £1411 | £1983 | £2841 |
Public charging rate: 79p/kWh. Costs calculated on real-world efficiency of 3.7 mi/kWh.
Charging
100kW DC charging matches the e-208, with 10–80% in around 26 minutes. The 51kWh battery charges fully on a 7kW home wallbox in roughly 7.5 hours overnight.
Battery capacity
51 kWh
Peak DC charge
100kW
Charge port
CCS (DC) / Type 2 (AC)
Efficiency
3.7 mi/kWh
Key fact
The Corsa Electric shares its platform with the Peugeot e-208 and DS 3 E-Tense — the same engineering underneath three different badges.
Who is the Corsa Electric best suited for?
Best for
- ✓Existing Vauxhall Corsa owners
- ✓Urban commuters
- ✓Company car drivers (2% BiK)
- ✓Those wanting the most familiar EV switching experience
Less ideal for
- !Long-distance drivers (185-mile real-world range requires planning)
- !Buyers wanting maximum value (BYD Dolphin offers more for less)
- !Large families needing boot space
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Vauxhall Corsa Electric cost per mile in the UK?
At a standard home tariff of 26.1p/kWh (the Ofgem price cap rate for July–September 2026), the Vauxhall Corsa Electric costs approximately 7.1p per mile. On an overnight EV tariff at 7p/kWh, this drops to 1.9p per mile.
What is the real-world range of the Vauxhall Corsa Electric?
The Vauxhall Corsa Electric has a real-world range of approximately 185 miles in typical UK mixed driving conditions. The official WLTP figure is 222 miles, which is measured under standardised test conditions and is typically higher than real-world performance.
How fast does the Vauxhall Corsa Electric charge?
The Vauxhall Corsa Electric supports up to 100kW DC fast charging via CCS (DC) / Type 2 (AC). AC home charging is also supported. The charge time from 10–80% varies depending on the available charger speed.
How much does it cost to run a Vauxhall Corsa Electric per year in the UK?
At 10,000 miles per year and 80% home charging (26.1p/kWh) with 20% public charging (79p/kWh), the Vauxhall Corsa Electric costs approximately £991 per year in electricity.