Vauxhall Goes Electric: All Cars to Have an Electric Variant by 2025
Vauxhall, the British car manufacturer, has announced that it will offer an electric variant of every car in its range next year. This comes as part of the company’s push to become an electric-only brand by 2028. The Vauxhall Crossland, a popular crossover, will be one of the final cars in the brand’s line-up to get a pure-electric powertrain. The electric version of the Crossland is expected to arrive with the car’s next generation in 2024.
The Vauxhall Crossland Electric will be a competitor to the Jeep Avenger and upcoming Ford Explorer. It is currently sold with a 1.2-litre turbo petrol three-pot only. However, it is expected to use a similar set-up to that of the Corsa Electric, which is fitted with a 51kWh battery pack and 154bhp motor. The new Crossland is likely to have a slightly lower range than the Corsa’s 255 miles due to its boxier, bigger, and heavier design. However, it is expected that the new Crossland will also be available with a 134bhp motor and 50kWh battery, which provides a range of 222 miles.
The Vauxhall Crossland Electric’s arrival next year, along with the Grandland EV’s, will mark “a significant milestone” for the car maker, according to boss James Taylor. Vauxhall will become one of the first established brands to offer a full range of electric variants. The EV range already consists of the Vauxhall Corsa Electric, Vauxhall Mokka Electric, Vauxhall Combo Life Electric, and Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric. By 2028, they will be joined by a reborn Manta – in the form of an electric SUV tipped to rival the Toyota bZ4X – and an electric successor to the Vauxhall Insignia saloon.
Styling for the new Crossland has yet to be revealed, but it is expected to follow the latest Corsa and Astra with Vauxhall’s new, sleeker front end and slimmer headlights. As such, pricing for the ICE models is tipped to rise from the current £22,750, with the electric variant commanding a hefty premium – in line with the rest of the EV line-up – at around £35,000.
Vauxhall’s push towards becoming an electric-only brand is part of a wider trend in the automotive industry. Many car manufacturers are investing heavily in electric vehicles as governments around the world introduce stricter emissions regulations. In addition, electric vehicles are becoming more popular with consumers due to their lower running costs and environmental benefits.
In conclusion, Vauxhall’s announcement that it will offer an electric variant of every car in its range next year is a significant step towards the company’s goal of becoming an electric-only brand by 2028. The Vauxhall Crossland Electric will be one of the final cars in the brand’s line-up to get a pure-electric powertrain. It is expected to arrive with the car’s next generation in 2024 and will be a competitor to the Jeep Avenger and upcoming Ford Explorer. With this move, Vauxhall will become one of the first established brands to offer a full range of electric variants.