Vauxhall vans: electric for the same monthly price as diesel

Key Takeaways

• Vauxhall Combo Electric and Vivaro Electric achieve transactional price parity with equivalent diesel versions.

• Identical monthly payments are available through Stellantis Financial Services Conditional Sale, LEASYS Business Contract Hire and SFS Finance Lease.

• Retail (SME) business customers can receive an additional £1,000 saving on all Vauxhall vans during the ‘Professional Days’ sales event.

• The ‘Professional Days’ event runs until 31 May, with vehicle registration required by 30 September. 

• A complimentary Ohme EV charger with standard installation, valued at up to £1,050 including VAT, is offered to SME business customers and sole traders purchasing an electric van.

• The Combo Electric is manufactured in the UK at Ellesmere Port, the UK’s first electric vehicle-only volume manufacturing plant.

• Combo Electric offers up to 213 miles WLTP range and a 52kWh battery.

• Vivaro Electric offers up to 219 miles WLTP range and a 75kWh battery. 

Overview

Vauxhall has introduced new offers that establish transactional price parity between the electric and diesel versions of its Combo and Vivaro vans. These offers enable customers to access electric vans for the same monthly payments as their diesel counterparts, supported by various finance options and additional incentives.

Electric Van Price Parity and Offers

Vauxhall has announced new offers that result in transactional price parity between electric and diesel versions of the Combo and Vivaro vans. Customers purchasing through Conditional Sale, Business Contract Hire or Business Finance Lease can benefit from identical monthly payments across powertrains.

For a limited period, LCV customers can receive an additional £1,000 saving, including VAT, on all Vauxhall van models and powertrains. This ‘Professional Days’ sales event applies to new LCV orders placed until 31 May and registered by 30 September.

SME business customers and sole traders purchasing an electric van are eligible for a complimentary Ohme EV charger with standard residential installation, up to the value of £1,050 including VAT. This offer enables customers to utilise cheaper off-peak home electricity tariffs.

Vauxhall Combo Electric

The Combo Electric is manufactured in the UK at Ellesmere Port, which is the UK’s first electric vehicle-only volume manufacturing plant. It is equipped with a 52kWh gross capacity battery and offers a range of up to 213 miles on a single charge, according to the WLTP combined cycle.

The Combo Electric provides up to 4.4 cubic metres of storage space when fitted with the FlexCargo load-through bulkhead. It has a payload capacity of up to 759kg and a braked towing capacity of 750kg

Vauxhall Vivaro Electric

The Vivaro Electric is Vauxhall’s mid-size electric van. It features a 75kWh gross capacity battery, providing a range of up to 219 miles on the WLTP combined cycle.

This model is available in two lengths: Medium (4.98m) and XL (5.33m). It offers a load volume of up to 6.6 cubic metres with the load-through bulkhead open. The Vivaro Electric can carry a maximum payload of 1,210kg and has a braked towing capacity of 1,000kg.

Offer Terms and Conditions

The £1,000 ‘Professional Days’ event saving is included in the example rentals.

LEASYS Business Contract Hire

SFS Conditional Sale

SFS Finance Lease

Standards and Methodology

Electric vehicle range figures are measured according to the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) combined cycle. WLTP is a global standard for determining the levels of pollutants and CO2 emissions, fuel or energy consumption, and range of vehicles. It aims to provide more realistic figures compared to previous testing methods by using more dynamic driving cycles and stricter measurement conditions.

Standards referenced:

• European Commission — Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP)

Positioning Context

The Vauxhall Combo Electric and Vivaro Electric models operate within the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segment, targeting SME business customers and sole traders. These vehicles are designed for commercial use, offering cargo capacity, payload, and towing capabilities suitable for various business operations. The introduction of price parity aims to position electric variants as a financially equivalent option to traditional diesel models within this utility-focused market.

Brand / Historical Context

Vauxhall Motors commenced vehicle manufacturing in the UK in 1903. The brand is part of Stellantis NV, a global automotive group formed in January 2021 from the merger of Groupe PSA and FCA Group. Vauxhall's manufacturing plant in Ellesmere Port is the UK’s first electric vehicle-only volume manufacturing plant, where the Combo Electric van is produced. As of 2021, Vauxhall was one of the first manufacturers to offer fully electric versions of all its vans, and by the end of 2024, it offered a fully electric version of every model in its car and van line-up.