The Vauxhall Corsa-e and Mokka-e electric cars have both received a boost to their driving range, thanks to a number of tweaks to tech and tyres.
The Corsa-e supermini’s electric range has improved from 209 miles to 222 miles, according to the official WLTP test cycle: an improvement of six percent.
The Mokka-e crossover’s range has been upped from 201 miles to 209 miles, a four percent increase.
One further tech upgrade may help the cars’ real-world driving range – particularly in winter weather. Vauxhall says it has improved the efficiency of the heat pump, which both warms and cools the cars’ interiors.
Already more efficient than traditional petrol and diesel car heaters, the latest heat pumps require even less energy from the battery – something that will be especially noticeable in cold weather, when demand on the heat pump is at its highest.
Vauxhall has also fitted ‘A+’ low rolling resistance tyres, in both 16-inch size for the Corsa-e and 17-inch for the Mokka-e.
A new design of transmission reducer, which converts the rotation of the motor into drive for the wheels, helps further boost the range.
Vauxhall is still offering its comprehensive ‘Plug & Go’ EV package for new car buyers. This includes a free home charging unit, eight years’ roadside assistance and battery warranty, three years’ servicing and a six-month subscription to BP Pulse.
The firm adds it will offer an electrified version of every car it sells, and its range will be fully electric by 2028 – “years ahead of the UK government deadline”.
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