VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELECTRIC ESTATE

Name: VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE 100kW Design 50kWh 5dr Auto
Brand: VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE
SKU: 104831
Availability: InStock

100kW Design 50kWh 5dr Auto

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 220 miles

Real World Estimate 187 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 82mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
Quoted leadtimes are estimates based on information from the manufacturer and are subject to change. We will keep you up to date during the course of your order.
If you are ordering a Used Vehicle you acknowledge that some minor wear and tear or cosmetic damage may be present on the vehicle, such as small chips, scuffs, or scratches.

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 220 miles

Real World Estimate 187 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 82mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
6
Handling
6
Comfort
6
Space
8
Styling
6
Build
6
Value
7
Equipment
7
Economy
6
Depreciation
5
Insurance
6

Even smaller MPVs offer EV options these days. Jonathan Crouch drives Vauxhall's improved Combo Life Electric

Ten Second Review

Vauxhall's fully electric small MPV, this Combo Life Electric, gets a useful update here both inside and out, but the main change is a significantly greater driving range between charges. As a result, like its Peugeot, Citroen and Toyota design counterparts, it might be a tempting option if you're looking for a full-electric compact family car and don't want a compact SUV. Here, there's the option of a 7-seat cabin too, which is quite rare to find in an EV at present.

Background

Because current Vauxhall vans must all have fully electric powertrain options these days, MPV customers also get offered BEV technology. This is provided both with the large Vivaro Life Electric model and also with this smaller Combo Life Electric, which shares its design with two French counterparts, the Citroen e-Berlingo and the Peugeot E-Rifter. As with those two models, this battery Combo has been significantly updated here, with the longer driving range, smarter looks and an updated front-of-cabin experience with enhanced media connectivity. But the boxy practicalities are just as before and are unaffected by the battery installation.

Driving Experience

We'd hoped that this improved Combo Life Electric might get the same improved 54kWh battery lately fitted to the closely related Corsa Electric. Instead, like its cousins, Peugeot's E-Rifter, the Citroen e-Berlingo and the Toyota Proace City Verso Electric, this Vauxhall gets a less dramatically improved 52kWh battery which is now supposed to be able to take the car up 213 miles between charges, a useful 31 miles further than before. Much the same electric motor propels this MPV as it did before, a 136PS unit with 270Nm of pulling power but a particularly modest top speed (just 82mph). And you'll struggle to get that (and particularly eager acceleration) if you select the 'Eco' drive mode necessary to get anywhere near the quoted range stat. This reduces the powertrain's total output to just 80PS and also restricts the climate system to conserve power. Vauxhall recommends that you do most of your driving in the 'Normal' setting, which increases the motor output to 107PS. The top 'Power' mode you'll need for the full output isn't really intended for sporty driving but for situations when you're carrying heavy loads. There's a three-level regenerative braking system now operable via paddles behind the steering wheel. The fiercest setting increases the level of regen braking to a point where the car slows so much when you come off throttle that you'll very rarely need to use the brake, unless you're coming to a complete stop. And on the move? Well like all electric vehicles, this one has a bit of a weight problem - that drivetrain adds over 300kgs of bulk, but that arguably helps the Combo Life Electric when it comes to ride quality; you'll feel things like speed humps keenly, but at speed on the open road, it handles tarmac tears a little better than you might expect.

Design and Build

The original Combo-Life (later renamed the 'Combo Life Electric') was a rather apologetic-looking thing. A bit too van-like and sensible, even for the aesthetically undemanding customers who want a small van-based MPV. This updated model won't stop the other school mums in their tracks, but it's a much more appealing-looking thing thanks to the addition of Vauxhall's signature 'Vizor' grille design. Plus restyled bumpers and much slimmer LED headlights that can optionally feature adaptive IntelliLux matrix technology. As before, two body lengths are available - 'Medium' (4.41m) and (if you want seven seats) 'XL' (4.76m). Inside, there's a considerably more far-reaching fascia redesign than you usually get with a facelift; this model's needed it to accommodate the latest Stellantis Group media tech. Namely a 10-inch digital instrument display that provides navigational information and energy consumption data. And a bigger 10-inch central touchscreen with wireless 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-connectivity. The steering wheel's been redesigned too and has a set of paddles behind it for control of the different strengths of the regenerative braking system. As you'd expect from an LCV-based design, there's simply loads of luggage room. Even the standard-length 5-seat short wheelbase model can swallow 775-litres in the boot if you load to the glassline - or 2,130-litres if you load to the roof. For the lengthier XL version, the figures would respectively rise to 1,050-litres and 2,950-litres. In addition, if you're taking really long items, with both body shapes the front passenger seat can be folded flat, allowing items like surfboards of up to 3,050mm long to be taken inside XL models. The parcel shelf at the back can be mounted in a choice of two heights and can take up to 25kg of weight (so you can even put the dog on top of the shopping). Fold the second row seats in the standard version and you'd have 1,414-litres of space available to the glassline - or a removal van-like 4,414-litres of capacity if loading to the roof - which of course is in a different league to what you'd get in an SUV or an estate car, even quite a large one. For the XL version, the respective figures would be 1,672-litres and an enormous 5,172-litres. Such are the advantages of a converted van.

Market and Model

Prices start from around £31,000 after deduction of the available £1,500 government grant. And there's a premium of £900 if you want to progress from the five-seat 'Medium' body shape to the seven-seat long wheelbase 'XL' version. There are two trim levels - base 'Design' and the plusher five-seat-only 'Ultimate', for which you'll need just over £34,000. 'Design' spec gives you quite a lot - a 10 inch centre touchscreen, air conditioning, roof rails, 16 inch alloy wheels, front fog lights and Vauxhall remote smart phone access. 'Ultimate' spec adds navigation, a heated steering wheel and an electronic dual zone climate control. A key option is the adaptive, glare-free IntelliLux LED Matrix headlights. These incorporate a total of 14 LED elements - seven on each side - to ensure that the road is optimally illuminated in the dark and without glaring other road users In total, the Combo Life Electric can now offer up to 18 state-of-the-art driver assistance systems. The highlights include Adaptive Cruise Control with stop & go function as well as a high-resolution 180-degree rear-view camera. Intelli-Grip with hill descent control provides a firm grip on difficult surfaces such as snow, mud or sand. Sensors at the front and rear as well as flank guard and blind spot warning facilitate safe manoeuvring. Numerous additional systems such as Driver Attention Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Keep Assist and Forward Collision Alert with Emergency Braking complete the portfolio.

Cost of Ownership

We mentioned the improved WLTP-rated range in our Driving Experience section - 205 miles. To optimise range, you'll need to make full use of the car's regenerative braking system, regularly activating the fiercest mode via steering wheel paddles to maximise energy recovery during braking. As you'd want, the Combo Life Electric supports up to 100kW rapid (DC) charging, with an 80% re-charge taking less than 30 minutes, while a full charge from a 7.4kW single-phase wallbox takes 7.5 hours thanks to the 7.4kW on-board charger. Customers with access to three-phase power can specify an optional 11kW on-board charger that will charge this Vauxhall in 4 hours 45 minutes, when using a wallbox that also supports this faster home-charging solution. As usual with a compact zero emissions EV model, there's a Benefit-in-Kind first year tax rate of just 2%. That's until 2025, as is exemption from London congestion and ultra-low emissions charges. Maintenance intervals are much as they would be for a combustion model, but there'll be less for the workshop to do, so costs should be lower. There are plenty of Vauxhall outlets to choose from, so you should never be too far from one. So you can budget ahead, the brand offers various servicing pre-payment schemes that let you pay either a one-off fee or monthly instalments to cover the cost of the routine upkeep of your car. Insurance groups range between 18A and 21A.

Summary

This improved Combo Life Electric probably won't be the family car you promised yourself but it could well be the one you really need. Assuming that your Vauxhall dealer has delivered a sharper asking price quote than you could have got for this car's virtually identical Citroen e-Berlingo, Peugeot E-Rifter and Toyota Proace City Verso EV design stablemates. This Vauxhall's probably ideal for family folk who want a spacious compact electric vehicle - maybe as a second car - but don't want an SUV. Something that's realistically priced - on a lease deal anyway - and has an acceptable driving range. Plus this Combo Life Electric can be a van if you need it to be. Everything you really need then. And nothing you don't.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

10" digital instrument cluster
4G connectivity + Voice control + E-call + A-call
Apple car play/Android Auto
Bluetooth connectivity
Central facia display with digital clock, outside air temperature and audio information
Connected services
Cruise control with speed limiter
Drive mode selector (Eco, Normal and Power)
Driver Attention Alert level 4 with driver monitoring camera
Driver information display - Trip computer data, total mileage, service due indicator
Forward collision warning
Front camera system
Handsfree calls via steering wheel controls and vehicle microphone
Instrumentation - Speedometer, digital battery charge level and remaining range, digital power indicator
Intelligent speed assistance
Lane keep assist
Lights on audible warning
Multi function trip computer - Trip mileage, vehicle range, average speed and driving time
One storage behind the cluster
Phone book access
RDS with traffic programme
Rear parking sensors
Smartphone projection
Speed limit information
Speed sensitive electric power assisted steering
Speed sign recognition
Vauxhall connect
Warning light in instrument cluster

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Mode 3 charging cable
V2L (Vehicle to load)

Entertainment

2 speakers + 2 tweeters
AM/FM stereo radio
DAB Digital radio
Multimedia Pro infotaiment system - 10" HD touchscreen with WiFi mirror screen
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

Automatic headlight control system
Black colour side protection mouldings
Black grained door rail covers
Body colour crossover flap
Body colour front and rear bumpers
Bodycolor license plate light support
Central rear view mirror with black painted cover
Chrome-effect front grille bar
Daytime running lights
Dipping rear view mirror
Flexible roof mounted aerial
Front fog lights
Front intermittent wipers
Hazard warning lights
High beam assist
Intermittent rear window wash/wipe
LED Matrix headlights
LED side repeat indicators
Magic wash
Manual headlight beam levelling
Painted flap shield
Painted shiny black door handles
Rain sensitive windscreen wipers
Rear fog lights
Reversing light
Shiny black door mirrors
Side window demist vents
Sliding door rail with short grained trim
Solar heat absorbing windscreen
Tailgate with opening heated window and wash/wipe facility
Third brake light
Two sliding doors with tinted opening window, offside opening window, two tinted non opening windows in row 3
Welcome lighting
Windscreen demist vents

Interior Features

1 closed cooled glove compartment in the upper part on the passenger side
12V socket in dashboard
1x 5W Light in loading area
2x USB Type C Connections
4 speed fan with illuminated controls
4 way passenger seat with armrest, shelves and storage on the back
6 way comfort driver's seat ergonomic (Reach/Rake/Height) with lumbar and armrest
Adjustable dashboard illumination
Air conditioning
Air recirculation facility
Cabin particulate filter - removes dust, airborne particles and pollen
Central front and rear courtesy light
Chrome effects instrument rings
Chrome inner door handles
Chrome interior air vents
Driver's side sunvisor/concealed vanity mirror
Fabric carpet floor trim (Row 1, 2, 3)
Fade up/fade down on interior lighting
Fold flat front passenger seat with armrest
Four adjustable facia vents
Four load restraint lashing eyes
Four tie bracket points on trunk lower area
Front door trim with textile armrest
Front map reading lights
Front seat back pockets
Full width overhead storage shelf with ambient lighting
Fully carpeted load area
Height adjustable and removable front/rear head restraints
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Individual roof light and grab handle for R1 in the overhead storage and R2
Interior tailgate handle
Large open storage pocket behind infotainment screen
Luggage compartment cover
Luggage compartment lighting
Mistral cloth upholstery
Open storage compartment below glovebox
R2 - Bench 2/3 (left) -1/3 (right). Splitfold back foldable bench seat with 3 headrests. Isofix system in each place
Rear heater duct
Single front passenger seat
Small open storage compartment behind gear knob
Twin gas assisted tailgate struts
Two drinks holder in centre console
Two facia mounted drinks holders
Two foldable table with cupholders
Two front large and small door pockets
Two rear door pockets
Two-spoke Polyurethane foam design steering wheel

Passive Safety

2x3 point seatbelts R1, 3x3 point seatbelts R2
ABS
Advanced emergency braking system
Brake energy regeneration
Child proof locks on rear doors
Cornering brake control
Deactivation switch for front passenger front and side impact airbags
Driver and passenger not fastened seat belt warning with detection for passenger
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Electronic brake force distribution
Electronic parking brake
Emergency brake assist
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) + Hill Start Assist
Full size curtain airbags
ISOFIX child seat mountings incorporating top tether anchor points located on second row rear seats
Lap and diagonal inertia reel seatbelts
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR) - Engine Drag Torque Control
Paddles for regenerative braking selection 3 level - light, medium, strong
Straight line stability control
Traction control
Two front seat side-impact airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

2x 3-Button keys (lock, load area unlock, full car unlock)
Electronically protected audio equipment
Engine deadlock and immobiliser
Freewheeling door locks
Key left in ignition audible warning
Locking wheel bolts
Remote control central locking - Operates on doors and tailgate, deadlocking, central locking activation switch on driver's door
Visible vehicle identification number

Trim

Body colour front fascia
Body colour tinted central zone

Wheels

96H XL goodyear efficientgrip

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

70
Battery Capacity in kWh

52
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)

1350
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW

1.8
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)

403
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

7.4
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

290
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

11
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

30
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

100
Battery Leased

No
Battery Type

Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location

Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type

CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW

100
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years

8
Usable Battery Capacity

50.6
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH

21.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL

17.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH

2.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL

3.6
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City

489
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEH

391
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEL

490
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb

340
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH

289
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL

354
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City

304
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEH

243
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEL

304
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb

211
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH

180
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL

220

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
CO2 (g/km)

0
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

Not Available
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

Not Available

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

Not Available
Catalytic Convertor

Not Available
CC

1
Compression Ratio

Not Available
Cylinder Layout

Not Available
Cylinders

Not Available
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

Not Available
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

Not Available
Engine Code

Not Available
Engine Layout

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

Not Available
Gears

1 SPEED
Number of Valves

Not Available
Transmission

AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Combined (mpg)

Not Available
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

Not Available
EC Extra Urban (mpg)

Not Available
EC Urban (mpg)

Not Available

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC
Badge Power

136
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

100kW 52kWh
Coin Series

Design
Generation Mark

1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

21A
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

25000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

Not Available
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

Not Available
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

11.7
Engine Power - BHP

136
Engine Power - KW

100
Engine Power - RPM

5500
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

199
Engine Torque - MKG

27.5
Engine Torque - NM

270
Engine Torque - RPM

3674
Top Speed

82

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Alloys?

No
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

205/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear

205/60 R16
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

16" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

Not Available
Height (including roof rails)

1812
Length

4410
Wheelbase

2785
Width

1921
Width (including mirrors)

2107

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Not Available
Gross Vehicle Weight

2360
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1414
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

775
Max. Loading Weight

624
Max. Roof Load

100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1736
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

10.8

Charging Speeds

7h 25min

Home

7kW Charger

1h 2min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 31min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 20min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	4%	£107.58	£21.52	£43.03
2027/28	5%	£134.48	£26.90	£53.79
2028/29	7%	£188.27	£37.65	£75.31
2029/30	9%	£242.06	£48.41	£96.83

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