Video Summary
Here's a summary of the video review of the electric Vauxhall Corsa-e, with the requested guidelines:The Corsa-e is Vauxhall's first fully electric car. It resembles the petrol and diesel models externally but there is no engine. It contains a 50kWh lithium-ion battery offering up to 209 miles of range. It produces zero emissions.
The car charges in two ways: through charging cable and through regenerative braking.
The interior of the Corsa-e features a gear lever that operates like a normal automatic; however, it can be changed into D for drive or B for braking mode, which regenerates the battery.
The car has three driving modes: normal, eco, and sport. Sport adds weight to the steering and makes acceleration more responsive. Eco reduces energy-consuming features to maximise range. Normal provides a balance between performance and economy.
The colour touchscreen shows the car’s settings and energy usage, how economically you’re driving, and how to maximise range. The power flow screen shows if the car uses energy from the battery or recharges the battery using regenerative braking. The statistics page shows your driving history on a graph with the battery energy usage and the energy regained. Satellite navigation can show the nearest charging points.
The dashboard displays regular trip statistics, as well as electric-specific information.
The charging point is on the passenger side, and can connect to the majority of charging points. With rapid charging, it can charge up to 80% in 30 minutes using a rapid 100kW charger. Two charging cables can be used.
The charging port signals the car's charging status with different lights: a welcome light (white), while it flashes green during charging and solid green after fully charged. The app provides remote e-functionality. The MyVauxhall app lets you view battery range status, charging speed, and remaining charge time.
The e-remote facility allows scheduling your vehicle's charging at times to suit you so that you can benefit from the best off-peak tariffs.
The pre-conditioning functionality allows you to heat or cool the cabin while the vehicle is on charge and can be scheduled via the MyVauxhall app. Pre-conditioning can be used when not on charge, but affects range.
