Video Summary
The Vauxhall Combo Life Electric features a 136-horsepower electric motor driving the front wheels and a 50-kilowatt-hour battery pack.The official WLTP range is 174 miles; real-world range is closer to 150 miles, and less in winter.
It can charge at up to 100 kilowatts, achieving an 80% charge in 30 minutes, or seven hours from a 7-kilowatt home wall box.
The EV model can not be converted to accept wheelchairs due to the underfloor battery pack.
The exterior design is focused on utility rather than style and might not be the most visually appealing.
The retail price is £34,000, a few thousand more than a similar van-based MPV with a diesel engine.
A standard 5-seater version offers 597 litres of space up to the luggage cover and 2126 litres when all seats are folded down. An XL version offers up to 2693 litres.
The rear seats fold individually into the floor.
Battery packs do not affect boot space or rear passenger space.
Electric rear windows are a luxury not always found in vans.
The interior features hard, scratchy plastics.
There is a lack of central storage, and the cup holders are shallow.
It features Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a reversing camera and a top-down camera.
Driving modes include sport, eco, and normal.
The steering is light but the driver can feel weight shifting around corners, though sporty, it is not.
The range is 3 miles per kilowatt hour, with an upper limit of 84 mph.
Overall, the car is a competent functional and practical transportation option.
