Bernthetoast drives a Vauxhall Corsa-e 50kWh 2020 electric car.
This is Bernthetoast’s first electric car, they’ve owned the Vauxhall Corsa-e from new and drive under 5,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 10,000-20,000 miles and he achieves 170 miles range from a full charge.
Why did you choose the Vauxhall Corsa-e?
Price, availability & I’ve owned Vauxhalls before.
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Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Performance
- economy
- size.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
- Wish the battery was bigger
- range
- no other.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
Central locking not always operating correctly.
What are the standout technological features of your Vauxhall Corsa-e?
- The headlights (LED matrix) are phenomenal
- good handling
- the hvac system is excellent
- battery cooling works well in the hottest weather
- regen improved after software update.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
The 0 to 30 acceleration is very good.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Too early to say, there are many possibilities.
Outline both positive & negative elements of your home charging unit
Pod Point tethered cable – it’s app controlled and I can check consumption on the app.
Outline both positive & negative elements of your electricity supplier & tariff
Octopus Go – I find the statements a bit confusing.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
- Good – InstaVolt, MFG, Gridserve & IONITY
- Bad – bp & Electric Highway.
Outline both positive & negative elements of your insurer
Churchill – all positive no negatives.
Itemise how much money you’re saving each month owning & running an electric car
£100
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