New Vauxhall electric SUV with range to rival Tesla: Grandland can drive more than 400 miles on a single charge

Yet another new electric SUV is coming to the UK soon, and this time it’s a Vauxhall.

The brand has unveiled the new Grandland, its versatile, premium SUV, which is available with a choice of fully electric and hybrid powertrains, giving drivers more choice.

Next year, the longest-range version will hit the market, which will put Teslas to the test.

Full specifications and pricing will be announced a few months before the Grandland arrives in the UK.

The Grandland sits at the top of Vauxhall’s SUV range, both in terms of size and premium trim. The new model is the largest model in the brand’s revamped SUV line-up, which also includes the Mokka and the upcoming new Frontera.

For the first time, you can get a Grandland that runs solely on batteries. There are even multiple all-electric options to choose from as part of the company’s acceleration toward electrification.

Vauxhall has pledged to become an EV-only brand from 2028, with all cars available as an electric option from late 2024.

Initially, there is the option of a 73kWh battery and a 207 hp motor, which can cover 521 kilometers on a single charge. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 9 seconds.

The more expensive GS version has the same battery as the Design version, but a range of 527 kilometers. That is only two kilometers less.

Next year, a longer-range version will arrive, equipped with a 98 kWh battery capable of an impressive 700 kilometers, putting it at the top of the SUV list.

It will be similar to the Peugeot e-3008 and the Volkswagen ID.7, both of which have a longer range.

Full specifications and prices of the top Vauxhall SUV, the Grandland, have been revealed. It is larger than the outgoing model, making it more spacious, practical and affordable

All electric versions have three easily accessible regenerative braking modes (using steering wheel paddle shifters) to cover the miles. The battery charges from 0 to 80 percent in 26 minutes.

Not ready for fully electric driving yet? Then the new Grandland Hybrid is a good choice. It combines a 1.2-liter turbocharged petrol engine with three cylinders and an output of 28 hp.

The fuel consumption is 1 in 16.5 and the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds.

Much of the exterior follows the concept, notably the 3D Vizor and the illuminated Vauxhall Griffin logo in the centre of the grille on GS and higher grades.

In all Grandlands you can expect a comprehensive range of driver assistance systems, including automatic cruise control with Stop & Go function, comprehensive traffic sign recognition, intelligent speed adaptation and In Crash Braking, and recommended speed adaptation.

It is 4,650mm long, slightly longer than the Peugeot 3008 (which shares the same Stellantis-made powertrain) and the Ford Explorer. The 3008 and Explorer are 4,542mm and 4,460mm respectively.

A key selling point of the new Grandland is its greater usability and interior space, thanks to the longer wheelbase (2,784 mm).

The boot has a capacity of 550 litres, an increase of 36 litres compared to the outgoing model, and with the seats folded down (40:20:40) the total loading volume increases to 1,645 litres.

The rear passengers also get 20 mm more legroom in the outgoing version.

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There are also 35 litres of storage space inside, including the new ‘Pixel Box’ – an illuminated glass storage space with a wireless smartphone charging pad, so you can safely store your phone while you charge it.

New inside include a narrower 10-inch driver display and a huge 16-inch infotainment screen with ChatGPT (if anyone wants to use that).

But Vauxhall has stuck to the basic formula of buttons for air conditioning and radio – hurrah.

Exterior updates include Vauxhall’s new matrix anti-glare HD lighting system and many ‘Vauxhall Compass design cues’ previously only seen on the Experimental Concept revealed a year ago.

Much of the exterior follows the concept, most notably the 3D Vizor and the illuminated Vauxhall Griffin logo in the centre of the grille on GS models and above. And the ‘Grandland’ name is even engraved on the tailgate rather than displayed with individual chrome letters, in a nod to Vauxhall’s focus on sustainability.

The ‘Grandland’ name is even embossed on the tailgate rather than displayed separately in chrome lettering, in a nod to Vauxhall’s focus on sustainability

New interior features include a slimmer 10-inch driver display and a huge 16-inch infotainment screen with ChatGPT (if anyone wants to use that)

Even the range of electric vehicles is getting longer, and a range of 435 miles for a large SUV is still impressive, especially for the price Vauxhall is offering.

Prices and versions

You can choose from three versions: Design, GS and Ultimate.

The Grandland Hybrid starts at £34,700 for the entry-level model, while the electric version costs £40,995.

While this is a higher price to pay for an electric car, it is cheaper than its electric SUV rivals, including the Peugeot e-3008, which costs £44,995 for the base model, and the Volkswagen ID.4, which costs £45,000.

The Ford Explorer also currently costs £45,000, but a cheaper sub-£40,000 (£39,995) option will be launched later this year.

Deliveries of the Grandland will begin in October.