Vauxhall cuts prices for electric Astra and Corsa models

Vauxhall has realigned the pricing for its electric Astra and Corsa models, with cuts of up to £4,795.

The new pricing structure follows the introduction of the special edition Corsa Electric YES Edition and Astra Electric Griffin.

The Astra Electric is now available from £34,945, in Design trim, with GS and Ultimate trims priced at £37,240 and £39,395 respectively. This represents a saving of up to £3,865 on Ultimate trim. Pricing for the Astra Griffin remains at £34,995.

Pricing for the Astra Sports Tourer Electric now starts at £36,145, in Design trim. The Griffin is reduced by £1,000, to £36,195. GS models are now priced at £38,440, while the Ultimate grade sees the largest reduction - of £4,795 - with a new list price of £40,695.

The new starting price for the Corsa Electric Design is £29,045, with GS and Ultimate versions priced at £31,230 and £33,040 respectively, seeing a maximum reduction of £4,150. The Corsa Electric YES Edition remains the cheapest model, at £26,895

The Corsa Electric Long Range is now available in entry-level Design trim for the first time, priced from £30,440. The Corsa Electric Long Range prices for the GS and Ultimate trims are £32,625 and £34,435 respectively.

James Taylor, managing director of Vauxhall, said: “The new pricing structure on Corsa Electric and Astra Electric is the latest in a number of measures we have taken to democratise access to electric vehicles – including becoming the first brand in the UK to offer an electric and petrol hybrid car for the same list price with New Frontera."