Vauxhall has finally released details of its twin-motor Grandland SUV, which will get a £1,500 price cut thanks to eligibility for the Electric Car Grant.
The British-badged twin-motor, all-wheel drive electric SUV will kick off at £36,995, but prices will actually start £1,500 lower at £35,495 thanks to the Government-backed incentive. Bizarrely, thanks to the scheme, the newcomer is also £1,500 CHEAPER than the equivalent spec 210bhp single-motor version, meaning customers are in the unusual position of getting a higher level model for less money.
The Grandland Electric AWD, as it's known, comes in just two trim levels – GS and Ultimate.
The lower-price of the two, GS, gets 16-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, a wireless smartphone charger and 'phone box' storage, 19-inch alloy wheels, sporty black exterior detailing, illuminated Vauxhall badges, and an electric tailgate.
Meanwhile the loftier Ultimate model, priced at £36,995 (after the grant) adds extra tech, matrix LED headlights, a heated windscreen and heated front seats, a head-up display and posh Focal hi-fi system.
The all-wheel drive Grandland becomes the most powerful electric car Vauxhall has produced to date, with a total power output of 320bhp. It can hit 62mph in 6.1 seconds, while the 73kWh battery pack gives a claimed range of up to 311 miles. Maximum DC rapid charging is rated at 160kW giving a 20-to-80% top-up in 26 minutes.
There are four different driving modes - 'Normal' limits power to 313bhp through the front wheels with the rear wheels only engaging when necessary; 'AWD' gives 50:50 power and maximum power; 'Sport' splits power 60:40 between the front and rear wheels with heavier steering and sharper throttle response; 'Eco' mode restricts power to 215bhp.
The Grandland Electric AWD will also be eligible for Vauxhall's 'Electric All In' offer, that sees owners getting eight years of roadside assistance, and a £500 credit which can be used towards either an Ohme home charger installation, Tesco charging credit or Octopus Electroverse charging credit.
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