Should you buy one?

The Corsa-e is an interesting proposition. Vauxhall wanted its drivers to pick their car first, and their means of propulsion second. If you’re after a small used electric car, choices are few and far between. There’s the Peugeot e-208, which is broadly the same, but more expensive and the Renault Zoe, which is a bit more pleasant inside.

The electric Corsa drives in a similar way to the Peugeot e-208, although its ride quality is a little firmer. This might suit drivers who like to have fun, but for city dwellers, anything that makes potholes less comfortable is very much a bad thing. The official battery range of 209 miles is on the pace with its rivals, although in real-world driving, that will drop to about 170 miles depending on how you drive.

Used prices are rapidly equalising, so where it used to cost more for an electric car, you can get a Corsa-e for the same price as its petrol equivalent. Yes, it has electric car-specific problems too, like where you can charge, so as always it comes down to whether your lifestyle supports owning an EV. But for people that are hankering for a used small electric car, it’s well worth a look.