Should you buy one?

This facelift has made the Vauxhall Corsa Electric better. It’s now available with more technology, a more powerful electric motor and a larger battery pack that gives it a longer range. Overall, the tweaks have certainly made it a more well-rounded electric car.

in cash terms it’s more expensive than the entry-level MG4 EV and the cheapest BYD Dolphin, but when you factor in some aggressive monthly finance deals both via Vauxhall, and via independent leasing companies, it’s actually the same price as it’s petrol-powered cousin. This is a gamechanger for the Corsa Electric, which at its original prices, was simply too expensive, whichever way you sliced it.

With that in mind, and considering how pleasant an all-round experience the Corsa Electric is, if you’re hankering for a small electric car and you can make the figures work, we think the Corsa Electric is well worth considering. It’s less unconventional than a Peugeot e-208 and more practical than the Fiat 500e, which is similarly priced in various guises.

What we like

The facelifted Corsa Electric is better than ever. We like its new infotainment system and we’re pleased that Vauxhall gave the car a longer maximum range – especially as the new battery pack doesn’t steal any more space from the supermini’s passenger compartment or boot. We still like the way it drives, too. It’s a genuinely fun little car.

What we don’t like

It isn’t the best option for families as space on the rear bench and in the boot is at a premium. It’s ideal as a town runabout, but you might find it uncomfortable if you ask it to tackle a long family holiday.