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Vauxhall Combo Life Electric 100kW Design 50kWh 5dr Auto Review

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The 134bhp electric motor actually manages to offer decent performance of this size and weight of vehicle. Its 0-62mph time of 11.7sec for the five-seater version isn’t exactly thrilling, but it gets off the line smartly and keeps up with regular traffic easily.

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Vauxhall has an incredibly diverse range of cars on sale, a few of which stand out above the class average. Add in the fact that it still offers some of the largest Target Price discounts in the market (something it is trying, without huge success, to cut back on), and there are very good reasons to consider buying one of its better models.

However, you need to choose carefully, because it is also a brand in transition. It has a newish parent company – the same one that owns Citroën, DS and Peugeot. And while Vauxhall’s newer models tend to be competitive, some of the others feel dated; a quick check of our star ratings will reveal which is which.

Still, given the recent success of sister brands Citroën and especially Peugeot, each new launch should make its range more appealing to buyers.

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Entry-level Design comes with 16in alloys, automatic lights and wipers, and front and rear electric windows. It differs from the e-Berlingo in providing a fully digital instrument cluster, three individually folding seats in the second row, an opening glass tailgate, electric folding door mirrors and sat-nav.

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Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors

Lane departure warning with lane change assist

Instrumentation - Speedometer, rev counter, low fuel gauge warning light + water temperature gauge warning light, shift up/down indicate light

Electrically operated front and rear windows with safety auto reverse and one touch up/down facility

60/40 split/folding 2nd row of seats with fold flat facility

Vauxhall Combo Life Electric

If maximum practicality and zero tailpipe emissions are what you’re after from an MPV, the Combo Life Electric might fit the bill. Its high level of specification make it a costlier choice than a Citroën e-Berlingo.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Sufficient range between charges to fit in with most people’s lifestyles – and in the real world, not on some far-fetched official test </li> <li>Quick charging times and compatibility with the most ubiquitous types of public charging points </li> <li>Priced to be within the grasp of more than just the privileged few </li> <li>As with any car, ride comfort, practicality and ownership costs can’t be ignored</li></ul>

We define an electric car as one that runs purely on battery power and has no tailpipe to puff out nasty chemicals.

The best of the breed offer sufficient range between charges to fit in with most people’s lifestyles – and in the real world, not on some far-fetched official test cycle.

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