Vauxhall Grandland Electric review
Vauxhall’s second‑generation Grandland finally goes fully electric. It shares its platform with the Peugeot e‑3008, adds Vauxhall’s bold new ‘Vizor’ front design and ups the interior quality and space. But is this enough to sway you away from a Škoda Enyaq or BYD SEALION 7? Read our full Vauxhall Grandland Electric review to find out more.
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Pros
- Competitive range
- Big boot
- Clean interior
Cons
- Small rear window
- Not the most exciting to drive
- Some rivals can charge quicker
Interior
Our rating: 7/10
Driving position
The Grandland Electric marks a big step up inside over the outgoing model. The seats are supportive with plenty of adjustment, and the wheel/pedals align nicely.
You sit a touch high – typical of battery‑in‑floor EVs – but the fundamentals are sound.
Visibility is generally pretty good, though the rear window is very narrow, so you’re better off relying on the car’s parking cameras where you can.
We also noticed the Vauxhall's door mirrors, while chunky, are rather small, so they take a bit of getting used to, but aren’t any less effective.
Tech and features
Vauxhall Grandland Electric trims
– Design
– GS
– Ultimate
The first thing you’ll notice when you hop in the cabin is just how futuristic it looks, with clear inspiration taken from Peugeot – another brand under the umbrella of parent company Stellantis.
There’s a pair of 10-inch displays – one digital driver’s display and a central infotainment screen. However, the latter grows to 16 inches in GS and Ultimate trims.
Graphics are crisp, and the screen sits high on the dashboard to reduce distraction, plus wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto comes as standard.
Crucially, Vauxhall keeps physical climate controls (plus a volume knob and shortcuts), which makes changing temperature mid‑drive far easier than diving into sub‑menus.
It also has something called ‘Pure Mode’ that dims down displays at night and is something we thought died with Saabs of old. It’s a neat idea – even if you may occasionally forget you’ve enabled it.
Top-spec cars, like the one we tested, get a head‑up display and a Focal premium audio, which is a nice bonus.
As for build quality, materials are better than before, with most touch‑points feeling robust and plush.
You’ll still spot some harder plastics in less obvious places, but overall ambience now leans more premium than mainstream.
It’s not as theatrical as the e‑3008’s cabin, yet it stands up well against big‑selling family EVs like Enyaq and Scenic.
Performance
Our rating: 7/10
Electric motors and power
Vauxhall Grandland Electric performance stats
– Power: 213hp
– 0-62mph: 6.1 to 9.0 seconds
– Top speed: 112mph
– Driven wheels: Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
At the time of writing, there is just one version of the Grandland Electric available, with 213hp and front-wheel drive (FWD). But a more powerful 325hp all-wheel drive version is on the way with that lower 0-62mph time.
The FWD version we drove isn’t particularly spritely, but it’s absolutely more than enough for most buyers of family SUVs. 0-62mph happens in nine seconds, and that’s plenty to get you up to speed on a motorway.
We found the Grandland Electric to be more than happy at motorway speeds, feeling refined and not straining – and why should it?
Around town, performance isn’t needed, but it has enough poke for tricky roundabouts and busy junctions.
Handling and ride comfort
The Grandland Electric aims for confidence and composure rather than fun, and we can’t argue with that.
Steering is accurate, and body control is tidy, but the suspension can feel firm at times, especially at low speeds or on broken tarmac – something we’re very used to here in the UK.
If you want a softer ride, we’d go for something like a Kia EV6 or Renault Scenic E-Tech, but overall, it’s rather decent and ideal for everyday driving.
It’s impressively quiet at motorway pace, with low wind and road noise for its class, and the regenerative braking works reasonably well, though it could be stronger.
Practicality
Our rating: 8/10
Boot space
Vauxhall Grandland Electric boot space:
– Boot space: 550 litres
– Incl. Rear seats folded: 1,641 litres
– Front boot (froot): N/A
The Vauxhall Grandland Electric has a decent boot at 550 litres, which is the same as the petrol model, so you don’t have to sacrifice space for batteries.
That puts it below the Tesla Model Y (854 litres but measured up to the roofline, not parcel shelf) and Škoda Enyaq (585 litres), but it still gets more space than a MINI Countryman Electric (460 litres) and the Peugeot e-3008 on which it’s based, with 520 litres.
On top of its big boot, there’s a false floor that you can drop down to maximise space. We’d recommend leaving it in place and using it as hidden storage to minimise the loading lip for larger items such as suitcases.
Rear seats
Rear passengers get decent legroom and shoulder room, and you can seat three across without drama.
Foot space under the front seats is limited, but overall, it’s roomier in the back than the related Peugeot e‑3008, because it doesn't have the same sloping roofline.
Storage solutions
As for storage space, it gets door bins, a decent centre bin and that shelf under the centre stack to keep day‑to‑day clutter under control.
It's also got a nifty feature called the ‘Pixel Box’, which is a frosted plastic cover that acts as a phone prison to keep your phone secure in place while driving, but blocked from distracting you when the screen lights up.
Vauxhall Grandland Electric dimensions
– Height: 1,661mm
– Width: 1,905mm
– Length: 4,650mm
– Kerb weight: 2,700kg
Safety
The Vauxhall Grandland Electric scored four out of five stars at its most recent Euro NCAP safety test, with strong adult and child occupant safety scores.
This is thanks to decent kit included as standard, such as adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking with in-crash braking assistance.
Top-spec models get added assistance equipment, including a semi-autonomous lane-changing system.
Running costs
Our rating: 8/10
Vauxhall Grandland Electric: electric range, battery and charging
Range: 325 miles (435 miles for the upcoming AWD model)
Battery size: 73kWh
Max charging speed: 160kW
Charge port location: Back left
Charge time (AC): 0-100% in 10hr 30min using a 7kW charger
Charge time (DC): 20-80% in 26 minutes at 160kW
Efficiency: 3.6mi/kWh
Charging cost: From £5.11
In its standard form, the Grandland Electric is already great at being an electric car. It has a 325-mile range and a large 73kWh battery. But, there's a dual-motor model on the way, set to do 435 miles on one charge.
It can charge at up to 160kW, which isn’t as quick as some rivals, namely the Model Y and its 250kW speeds, but it’s still good enough for a 20-80% charge in 26 minutes when out and about, or just over 10 hours using a 7kW home charger.
In our testing, mostly on motorways, we saw efficiency figures close to the claimed 3.6mi/kWh, so it's safe to say it sticks to its claim.
Reliability
From the factory, the Vauxhall Grandland gets a very standard three-year/60,000-mile warranty – you get much more from Toyota, Kia and Hyundai.
But being electric, Vauxhall also gives you an eight-year/100,000-mile battery guarantee as well as three years of roadside assistance.
Long-term reliability is yet to be proved, but the help of Stellantis should boost it.
The verdict
Interior
7/10
Performance
7/10
Practicality
8/10
Running costs
8/10
If you want a roomy, well‑equipped, straightforward family EV without paying premium‑brand prices, the Grandland Electric is bang on the brief.
It has a long electric range, a thoughtfully designed interior that keeps physical controls, and a big, usable boot.
It’s less exciting to drive than some rivals and firmer‑riding than others, but with sharp pricing and the new AWD variant bringing genuine performance and traction, the Grandland Electric is a smart choice for families.
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