Corsa-e (MY22-23)

The Opel Corsa-e (MY22-23) is a 5-seat hatchback with front-wheel drive, sold new from 2021 to 2023, when it cost £33,930 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8.1 seconds, slower than 74% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 183 miles (295 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 18% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 40th of 67 hatchbacks.

It uses around 4.0 mi/kWh (157 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 46.3 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 74 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 198 miles (318 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand, a 2021 example is estimated at £9,300–£11,500 and a 2023 one at £12,900–£14,300, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2021 car should still manage about 166 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.