Vauxhall has passed a significant milestone in its electrification programme, recording more than 100,000 battery-electric vehicle sales in the UK since introducing its first electrified model in 2011.
By the end of October 2026, the British manufacturer had recorded 102,852 cumulative electric vehicle sales, reflecting the growing acceptance of battery-electric motoring among private motorists and businesses.
The milestone vehicle was a Grandland Electric 213PS Ultimate, supplied by Drive Vauxhall in Nuneaton.
The achievement comes as Vauxhall continues to expand its electric passenger car and commercial vehicle ranges, supported by UK manufacturing, pricing initiatives and efforts to improve access to charging infrastructure.
From the Ampera to a fully electric range
Vauxhall’s electric vehicle journey began in 2011 with the Ampera, an innovative range-extender model that combined electric propulsion with a petrol engine to generate additional electricity.
Although different from today’s fully battery-electric vehicles, the Ampera demonstrated an early commitment to electrified mobility at a time when electric cars remained a relatively unfamiliar proposition for British motorists.
A major step forward came with the introduction of the Corsa-e in 2019, bringing battery-electric motoring to one of Britain’s most recognisable small-car nameplates.
The original model offered a 50kWh battery, 136hp and a WLTP driving range of up to 209 miles. Today’s Corsa Electric has progressed to a 51kWh battery, 156hp and a claimed range of up to 265 miles.
That improvement illustrates how battery technology and vehicle efficiency have developed in a comparatively short period.
Electric sales gather momentum
Vauxhall’s sales figures show how quickly the market has developed since the introduction of its modern electric range.
2021
16,105
Cumulative EV sales
2023
51,018
Cumulative EV sales
2026
102,852
Cumulative EV sales
Vauxhall cumulative UK EV sales
Selected year-end figures, with 2026 measured to October.
Source: Vauxhall. Cumulative figures supplied by the manufacturer; 2026 data to October.
By 2023, cumulative sales had exceeded 50,000, before rising to 86,344 by the end of 2025. A further 16,508 vehicles were added during the first ten months of 2026.
The Mokka Electric remains Vauxhall’s most successful electric model, with more than 26,000 sales since launch, followed by the Corsa Electric with more than 23,000.
Wider choice and more competitive pricing
Vauxhall reached another important milestone in 2024 when it completed its commitment to offer a battery-electric version of every passenger car model in its range.
The manufacturer’s approach has increasingly focused on making electric vehicles financially competitive with petrol and hybrid alternatives.
One example was the introduction of the Frontera Electric and Frontera Hybrid at identical list prices, removing the initial price difference between the two powertrain choices.
Vauxhall has subsequently applied a similar approach to its Astra range, aligning on-the-road prices across electrified versions at equivalent trim levels.
With the applicable Electric Car Grant, the Astra Electric can be priced below its hybrid and plug-in hybrid counterparts.
Meanwhile, the Grandland Electric has strengthened Vauxhall’s presence in the family SUV market. The Grandland recently finished third overall in the 2026 Auto Express Driver Power reliability survey and was ranked the leading mid-size SUV.
The electric range has also expanded into performance models, including the Mokka GSE and Corsa GSE.
British manufacturing remains central
Second supplied image: Vauxhall continues to expand its electric passenger car and commercial vehicle line-up.
Vauxhall’s electrification programme extends beyond passenger cars.
Since 2021, the manufacturer has offered electric versions across its light commercial vehicle range and was the UK’s best-selling electric van manufacturer for three consecutive years between 2021 and 2023.
The Combo Electric is manufactured at Ellesmere Port, which became the UK’s first electric-only volume vehicle manufacturing plant.
The factory represents an important part of Vauxhall’s domestic manufacturing presence as the wider automotive industry adjusts to the transition towards electric power.
Tackling the on-street charging challenge
Vehicle availability and purchase price are only part of the electric vehicle equation. Access to convenient charging remains a significant consideration, particularly for motorists without private driveways.
Vauxhall launched its Electric Streets of Britain campaign in 2023 to identify locations where residents want additional on-street charging facilities.
More than 13,000 streets have since been registered through the initiative.
The information has been shared with charging infrastructure providers char.gy, Connected Kerb and Kerbo Charge to help identify potential locations for future installations.
Although registrations do not guarantee chargers will be installed, the programme provides an indication of where demand exists.
Vauxhall looks to the next stage
Eurig Druce, Vauxhall Managing Director and Stellantis UK Group Managing Director, described passing 100,000 electric vehicle sales as an important achievement for the brand.
He said:
“This milestone reflects the progress being made in bringing EVs into the mainstream.”
Vauxhall’s next challenge will be maintaining that momentum as the UK market becomes increasingly competitive, with more manufacturers introducing electric vehicles across mainstream price segments.
For buyers, the combination of improved driving ranges, wider model choice and more competitive pricing is gradually making electric motoring a more practical alternative.
Motoring Echo Overview
| Key question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What has happened? | Vauxhall has exceeded 100,000 cumulative UK electric vehicle sales. |
| How many have been sold? | 102,852 as of October 2026. |
| Which was the milestone vehicle? | Grandland Electric 213PS Ultimate. |
| Where was it delivered? | Drive Vauxhall, Nuneaton. |
| Which EV sells best? | Mokka Electric, with more than 26,000 sales. |
| Where are Vauxhall electric vans built? | Combo Electric production at Ellesmere Port. |
| What is Electric Streets of Britain? | A campaign identifying demand for on-street EV charging. |
Motoring Echo Verdict
Passing 100,000 electric vehicle sales marks an important stage in Vauxhall’s transition from traditional combustion-engine vehicles towards electrification.
Perhaps more significant than the headline figure is the breadth of the manufacturer’s electric offering, covering small cars, family SUVs, performance models and commercial vehicles.
Competitive pricing and improved driving ranges should help make electric vehicles more accessible, although charging availability and affordability remain important considerations for many buyers.
Vauxhall’s milestone demonstrates how far mainstream electric motoring has progressed — and how much competition now exists for the next generation of British EV customers.
