VAUXHALL CORSA ELECTRIC - BEST SELLING, BUT IS IT THE BEST?

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The Vauxhall Corsa Electric, despite being Britain's best-selling supermini, faces stiff competition and questions about its value proposition. While the '24MY update brings welcome refinements like a more cohesive design, improved interior tech with a larger infotainment screen, and the option of two battery sizes (50 kWh and 51 kWh), it doesn't fundamentally transform the car. The reviewer highlights the new 156 PS motor on the larger battery as an improvement, but notes it doesn't feel significantly quicker. Positives include its easy drivability, comfortable ride (though marred by road noise on harsher surfaces), good build quality, and the retention of physical controls. However, the reviewer criticizes the noticeable road noise at higher speeds, the single-stage regeneration, and the step in the accelerator pedal. Crucially, the price point, even with the new entry-level 'Design' trim starting at £32,500, is deemed too high, especially when compared to more generously equipped and cheaper rivals from brands like BYD, MG, and within Stellantis itself (e.g., the Citroën ë-C3). The Corsa Electric is a likable and easy-to-live-with car, but its value for money and dynamic capabilities lag behind class leaders, making its top-selling status more a reflection of its petrol variants and market position than outright EV superiority.