5 Pros & Cons Of The Vauxhall Corsa-E

[@bladesman83]

The batteries are actually in an H shape placed underneath all seats giveng a near 50/50 weight distribution with no loss of cabin space. it's a massive "pro" of this car.

[@TheBlueskythoughts]

I had the new Corsa petrol prior to getting the ‘e’ and am delighted with it, no issues with getting in the front and I’m over 6’. The headlights are brilliant as you say and for a small car that primarily is designed for shorter journeys or commutes I think it is excellent. My only gripe is the centre display could have been bigger with more functionality.

[@watcher24601]

The other pro are the switches for basic things like heating controls, not hidden away on a touch screen. Inside and out I think it looks better than the Peugeot, no massive grill or stuck on touch screen. Thanks for the tip about phase 3, possibly a difference between UK and European specs

[@degerrit]

3-phase: this tidbit was new to me, too, and I've seen quite a few vids - but luckily, most public charging points are 11kW/22kW around here (BE). Very important to know this limitation if you're in the market for a wallbox at home though! E.g. skip the 7kW ones.

[@rebeccaedwards8335]

I’ve just bought my first EV: the Corsa-e elite Nav. I’m brand new to the EV world and my previous car was a 3 door 1.4 corsa sxi (2011 model) which was so slow . However this corsa-e is extremely nippy. I drive BMW 330d’s at work and can honestly say they pick up speed as quick as them. Secondly the doors being small are not an issue for me either. It’s now easier for my passengers to get into the corsa-e as they are now not climbing into my car between the seats. I know a few reviews have mentioned it being heavy and having some roll around corners. I can’t say that I’ve experienced that. To me it feels like a solid car that’s sticking to the roads. So far I’m very impressed, however like every EV they need to be cheaper to appeal to the masses.

[@NicolasRaimo]

Hello Rebecca and welcome to the channel! If you haven't already please consider clicking subscribe. I personally didn't notice too much roll on the car i thought it was quite well planted for a car in this class so totally agree with you.

[@pargi7982]

You want to drive the 1.2 corsa. It’s like there’s something wrong with the car. Solid car great speck and loves the bumps but the power is hard to find. Feels dangerous not having any power.

[@toyotaprius79]

I spat my tea out watching this!!!

[@NicolasRaimo]

oh no why?

[@toyotaprius79]

@@NicolasRaimo Idk I forget... I'll have to watch it again

[@chillmeister]

“I’m not a big fan of big flaps”? 🤣

[@helen5242]

@@chillmeister ha ha 😂

[@andyfraser5876]

I like the reversing camera as it does a very clever build-up of an overhead view as the car moves; it doesn't need to be HD.

[@NicolasRaimo]

Andy Fraser that part is clever cost saving rather than fit extra cameras but the quality it’s awful I like a clear camera this is just terrible

[@jamesgriffin4689]

The camera is clear but you have to keep wiping the lens. It gets foggy and dirty very easily. My last cars camera used to flip out when you put it in reverse and close again afterwards.

[@NicolasRaimo]

@@jamesgriffin4689 i honestly think its total junk, even compared to the zoe's camera this is WORSE and people complain thats a bad camera

[@jamesgriffin4689]

You would think it would be cheap enough to put a decent camera in these days. I wonder if they are changable!

[@srichgtr]

I had the leaf with the genuine 360 before and that was low res but you could see all around the car. This just pastes in what it thinks is there, badly. It's washed out in daylight as well.

[@DogsBAwesome]

The proper integrated dash with no stuck up screen and physical knobs and switches are Pro also.

[@srichgtr]

When you plug into AC at home it automatically starts to charge immediately even with a timer set. You press the button under the flap to change to the timed charge not cancel it. Or at least that's the way mine works.

[@NicolasRaimo]

Still a better way than Zoe

[@decimal1815]

Any problems with on board charger?

[@jamesgriffin4689]

If you look behind that cutout on the lower bumper (that you describe as a blank adaptive cruise device) you will see that there is a device behind it even though the car doesn't have adaptive cruise. Im fairly sure the emergency breaking uses that and the camera. I have the corsa-e elite without adaptive cruise and there does appear to be a radar behind that plate.

[@andyfraser5876]

I agree that the lack of adaptive cruise is disappointing after all early reviews mentioned it as a feature. Even the Vauxhall configurator states "Cruise control with speed limiter and intelligent speed adaptation".

[@andrealub77]

The basic cruise control adapts on the speed limit signs. The acc adapts on the preceding car.

[@tSp289]

I don't know why they dropped this colour. It's much prettier than the poster-paint blue they went with in 2021 onwards models.

[@alexshadow2778]

Good video, Thank you. I was not lucky with my electric corsa. The Vauxhall app paralized the car. No turn off, no drive...even I could not lock the doors. The RAC restarted the system after a long waiting time.

[@DTCJimmy]

In a year I'll be getting a new car and upgrading from mine. This is I'd say the best electric car under £30k, looks great, drives great, great range, okay price considering it is electric etc. I'm in 2 minds. This and not having to pay tax or to charge or a fiesta ST which I would but it'd be more fun. Gonna have a test of both, depends for me how fun the Corsa can be

[@pdken3081]

Interesting that there are benefits from having an EV built on an ICE platform.

[@decimal1815]

How is this Corsa-e holding up now? Had any issues with the on-board charger that so many owners seem to be reporting? Would be interesting to do an update based on long-term ownership.. if he still owns it.

[@NicolasRaimo]

Luke sold his, however I’ve got one and it’s fine 😂

[@decimal1815]

@@NicolasRaimo ooo, interesting! Would be nice to see a long term owner review if you ever get time..

[@decimal1815]

Great video, as ever. I'd be interested to hear from owners what the visibility is like, particularly when the sun visor is down? A big plus over the Zoe for me is the inclusion of side-impact air bags. The lack of that one safety feature put me off the Zoe ZE50 (but let me know if I'm wrong).

[@andyfraser5876]

As I understand it, if you opt for the 11kW 3-phase charging, it will still charge at 7kW single phase. But having said that, it's a very expensive option and doesn't make financial sense in the UK where most homes are single phase.

[@NicolasRaimo]

That’s not what I’ve had confirmed to me by several people including this owner who was told by the dealer

[@andyfraser5876]

@@NicolasRaimo The only way to prove it one way or the other is to try it.

[@andrealub77]

Several users in Italy have proven to charge at 7kw even with 11kw obc. Check on ev-database too. Still it is not good for everyone, good it is an option.

[@NicolasRaimo]

Hmmm that case the PR department and dealers here in the UK all need retraining as i rang 4 dealers all gave me same info.

[@jamesgriffin4689]

The dealers know very little about this car, well that my experience here in Ireland. I think they just presume things or even quote third parties after a quick google search.

[@adrianpike4649]

Hi Nick, now for the $64000 question ; which is better, the Corsa or the Zoe?

[@NicolasRaimo]

depends on you and your needs.

[@user-ex5mu9bp4c]

@NicolasRaimo love it or loath it the corsa e isnt for everyone... however. Im pretty sure i sold you one of these in orange??

[@mirola73]

Understandable, but quite misleading from Vauxhall calling this a Corsa - E. The 'E model' was actually made from 2014 to 2019 and were all non electric. This actually is a Corsa F !!, or 'Corsa Electric' or 'Corsa EV', but not an 'E'.

[@q3b26]

I'm considering buying one of these. What annoys me the most is that the Corsa-e trim levels stop one short of the highest petrol trim levels... The regular petrol has an Ultimate trim that does get ACC, massaging electric seats, blind spot monitoring and lane keeping assist whilst the Corsa-e misses out on all of those as it only goes up to Elite Premium. Disappointing.

[@NicolasRaimo]

You get blind spot warning and lane keep assist…. The Peugeot gets the higher level trim however

[@nickelilltroll6]

in Norway we get the Corsa-e WITH adaptive cruise, sorry about that but that must mean British buyers haven´t made it clear how nice it is to have? It´s an option...think it was about 200 euros.

[@NicolasRaimo]

why on earth they spec cars so differently over the world ill never understand?

[@georgewalker7061]

@@NicolasRaimo Well simply because in the UK it is a Vauxhall and not an Opel.

[@decimal1815]

I'd really like some EV reviews that test out the safety features in the cars in real life scenarios. Keen to see how they perform on motorways, etc. This is a key feature for me as I'm a crappy driver who needs all the help I can get! Also, the world is full of other crappy drivers who think they are F1-level, so I need protection from them too! ;)

[@georgewalker7061]

Issue with just opening the fuel / charger flap is, people keep opening mine when parked. I hope nobody gets to thinking of vandalising it with a cream egg as they do at Chargers, Likely they are opening it to check if it is an Electric Car. I sit on the batteries because they are under the front seats, nice and low though and the heated seats are great for my bad back so when i come to get out i can. That is with 4 prolapsed discs and an artificial leg.....

[@NicolasRaimo]

does it not LATCH when car is locked like the petrol car, i didn't check so i have no idea, my other issue with big flaps is catching them when you walk past

[@georgewalker7061]

@@NicolasRaimo Now it is locking, that is since the Kessy stopped working and i use the key fob to unlock and lock the car. I am leaving it that way and not getting it fixed.

[@Kauppamopo]

atleast here you can spec your corsa-e innovation plus with adaptive cruise control but you have pay for it, here also every comes with 11kW 3-phase charging as standard

[@CaptButtonMash]

Peugeot with fish eye mouth? have you noticed the lion fangs and the claws in the lights?

[@dcvariousvids8082]

I tried getting in and out and failed to do so, without knocking my head, both ankle and my shoulders. I often transport two other people, both have mobility issues. If I can’t get in/out easily, it’s a no-go for them. Same with e208, so both crossed off my possibles list.

[@NicolasRaimo]

i have no mobility issues and am a young 30 year old lad and have issues! The Corsa-E and E208 are the same car ;) just badges and spec are the changes. Whats left on your list?

[@richyzig]

Get the Mokka-e / Peugeot e-2008, the crossover/SUV versions of this car with larger rear doors / space.

[@georgewalker7061]

@@richyzig Or the DS3 e-Tense. e-Corsa dead low advance payment with Motability now, as is the MG EV estate.

[@darrennico8527]

Hi on the tire pressure system i carnt get it to read the psi on each tire . Just has green ticks says good. Weres the read out gone am i missing something lol grr my old car had it. And allso when the engine is not on and you use the radio it last bout 40 seconds then says on the big screen eco mode on will turn off then boom its off till i start the engine can i get rid of that help looked all over to stop it nothing there. ??? (((

[@DogsBAwesome]

I like mine that said only me and the dog (in the back) will mostly use it. Mine is the more poverty spec without the rear camera and the keyless entry (thank goodness) As I'm getting on the low seating is a con, not a pro.

[@NicolasRaimo]

What dog you have Brian?

[@robsmith1a]

The colour looks nice but styling and interior wise. I much prefer the E 208. Good overview though, thanks

[@NicolasRaimo]

Fair enough! am team Corsa I think on looks. Prefer front of this more.

[@oddmediatv7907]

Great review. Actually listed differences against the pug. I’m also in the camp that this looks better

[@NicolasRaimo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheAlien1974]

The top spec ice Corsa has adaptive cruise control fitted as standard in the UK market....

[@NicolasRaimo]

Not on EV spec it doesn’t different trim levels

[@NicolasRaimo]

E208 does thou

[@arnoldtabor3767]

The problem with vauxhall/Opel is pergoet itself not wanting the same tech to compete with itself

[@btnbiker]

No adaptive cruise control is a no no for me I use mine a lot

[@NicolasRaimo]

The Peugeot version has it on top trim level

[@btnbiker]

@@NicolasRaimo sadly a lot more expensive to lease than the corsa. So at the moment when my lease is up next may the shortlist is the MG zs or the Ora cat

[@frstranger8895]

Hi . I have corsa-e . The same : GS line , in black . You should do some sport to sit in this car man ! My height is 1m82 ( 5 feets 11,65 inches ) and 95kg (210 lbs) : I get into easily ! You're kidding us? No? Or do you have heavy legs? LOL 😷🇫🇷

[@Shteev91]

Mate, it's Three, not Free.

[@philgalpin9284]

I did a test on the peugot e208. Could hardly get in! Shame.

[@NicolasRaimo]

did you try getting in back and see same issues as me?

[@whocares264]

MG EVs look good or peugeot 2008 EV

[@embracefoundationuk]

Filler flap too big?

[@NicolasRaimo]

its HUGE!

[@solodrivingstandardsacadem8241]

Hello Nick, can you please inform me weather this vehicle has one paddle driving option, and can you change the levels? Thanks

[@LukeSills95]

If you mean 1 pedal driving then no it doesn't. You can put it up into B mode which gives much stronger regen but it's not quite 1 pedal driving

[@NicolasRaimo]

It's Luke's car so no one knows better ;)

[@jasondavis545]

🤣🤣🤣🤣Flaps 🤣🤣🤣

[@NicolasRaimo]

Big flaps

[@steveharvey2001]

British Brand LOL !

[@NicolasRaimo]

notice the vocal air quotes when saying it ;)

[@toyotaprius79]

this'll be a slippery slope toward politics, and divestment, and ...

[@emailellis2965]

But is junk

[@NicolasRaimo]

Cars great honestly give it a test drive

[@nickelilltroll6]

@@NicolasRaimo I come from many years with electric cars, daily driver now is a Model 3 performance. We bought the Corsa-e because of it s very good buildquality, it has THREE very important things as standard that you DONT get from other manufactures, NR 1-Active batterymanagement, NR 2-Heatpump and NR 3- ACC...Usually you get this in much more expensive models or electric cars. So what PSA has delivered here is actually amazing for the buck!! Oh, almost forgot....a working and reliable app for preheating in the deep freezing winterclimate we have here in Norway. Good luck with that all other manufactures. Only other electric car I owned with a working app is Tesla....This is something VAG have never understood or got it right...Sadly consumers dont realise this before the have to use it. And then the manufacture excuses itself with server problems or sw issues...had an e-golf for 2 years with this problem. VAG never solved it....for TWO years....and still havent got it fixed, 6 years later. They know cars but not sw or IT for electric cars. Sad story!

[@NicolasRaimo]

Nicklas Lindqvist Corsa E hasn’t got ACC

[@georgewalker7061]

@@NicolasRaimo Which is perfectly fine really, i do like to do some of the driving as much of it now is being done for you.

[@nickelilltroll6]

Nicolas Raimo It sure does here, but the badge says Opel here, 100% the same car...just more equipment for us. Sorry :/