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Vauxhall passes 100,000 electric car sales: what it means if you are buying a used Corsa or Mokka Electric

Vauxhall has sold more than 100,000 electric vehicles in the UK. The 100,000th was a Grandland Electric, and by the end of October 2026 the total had reached 102,852. Its two best-sellers, the Mokka Electric and Corsa Electric, have been on sale since 2020, so thousands are now reaching the used market.

Front of a blue Vauxhall Corsa
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Vauxhall's electric sales over time

Vauxhall's first electric car was the Ampera range-extender, first sold in 2011. Its first modern, mass-market electric car was the Corsa-e, which went electric in 2019. By the end of 2024, Vauxhall offered an electric version of every car in its range.

End of yearTotal Vauxhall EVs sold in the UK
20204,487
202116,105
202232,475
202351,018
202469,338
202586,344
2026 (to October)102,852

Cumulative sales since 2011. Source: Vauxhall, 4 November 2026.

Eurig Druce, Vauxhall Managing Director, said the milestone "reflects the progress being made in bringing EVs into the mainstream".

What it means for used car buyers

With tens of thousands of Mokka Electric and Corsa Electric models sold since 2020, they are now among the more common used electric cars. They are also popular with buyers looking for an affordable first EV. Used electric car values have been rising in recent months; read why used EV values are bouncing back.

If you are looking at a used Corsa or Mokka Electric:

  1. Check which version it is. The original Corsa-e had a 50kWh battery and an official range of up to 209 miles. The current Corsa Electric has a 51kWh battery and up to 265 miles. Real-world range is lower, especially in winter.
  2. Ask for a battery health report before you buy, and check the range shown on a full charge.
  3. Check the MOT history for free. Electric cars need an MOT from three years old, just like petrol and diesel cars. Look for advisories on tyres, brakes and suspension, which can wear faster on heavier EVs.
  4. Check for recalls with our recall check, and work through our used car checklist.
  5. Work out charging costs. Use our EV charging cost calculator, and remember pay-per-mile tax (eVED) starts in April 2028.

Questions drivers ask

How many electric cars has Vauxhall sold in the UK?

102,852 by October 2026, according to Vauxhall. The 100,000th was a Grandland Electric.

What is Vauxhall's best-selling electric car?

The Mokka Electric, with more than 26,000 UK sales since 2020, followed by the Corsa Electric with more than 23,000.

What is the range of a used Vauxhall Corsa-e?

The original Corsa-e has an official range of up to 209 miles (WLTP) from a 50kWh battery. The current Corsa Electric has up to 265 miles from a 51kWh battery. Real-world range is lower, especially in cold weather.

Do electric cars need an MOT?

Yes. Electric cars need an MOT once they are three years old, and every year after that, like petrol and diesel cars.

Sources

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