Vauxhall has slashed prices across its Grandland Electric range, with reductions of up to £4,700 making the line-up more competitive. The updates bring Design and GS trims under the £40,000 threshold, offering significant savings on Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).

The New Grandland Electric now starts from £37,345 for the Design model, a reduction of £3,650. GS trim is priced at £38,495, saving buyers £4,650, while the range-topping Ultimate sees the largest price drop, now £40,495. Crucially, both Design and GS trims avoid the additional VED ‘expensive car supplement’ of £410 annually from the second year. Over four years, this equates to a combined saving of £1,640 – or about £40 per month.

This pricing overhaul narrows the cost gap between hybrid and electric variants. For instance, the GS Electric is now £1,845 more than the equivalent hybrid model, making the electric version an appealing option when factoring in lower running costs, particularly when charging at off-peak rates.

Underpinning the Grandland Electric is Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform, which features a 73kWh battery and a 213hp motor producing 345Nm of torque. Drivers can expect a range of up to 325 miles on the WLTP cycle, while rapid charging peak of 160kW allows a 20-80% top-up in just 26 minutes. All versions also include a standard heat pump to enhance efficiency, particularly in colder conditions.

The price adjustments extend across Vauxhall’s electric line-up. The Corsa Electric now starts at £29,045, while a new Long Range version with up to 248 miles is available from £30,440. Astra Electric models also see cuts, with the Design trim now starting at £34,945 and the Astra Sports Tourer Electric from £36,145.

Vauxhall’s push to make electric cars more affordable also includes a UK-first: pricing parity between the Frontera Electric and Hybrid, both starting at £23,495. This makes the Frontera one of the cheapest new electric cars on the market, with only the budget Dacia Spring available at a lower price.