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Vauxhall Vivaro -e Life M 50 kWh (136 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Vauxhall Vivaro:
Vauxhall Vivaro, a light commercial vehicle also sold as the Opel Vivaro, may refer to:....(Read more on Wikipedia)
-e Life M Overview:
Vauxhall Vivaro (-e Life M). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.1 s). The top speed reaches 130 km/h. A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. With seating for 8, it’s perfect for larger families.
50 kWh (136 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 136 Hp electric motor provides sufficient power for urban and suburban driving, with a modest 0-100 km/h in 13.1 seconds. Performance is smooth and quiet, prioritizing passenger comfort over outright speed.
Fuel Economy
The 50 kWh battery offers an official WLTP range of 207-226 km, which is suitable for daily commutes but may limit longer journeys without careful planning. Average consumption is 24.3-26.6 kWh/100 km.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and versatile 8-9 seat interior
- • Zero tailpipe emissions, ideal for urban zones
- • Lower running costs compared to ICE equivalents
- • Smooth and quiet electric powertrain
- • Practical and robust build quality
Cons:
- • Limited electric range for longer trips
- • High purchase price compared to ICE vans
- • Modest performance, especially when fully loaded
- • Charging infrastructure dependency
- • Van-derived driving dynamics and interior aesthetics
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Life M: 2019 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Vivaro |
| Generation: | -e Life M |
| Modification (Engine): | 50 kWh (136 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Minivan |
| Seats: | 8-9 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 130 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 3899 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 2999 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4956 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1920 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1935 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3275 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2204 mm |
| Front overhang: | 881 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 803 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the front wheels. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 215/65 R16; 215/60 R17 |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Gross battery capacity: | 50 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery location: | Below the floor |
| System power: | 136 Hp |
| System torque: | 260 Nm |
| All-electric range: | 207.6-226.9 km |
| Electric motor power: | 136 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 260 Nm |
| Average Energy consumption: | 24.3-26.6 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor location: | Front axle, Transverse |
| Average Energy consumption (WLTP): | 24.3-26.6 kWh/100 km |
| All-electric range (WLTP): | 207.6-226.9 km |
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