Vauxhall’s Frontera Electric is now on sale in an extended range version with up to 253 miles of WLTP range.

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It’s available for £27,495 in Design trim and £29,895 in GS trim – marking a £3,500 premium over the standard model – and features a larger 54kWh battery. That adds an extra 67 miles of range compared to the 186 miles in the standard Frontera Electric with the 44kWh battery.

The electric motor is carried over and produces 113hp and 125Nm of torque, resulting in a 0-62mph time of 13 seconds and an 88mph top speed.

Its 100kW DC charging capability means a 20-80% charge can be completed in around 28 minutes. An 11kW onboard charger is fitted as standard, enabling a 20-80% charge in 3 hours 25 minutes from an 11kW AC public charge point. A 20-80% charge from a 7kW home wallbox takes just over five hours.

The Extended Range variant comes with AAA-rated eco tyres, fins added to the rear spoiler and additions to the lower rear bumper area for improved aero flow as well as a different alloy wheel design on GS versions.

All models feature Vauxhall’s ‘Pure Panel’ cockpit with dual 10-inch widescreen displays, a newly designed steering wheel and physical buttons for key functions. Satellite navigation is included as standard, as are wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging and energy-saving Intelli-LED headlights, which include LED daytime running lights and high beam assist.

Entry-level Design models are kitted out with 16-inch black steel wheels with wheel arch cladding and body-colour bumpers with black skid plates. They also come with a suite of driver assistance features as standard, including rear parking sensors, a rear-view parking camera, cruise control with speed limiter, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition and driver attention alert.

GS models add in 17-inch alloy wheels, high gloss black door mirrors and silver skid plates, as well as a black roof with tinted rear windows and LED taillights. Inside, GS models offer electronic climate control and Intelli-Seat front seats with a specific cushion design for enhanced comfort. GS trim also comes with front parking sensors as well as blind spot alert and an electrochromatic rear-view mirror.

Customers can also choose the optional Design Styling Pack on both electric and hybrid versions, which comprises 16-inch white steel wheels, a white roof and roof rails. The optional Ultimate Pack (available on Electric GS and Hybrid GS models) provides extra comfort and convenience with heated seats, a heated steering wheel and LED fog lamps, as well as roof rails with a 240kg load capacity.

As with all Vauxhall electric cars, the Frontera Electric Extended Range is available with the brand’s Electric All In offer, which delivers eight years of roadside assistance, including emergency charging assistance, a £500 credit for either an Ohme home wallbox installation or Tesco charging credit or Octopus Electroverse credit, as well as 10,000 miles’ worth of free home charging when switching to the Intelligent Octopus GO home energy tariff.

For customers not yet ready for the switch to full electrification, Vauxhall offers the new Frontera Hybrid with 48-volt technology. This combines a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and a 28hp electric motor, mated to an electrified six-speed dual clutch transmission. The standard version produces 100hp and 205Nm of torque, while a 136hp version with 230Nm of torque is also available.

The Frontera Electric was the first car in the UK market to offer list price parity between electric and petrol hybrid versions, and the 44kWh Design variant is now priced lower than its hybrid equivalent – eliminating the list price premium that usually applies to electric cars.

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