New Vauxhall Frontera EV and hybrid models will cost the same

In an industry first, Vauxhall has confirmed its new Frontera compact SUV will be launched with price parity for electric and petrol-powered models.

The average list price difference across the wider market between an electric and petrol car is currently 31%. That has been reduced to 0% with the new Frontera.

So, for £23,495, entry-level customers will be able to choose either an EV version with a 111bhp front-mounted electric motor and 44kWh battery, giving a claimed range of up to 186 miles, or a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid with total power of 99bhp.

The hybrid will come with a choice of five or seven seats, while the EV will be a five-seater only. Additionally, a ‘Long Range’ EV version will arrive in 2025 with a range of up to 248 miles.

The Frontera, which is a replacement for the Crossland, will sit between the Mokka and upcoming all-new Grandland in the Vauxhall range.

The launch of the new model also marks the return of the Frontera name, which was originally used on a forgettable SUV in the 1990s.

The all-new Frontera’s many rivals include the Hyundai Kona, MG ZS, Ford Puma, Kia Soul, Dacia Duster and Nissan Qashqai.