From AutoEV.
Charlie gets his FIRST VERDICT on the all-new Vauxhall Corsa GSE, and this isn’t simply a Corsa Electric with a bigger motor and a GSE badge.
With 281PS, 345Nm and 0–62mph in just 5.5 seconds, the Corsa GSE is the fastest-accelerating Vauxhall ever. But the really interesting stuff is underneath: a Torsen mechanical limited-slip differential, Alcon four-piston brakes, wider tracks, uprated suspension, faster steering and a Nürburgring-developed chassis.
And there’s another big number: £32,995 after the UK Electric Car Grant.
So, has Vauxhall managed to turn an electric supermini into a genuinely entertaining hot hatch — or is it just another very fast EV?
Charlie takes a first look at the performance, styling, interior, driving experience, practicality and value, and asks whether the Corsa GSE can live up to the legendary Nova GTE, GSi and Corsa VXR heritage.
Corsa GSE key facts:
• 281PS / 345Nm
• 0–62mph: 5.5 seconds
• Top speed: 112mph
• Torsen mechanical LSD
• Alcon 4-piston brakes
• 54kWh battery / 51kWh usable
• Up to 232 miles WLTP
• 100kW DC charging
• 11kW AC charging + V2L
• £32,995 including Electric Car Grant
Is this the electric hot hatch Vauxhall fans have been waiting for?
Watch Charlie’s First Verdict and let us know what you think in the comments.
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