Vauxhall Movano Electric review (2024)

The new Vauxhall Movano and Movano Electric are available exclusively in highly-equipped Prime trim. Customers can choose from a wide range of body styles, with a choice of three vehicle lengths, two wheelbases and three heights, as well as Panel Van, Window Van, chassis Doublecab, platform and back to back versions. The largest van in Vauxhall’s LCV line-up offers exceptional practicality, with up to 17m³ of cargo volume and a payload of up to two tonnes.

The New Movano Electric is powered by an electric motor producing 272PS and 400Nm of torque – increases of 150PS and 140Nm over its predecessor. Thanks to the new 110kWh battery, the New Movano Electric can cover up to 261 miles (WLTP) on a single charge and is equipped as standard with a three-phase 11kW onboard charger. It is also the first Vauxhall capable of charging at 150kW from a DC rapid charger, enabling a 0-80% charge in just 55 minutes.

Additional practicality is provided by the new, optional 230V socket, positioned conveniently in the centre of the dashboard. This helps to easily charge electrical devices such as laptops, electric tool batteries, tablets and other low power appliances that require electricity up to 150 Watts.

Movano customers will be able to choose from another zero-emissions-in-use option from later this year, with orders for the Movano HYDROGEN set to open in Q4 ahead of first deliveries in 2025. The innovative hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will offer a range of up to 311 miles (WLTP) and can be refuelled in approximately five minutes. 

The New Movano is also available with a 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine producing 140PS and paired with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox. A 180PS version can also be specified with the automatic gearbox.

An extensive array of safety systems are included as standard on the New Movano, including a rear-view parking camera, rear parking sensors, traffic sign recognition and intelligent speed assist. The Movano is also capable of level two autonomous driving for the first time (available on automatic models in conjunction with specific option packs). The combination of adaptive cruise control with ‘Stop & Go’ function, lane positioning assist and traffic jam assist enables the Movano to steer, brake and accelerate itself at speeds up to 18mph - for example in slow traffic – provided that the driver’s hands remain on the steering wheel.

Inside, the New Movano Electric is fitted with a 10-inch touchscreen featuring a fully integrated TomTom® satellite navigation system, voice recognition and Apple CarPlay™/Android Auto™. Electric models are also equipped with Vauxhall Connect and a seven-inch digital instrument cluster. Meanwhile, the diesel Movano features a five-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth® and DAB radio, combined with a 3.5-inch driver information display.

For greater comfort and convenience, the Movano Electric benefits from keyless entry and go, an electronic parking brake and automatic air conditioning.

Prices for the New Movano (L2H1 Panel Van) start at £32,285 OTR (exc. VAT), while the Movano Electric (L3H2 Panel Van) is available from £46,135 OTR (after Plug-in Van Grant, exc. VAT) – a saving of £12,350 compared to the outgoing model.