Frontera Electric qualifies for £1,500 grant with 186-mile base range

Vauxhall's Frontera Electric is a sub-4.4-metre family SUV, helped by the £1,500 Electric Car Grant and a current Hot Deal through Tusker on the 44kWh 113 GS Auto. Tusker pitches it as a genuinely affordable entry point, and for fleets weighing up small EVs for family or multi-purpose use, that combination of size, price and grant support is worth a look. (Tusker)

There are two battery choices: the standard 44kWh unit gives up to 186 miles WLTP range with 26-minute 20-80% rapid charging, while the Extended Range 52kWh version stretches to 254 miles, both with 113PS. Three trims - Design, GS and Ultimate - span six exterior colours, with GS bringing 17-inch diamond-cut alloys and sustainable Intelli-Seats, and Ultimate adding heated front seats, steering wheel and windscreen. A hybrid Frontera with seven-seat options also sits in the range for operators who need more capacity than the EV currently offers. (Tusker)

Why this matters: the 186-mile base range suits local and regional duty cycles rather than long-haul reps, so match battery choice to actual driver patterns before ordering. Fleets should also check how long the Electric Car Grant and Tusker Hot Deal pricing remain live, as both look time-limited rather than permanent list pricing.