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e-Berlingo XL
Van-based MPV · seven seats
- From
- £33,390
- Boot, 7 up
- 209 L
- Length
- 4,753mm
- Isofix
- 3
Vauxhall Combo Life Electric XL 7-seater
Seven seats come only on the long electric XL, with sliding doors and two removable third-row seats
- Price from
- £33,240
- Electric range
- 213 miles
- Seats
- 7
- Length
- 4,760mm
Quick answer
Is the Vauxhall Combo Life Electric XL a 7-seater?
Yes. Only the long XL version has seven seats, in Design and Ultimate trims, while the standard-length Combo Life Electric has five.
Best for Electric family transport with sliding doors
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Vauxhall's online store lists the Combo Life only as an electric model, so the Vauxhall Combo Life 7-seater is the Electric XL, with a 52kWh battery and up to 213 miles of range.
Sliding doors on both sides are standard and the two third-row seats tilt and lift out. Vauxhall has not published a clear boot figure with all seven seats in use, and we found no current towing limit or Euro NCAP star rating.
Vauxhall Combo Life Electric XL specifications
| Body | Van-based MPV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 7 |
| Seat layout | 2-3-2 |
| Boot, maximum | 2,693 litres |
| Sliding rear doors | Yes |
| Length | 4,760mm |
|---|---|
| Height | 1,837mm |
| Fuel, with seven seats | Electric |
| Gearbox | Automatic only |
| Price from | £33,240 |
| Electric range | Up to 213 miles (WLTP) |
| Battery | 52kWh |
Vauxhall Combo Life Electric XL boot space
- Maximum
- 2,693L
We have no verified boot figure with all seven seats in use yet. The maximum load space is 2,693 litres.
Boot figures for the seven-seat XL are unclear. Vauxhall's launch data, reported by Fleet World, gave the XL 850 litres, rising to 2,693 litres with both rear rows folded. Carwow also quotes 850 litres for seven-seat versions but 2,593 litres with all rear seats folded, plus a seats-up range of 209 to 1,050 litres across the line-up.
No source says how many seats are in use for the 850 litre figure, so measure the space with the third row in place before you buy.
How it is measured Vauxhall launch figures reported by Fleet World give the XL 850 litres, rising to 2,693 litres with both rear rows folded. carwow also quotes 850 litres for seven-seat XL versions but 2,593 litres with all rear seats folded, plus a 209 to 1,050 litre seats-up range across the line-up. No source says how many seats are in use for the 850 litre figure, and no measurement basis is stated.
Vauxhall Combo Life Electric XL dimensions
- Length
- 4,760mm4.76m · 15ft 7in
- Height
- 1,837mm1.84m · 6ft 0in
Length 4,760mmHeight 1,837mm
At 4,760mm (4.76m, 15ft 7in) long, the Combo Life Electric XL is 147mm shorter than the median van-based MPV, and the 6th shortest of the 16 van-based MPVs with a published length. It is 1,837mm tall.
Third row: who fits?
carwow says the third row is two separate seats that tilt and can be removed. carwow's review describes only the first two rows as comfortable for adults. Passengers reach the back through sliding doors on both sides, which are standard (carwow).
The third row is two separate seats that tilt and can be removed (carwow), so the XL can switch between seven seats and a long load space. Carwow's review describes only the first two rows as comfortable for adults, which suggests keeping the back pair for children or short trips.
Passengers reach the back through sliding doors on both sides. Isofix points, with top tether anchors, are on the second-row seats; we found no mention of any in the third row.
- Seat
- Driver
Isofix and child seats
Isofix points: second-row seats, with top tether anchors.
Engines and fuel economy
The electric Combo Life Electric XL has an official WLTP range of up to 213 miles from a 52kWh battery.
Gearbox: automatic only.
| Version | Fuel | Power | Gearbox | Seven seats | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Electric 100kW / 136PS | Electric | 136PS | Automatic | Yes | 213 miles |
Official fuel economy and CO2
| Variant | Fuel | Gearbox | MPG | CO2 g/km | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric 50kWh (VH) | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 242 miles |
| Electric 50kWh (VL) | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 303 miles |
| Design Electric (136PS) auto � 50kWh battery | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 304 miles |
| Design Electric (136PS) auto � 50kWh battery | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 243 miles |
| Electric 50kWh | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 303 miles |
| Electric 50kWh | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 242 miles |
| Ultimate Electric (136PS) auto � 50kWh battery | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 304 miles |
| Ultimate Electric (136PS) auto � 50kWh battery | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 243 miles |
| XL Design Electric (136PS) auto � 50kWh battery | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 304 miles |
| XL Design Electric (136PS) auto � 50kWh battery | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 243 miles |
| XL Ultimate Electric (136PS) auto � 50kWh battery (5 Seat) | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 304 miles |
| XL Ultimate Electric (136PS) auto � 50kWh battery (5 Seat) | Electric | Automatic | Not published | 0 | 243 miles |
Source: Vehicle Certification Agency, data updated 4 October 2026.
Vauxhall Combo Life Electric XL price
From£33,240
Vauxhall UK online store OTR starting price (October 2026) for the Combo Life Electric (XL) Life Design, 100kW / 136PS. The standard-length five-seater starts at £32,340 on the same store, and carwow gives an RRP range of £32,340 to £35,755 across the line-up.
Prices checked October 2026.
Safety and recalls
DVSA recalls
The DVSA lists one recall for the Combo Life Electric XL:
17 January 2023 · Ref R/2023/008 · 3,666 vehicles
There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
Remedy: Update the software of the traction battery control unit.
Built 5 September 2022 to 1 December 2022
Recall data updated 4 October 2026. Ask a dealer to check a specific car by its registration.
Vauxhall Combo Life Electric XL verdict: pros and cons
Our verdict The Combo Life Electric XL is a van-based electric MPV with sliding doors on both sides and two removable third-row seats. Its seven-seat boot figure is unclear, and carwow rates only the first two rows as comfortable for adults.
Pros
- Sliding doors on both sides as standard
- Third-row seats tilt and lift out
- Up to 213 miles of range
Cons
- No clear boot figure with all seven seats up
- Only the first two rows comfortable for adults (carwow)
- No current towing figure or Euro NCAP stars confirmed
Good to know
- Vauxhall's online store lists the Combo Life only as an electric model, from £32,340 for the standard five-seater and £33,240 for the seven-seat XL (Vauxhall UK)
- carwow quotes a 52kWh battery and 208 to 213 miles of range for the XL depending on trim (carwow)
- When it went on sale in 2021 as the Combo-e Life it had a 50kWh battery, up to 174 miles of range and a 750kg towing limit for both lengths; a current towing figure was not found (Fleet World)
- With both rear rows folded, Vauxhall's launch data gave the XL 2,693 litres, while carwow quotes 2,593 litres (Fleet World, carwow)
- Euro NCAP treats the Combo-e Life as a twin of the Peugeot e-Rifter, whose rating rests on 2018 tests of the Rifter (Euro NCAP)
Practicality
The XL is 4,760mm long and 1,837mm tall; we found no width or wheelbase figures. Carwow quotes 208 to 213 miles of range depending on trim, up from 174 miles when the car launched as the Combo-e Life in 2021 with a 50kWh battery.
Towing is unconfirmed: at launch both lengths were rated for 750kg, but we found no current figure. For other options with this body style, see 7-seaters with sliding doors.
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Vauxhall Combo Life Electric XL FAQs
How long is the Vauxhall Combo Life Electric XL?
The Vauxhall Combo Life Electric XL is 4,760mm long (4.76m, 15ft 7in) and 1,837mm tall.
Is there an electric Vauxhall Combo Life Electric XL 7-seater?
Yes. With seven seats you can have an electric version with an official range of up to 213 miles.
Is the Vauxhall Combo Life the same as the Peugeot Rifter?
They are closely related. Euro NCAP treats the Combo-e Life as a twin of the Peugeot e-Rifter, whose rating rests on 2018 tests of the Rifter; we found no current star rating for the Vauxhall. Compare it with the Peugeot Rifter 7-seater.
Can you still buy a petrol or diesel Vauxhall Combo Life?
Not from Vauxhall's online store, which lists the Combo Life only as an electric model. New buyers choose between the five-seat standard car and the seven-seat XL.
Sources Vauxhall UK, carwow, Fleet World, 12 May 2021, Euro NCAP, DVSA, VCA
