Opel / Vauxhall has announced the all-electric Mokka-e subcompact crossover. This is also the first model from the sister brands to feature the Pure Panel fully digital cockpit and the Vizor front fascia that will trickle down to all future models. The Pure Panel fully digital cockpit features a 12-inch driver display and a 10-inch infotainment display. Still, some of the basic control buttons are kept physical in...

24 June 2020

Opel Zafira e-Life a.k.a. Vauxhall Vivaro e-Life has been announced. This multi-sear passenger car with up to nine seats is available in two lengths and is less than 1.9 m high. There's an option for a trailer hitch capable of towing trailers with a maximum capacity of 1,000 kg. The model offers 100 kW of power and 260 Nm of torque. The battery's capacity is 50 kW and comprises of 18 modules. It offers 100 kW DC...

18 June 2020

Yesterday, the German Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier, Prime Minister Malu Dreyer and Minister of Economics Dr. Volker Wissing visited Kaiserslautern in Rhineland-Palatinate for the presentation of the largest EV battery plant in Germany. The conversion of the traditional Opel plant in Kaiserslautern will begin in 2021 and battery production will start in 2024. A second battery plant is also planned but...

8 February 2020

Opel Corsa-e and Opel Corsa-e Rally make their world debut at the IFA 2019 in Frankfurt. Visitors of the show can check them out at stand D31 in hall 11.0 during the public days from September 12th to September 22nd. The Opel Corsa-e is driven by a 100 kW (136 hp) electric motor with 260 Nm of torque and is powered by a 50 kW battery that provides up to 330 km of range (WLTP, provisional). The battery is covered by...

10 September 2019

Opel hosted a dedicated event today for the market launch of its first all-electric vehicle - the Opel Corsa-e. The car is now up for sale and the first available trim of the model is dubbed Corsa-e Selection. It costs €29,900 (RRP incl. VAT in Germany) and arrives with automatic climate control with remote control, electric parking brake and keyless start as well as the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible...

4 June 2019

Opel Corsa-e has been officially announced and with the sixth generation of its signature small car model, Opel enters the electric car market. The five-seat car is driven by a 100 kW (136 hp) electric motor with 260 Nm of torque and is powered by a 50 kW battery that provides up to 330 km of range (WLTP, provisional). The battery is covered by an 8-year warranty and can be charged to 80% via a DC fast charger in 30...

23 May 2019