The new Opel Astra Electric / Vauxhall Astra Electric combines bold and clean design with state-of-the-art technology and a powerful 100% fully electric motor. It can be configured as a sporty 5-door model from spring 2023 and as a versatile Sports Tourer from autumn 2023. The Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric combines driving dynamics with versatility and adapts perfectly to your life. This is ensured by the fully...

30 November 2022

Opel has teased another exciting e-project: the Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD is a reminiscence of the legendary Opel Manta from 1970. At the same time, the car reflects the fascination of a growing fan base that transforms classics like the Manta into so-called RestoMods with modern technologies and a new design. The purely battery-electric Manta GSe ElektroMOD with its fully digital cockpit is sporty like a real Opel...

15 March 2021

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