Opel plugs in to electric drive
Opel Ireland has announced the official pricing for its first all-electric Corsa-e model. The model is available in SC and Elite trims, with prices set from €27,338 and €30,800 respectively, inclusive of SEAI grant and VRT relief.
Sporting a 50-kWh battery, the Corsa-e offers a range up to 337km, with acceleration of 0 to 100km/h in 8.1 seconds and a torque of up to 260 Nm.
The model boasts an electric drive unit (no gearbox), and a drive mode feature offers the choice between an economical drive for maximum range, a sporty mode for top-level performance and a normal mode for a balance of range and power.
The interior and boot-space are identical to internal combustion engine (ICE) versions, as the batteries are distributed under the floor pan; while there is also a regenerative braking system.
A full battery charge is returned in 7.5 hours from a Wall Box (Fast AC 32A / 7kWh) or 80% charge is returned in just 30 minutes at a dedicated public terminal (Rapid DC 100kWh).
The battery is guaranteed for 8 years or 160,000 km, for up to 70% retention, certifiable by the Opel dealer network. Customers are also covered with roadside assistance for 8 years, or 160,000km.
The Corsa-e SC trim has an array of standard features include a 7” colour touchscreen, DAB radio, Apple Car Play / Android Auto, USB connections, lane departure warning with lane assist, speed sign recognition, automatic emergency city braking, hill assist, cruise control with speed limiter, LED headlights, 16” alloy wheels, high beam assist and ISOFIX child seat fixings on outer rear seats.
Subtle design cues nod to its electric powertrain in the form of e-badging on the side windows and boot, whilst added equipment over its petrol and diesel relatives include navigation, automatic wipers and headlights, anti-dazzle rear view mirror, rear parking sensors, electric parking brake, electronic climate control and keyless start.
Easy-to-understand vehicle data is displayed on the 7” digital instrument cluster to keep the driver fully informed on battery status and energy usage.
Standard features on the Corsa-e Elite trim, over the SC trim, include a 10” colour touchscreen, premium half leather effect seat trim, 17” alloy wheels, panoramic rear view camera, front and rear parking sensors, folding/heated door mirrors, intelligent speed adaption, and keyless entry and start, alarm and side blind spot alert and flank guard.
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