electric car competitor to the Peugeot e-208 and Citroën ë-C3

The electric Opel Corsa is a very important car for the Spanish industry, as it is produced at the Figueuelas plant (Zaragoza), along with the Peugeot e-208 and soon the Lancia Ypsilon. These cars belong to the Stellantis group, so they share a lot of technology and some components.

However, the Peugeot e-208 is one of the most direct competitors of the German model, as is the Citroën ë-C3, which has just appeared on the market. All of them They belong to segment B -small size-therefore its approach is more urban, albeit with improved features.

In this sense, the Opel Corsa-e received an update last year: with more power and an increased electric range. Although its predecessor was equipped with a 136 hp engine. and could travel 357 kilometers, now the SUV can boast 156 hp electric motor and a power reserve of 405 kilometers.

To test all its capabilities, at EL ESPAÑOL we had a test installation for a week. With this electric Opel Corsa, we have made it clear what its consumption is, its real autonomy or battery recharge time, as well as its main new functions.

Engine running and recharging time

As we have already noted, the Opel Corsa-e is equipped with a new 115 kW (156 hp) manual transmission, which is combined with battery 54 kWh, thereby increasing the range to 405 kilometers. This powerplant is similar to that used in the Peugeot e-208, while the Citroën C3 produces 113 hp. and a power reserve of 320 kilometers.

On the other hand, Corsa allows Maximum charging power 100 kW (fast charging)

. Thus, in the case of the most powerful variant with 156 hp. the battery can be charged from 20 to 80% in 27 minutes, and the 136 hp version. – in 25 minutes.

In addition, it includes 7.4 kW single-phase charger as standard, although it can optionally have a power of 11 kW. With the latter, both versions can be fully charged in 3 hours and 10 minutes.

More aggressive image

The image of the new Opel Corsa is much more impressive. The first thing is what attracts attention is the Opel Visor, integrated into all new generation brand models. Has a “black visor” on which LED headlights and darkened logowhich, depending on the configuration, can be satin matte silver.

The bumper was similarly modified and became new. sharper air intakes. The side profile highlights the C-pillar, which, depending on the selected trim, is black and appears to float above the car. 16-inch wheels come standard.

At the rear, the “Corsa” badge appears, which is now placed in the center of the tailgate. AND Grafik Gray paint, available for the first time on the Corsa.helps the urban model have a sportier and brighter appearance.

Technological Leap

The interior of the Opel Corsa has also undergone big changes. At the technological level, a new infotainment system is presented with 10″ center screen. The digital instrument panel also stands out. It has enhanced graphics, multimedia and visual capabilities thanks to the integrated Snapdragon Cockpit platform from Qualcomm Technologies1.

On the other hand, for the first time in this model, smartphones can connect wirelessly through the systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Added to all this is voice recognition that works with the “Hey Opel” command, as well as a new high-resolution rear view camera, among other elements.

A very positive aspect of the Opel Corsa is the comfort in the cabin, as it has ergonomic and soft seats. Being a small car, interior space is standard for its segment.

In particular, the electric Opel Corsa has Trunk volume is 267 liters.. If you fold the second row seats, the volume increases to 1042 liters. For thermal versions this power is slightly higher, as it is 309 hp.

Charging with Iberdrola

We drove to the Iberdrola public charging station. In particular, this 50 kW charger

, which is controlled through the company’s application, available for smartphones. Its use is quite simple and intuitive.

We connected the machine to the mains for ten minutes, the time during which Opel Corsa-e recharged 8.72 kWh for 3.92 euros. Thus, if, upon reaching the charging point, the dashboard showed 21% battery charge, that is, 64 kilometers of autonomy, after supplying the specified energy It recovered to 37% after 120 kilometers.

The charging curve was quite flat, which tells us that the car charges on average at around 50 kW – the maximum power of the charger. This can be checked through the application, thanks to a graph with the relevant data.

Regarding the cost of recharging, for a user who is not an Iberdrola customer, the tariff is 0.45 euros per kWh (price for chargers from 22 to 50 kW) compared to 0.4 euros per kWh for those who are a customer Iberdrola. Therefore, if we take into account that the average consumption of a car is about 15 kWh, we are talking about The cost of public charging for 100 kilometers is 6.75 euros.

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