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2025 Opel Corsa Electric Delivers 252-Mile Range

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The 2025 Opel Corsa Electric now offers a WLTP-certified range of up to 252 miles (406 kilometers) , up from the previous 222 miles (357 kilometers). That’s a notable gain driven by engineering, not gimmicks. This improvement isn’t just about numbers on a spec sheet—it’s about enabling daily use, reducing charging anxiety, and making electric driving more convenient. More Range Without More Bulk The increase in range isn’t due to a massive battery upgrade. The battery has gone from 50 kWh to a 51 kWh usable capacity , with 54 kWh gross. The gain comes from smarter systems working more efficiently. Key improvements include: Thermal management systems that keep the battery within its ideal operating range for longer. A new-generation electric motor , producing 115 kW (156 hp), which is more efficient than the previous 100 kW unit. Revised software that controls energy flow, regenerative braking, and drivetrain behavior to maximize energy usage. Aerodynamic optimizatio...

The new Opel Rocks-e KARGO: an electric delivery vehicle

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  Opel is expanding the range of the recently announced electric Rocks-e with a micro-commercial vehicle variant.  The new Opel Rocks-e KARGO is only 2.41 meters long, 1.39 meters wide, and 1.52 meters high, yet offers about 260 liters of flexible loading space  (up to the top of the modular load space). With its turning circle of only 7.20 meters,  the Rocks-e KARGO is easy to maneuver through the narrowest alleys . In combination with the range of 75 kilometers, this micro commercial vehicle is ideal for emission-free delivery of, for example, packages, meals (such as pizzas), or medicines in inner-city areas. The new  Opel Rocks-e KARGO  is a very compact, zero-emission commercial vehicle that meets and overcomes everyday challenges . It is an innovative, practical, efficient, and fully electric car. It is an innovative vehicle that many customers have been waiting for. Where scooters or larger vans run into limitations, this compact newcomer offers the ...