The electric vehicle market is heating up in Europe, and one of the most anticipated models is the 2024 Opel Corsa electric car. This compact hatchback is based on the popular Opel Corsa, which has been sold in various forms since 1982. The new electric version promises to offer a stylish design, a spacious interior, a long-range, and a competitive price.
Design and Features
The Opel Corsa electric car shares the same platform as the Peugeot e-208 and the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense, which are also part of the Stellantis group. However, the Opel model has its distinctive look, with a sleek and sporty silhouette, bold front grille, LED headlights, taillights, and a range of attractive colors.
The new Opel Corsa interior is modern and minimalist, with a digital instrument cluster, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, wireless charging, and a head-up display. The cabin also offers plenty of room for five passengers and their luggage, with 309 liters (10.9 cubic feet) of trunk space that can be expanded to 1,118 liters (39.5 cubic feet) by folding the rear seats.
The 2024 Opel Corsa electric car also has advanced safety and driver assistance features, such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic emergency braking, and park assist.
Performance and Range
The 2024 Opel Corsa electric car is powered by a single electric motor that produces 136 horsepower and 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) of torque. The motor is paired with a 50 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged from 0 to 80 percent in 30 minutes using a 100 kW fast charger. The battery pack also supports regenerative braking, which helps to extend the range by recovering energy from deceleration.
The 2024 Opel Corsa has a claimed range of 337 km (209 miles) on the WLTP cycle, which is comparable to other electric hatchbacks in its segment. The car also has three driving modes: Normal, Eco, and Sport. Normal mode provides a balanced performance and efficiency, Eco mode optimizes the range by reducing power output and limiting the air conditioning, and Sport mode enhances the acceleration and responsiveness.
The 2024 Opel Corsa Electric also has a smooth and quiet ride quality thanks to its low center of gravity, its well-tuned suspension, it's precise steering, and its effective sound insulation. The car handles well on different road conditions, with good grip and stability.
