Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Eye-catching and Practical: New Opel Vivaro Electric Sportive

  • Stylish: With sporty stickers, 17-inch alloys and characteristic design elements
  • Standard: Numerous packages with technology and comfort features
  • Locally emissions-free: 100 kW electric motor, 75 kWh battery, up to 352 km range (WLTP1)
  • Workhorse: Up to one tonne payload and 5.8 m3 loading volume
  • Available to order: Opel Vivaro Electric Sportive panel van from €48,500, Vivaro Electric Sportive double cab from €51,500 (RRP excl. VAT in Germany)
Opel Vivaro Electric is not only an all-rounder that fits almost every application profile, it is also the perfect business card for companies – even more so as the stylish new Opel Vivaro Electric Sportive, which can be ordered now. With its characteristic design details, it becomes an eye-catcher on every work trip. In addition, the 4.98 metre long and around 1.90 metre high van, which is therefore fully suitable for underground parking, offers numerous packages with many technology and comfort features as standard in this special edition. Opel Vivaro Electric Sportive is equipped with a 100 kW (136 hp) electric motor and 75 kWh battery and can be ordered as a panel van for €48,500 and as a double cab from €51,500 (all prices RRP excl. VAT in Germany).

Van becomes a design statement: ‘Sporty’ styling details

From the outside, the ‘Sportive’ attracts attention with its characteristic vehicle stickers. The sporty black stripes with yellow highlight on the bonnet extends to the Opel Vizor brand face. There, standard LED headlights and LED daytime running lights ensure the best visibility. Bumpers, door handles and the sliding door rail trim are painted in the body colour, the side mouldings and the exterior mirror caps are black. The pattern, which runs along the sides to the rear wheel arches, reflects the sporty striped design of the bonnet. The 17-inch alloys of Opel Vivaro Electric Sportive underline the high-quality look. In the interior both the dashboard and the door panels are held in black.

Dynamic Surround View and navigation system: Numerous packages as standard

Numerous additional packages that are already included as standard represent another advantage for Vivaro Electric Sportive drivers. With many technical and comfort details, they make daily commutes easier, safer and more relaxed.

‘Sight & Light’ package with fog lights and electrically adjustable, heated and folding exterior mirrors not only increases safety, but also practical use with a 12-volt socket in the glove compartment and on the D-pillar on the driver's side. The ‘Sportive’ comes with a highlight in the ‘Dynamic Surround View’ package with the digital rearview mirror. The system consists of two cameras, one above the rear doors and the other under the passenger side mirror. The images captured by the cameras are displayed on the digital screen. While driving, the driver can see the area behind the rear of the Vivaro. When the indicator is activated, the driver can also see the normally lateral blind spot on the passenger side. Compared to conventional mirrors, the system offers a better, more comprehensive overview.

Entire cockpit is designed to be highly ergonomic. With the ‘Connect Nav’ package, Vivaro Electric Sportive drivers have the high-quality IVI high audio system. Routes can be planned using the navigation system with a 10-inch touchscreen. In addition, the digital, colour 10-inch driver information display provides all important information. Features included in the ‘Comfort’ package such as the two-zone automatic climate control, the inductive charging cradle for wirelessly charging compatible smartphones, the keyless system and the heated leather steering wheel also offer car-level comfort. The ‘Winter’ package with seat heating for all seats in the front row also increases the feel-good factor on cold days.

In the panel van and double cab, the height-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and armrest makes the journey even more relaxing. FlexCargo double passenger seat, which is also standard in the ‘Sportive’ panel van, expands the loading space with its through-loading function. And the rear compartment itself has enhanced LED lighting.

No compromises: One tonne payload and 352 kilometres range 

Opel Vivaro Electric Sportive is not only well equipped and stylish – it is also locally emissions-free. With its 75 kWh battery, it enables ranges of up to 352 kilometres between charging stops (WLTP 1). And if the electric transporter needs additional energy, it can be quickly charged with alternating current using the standard three-phase 11 kW onboard charger. At a 100 kW direct current fast charging station, a “break stop” of around 45 minutes is necessary to charge to 80 percent of the battery capacity. With all of this, the commercial vehicle all-rounder makes no compromises as a load carrier: Opel Vivaro Electric panel van offers up to 5.8 cubic meters of loading volume and up to one tonne of payload.

[1] Range determined according to WLTP test procedure methodology (R (EC) No. 715/2007, R (EU) No. 2017/1151). The actual range can vary under everyday conditions and depends on various factors, in particular on personal driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, use of heating and air conditioning and thermal preconditioning.

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

Available to Order Now: Opel Corsa Electric with Even More Range

  • More range, same price: Opel Corsa Electric YES with up to 429 kilometres of locally emissions-free range (WLTP 1) from €32,485 (RRP incl. VAT in Germany)
  • Even more efficient: Drive up to 24 kilometres further thanks to improved battery cell chemistry and optimised powertrain
  • Electric All In 2: Opel makes the switch to electric mobility easy
Opel is now making electric mobility even more attractive and suitable for everyday use with the Corsa Electric. From now on, occupants of the electric small car bestseller with the Blitz can cover even longer distances between charging stops. Opel Corsa Electric with a 51 kWh battery and an output of 115 kW (156 hp) now enables a locally emissions-free range of up to 429 kilometres – around 6 per cent or up to 24 kilometres more than before.

Best of all, customers can enjoy the extended range without facing any additional costs. For example, the special edition Opel Corsa Electric YES is available from €32,485 (RRP incl. VAT in Germany). A win-win situation for all Corsa Electric buyers: More style, more range, increased everyday usability – and all this for the same price as before. And combined with ’Electric All In’2 Opel is making electric mobility even easier and more affordable.

429-kilometre range (WLTP 1): Opel Corsa Electric offers even more everyday benefits

Small, practical and durable: With space for up to five people in compact dimensions, the Corsa Electric is a real everyday hero and protects the environment and resources with its locally emissions-free drivetrain. It is not for nothing that the jury of the trade magazine electricar named it ‘Best in Class City Vehicle’ in their 2025 awards list.


With the electric range, which has now been increased to up to 429 kilometres, the nimble electric car is even more attractive both in everyday life and for longer trips. Increase in range was made possible by continuous development of nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery. In addition, drive system is now even more efficient. For example, Opel Corsa Electric now consumes only 14.2 kWh of electricity per 100 kilometres. And when the electric small car bestseller needs charging, it recharges to up to 80 percent in under 30 minutes at a 100 kW DC fast-charging station.

Opel Corsa Electric not only shines with high efficiency and practicality, it is also extremely stylish – especially as an Opel Corsa Electric YES special edition. With the three new colours Eukalyptus Green, Kobalt Blue and Kiss Red, it stands out from the crowd and is an unmistakable eyecatcher. Numerous features from the up-level GS trim line are included as standard.

Simple, affordable, customer-friendly: Boost for e-mobility with Electric All-In 2

Another reason that should make Opel Corsa Electric even more attractive is that the brand with the Blitz is making electric mobility even easier and more affordable for customers. Customers who opt for a battery-electric car like Opel Corsa Electric now receive numerous services at the same time. Electric All In 2 is the name of the formula that makes the transition to electric mobility easy and pleasant. Services such as an eProWallbox Move for fast charging at home, Opel Connect PLUS package 4 and eight years of mobile charging and breakdown assistance5 as well as a battery warranty are included.

[1] Range determined according to WLTP test procedure methodology (R (EC) No. 715/2007, R (EU) No. 2017/1151). The actual range can vary under everyday conditions and depends on various factors, in particular on personal driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, use of heating and air conditioning and thermal preconditioning.

[2] Offer for private customers when purchasing a fully electric passenger car from participating Opel partners by June 30, 2025.

[3] A vehicle's values not only depend on the vehicle's efficient use of fuel, but are also influenced by driving behaviour and other non-technical factors.

[4] Connect PLUS services are available for no additional charge for 6 months after the start of the warranty. After this period, the services will be subject to a charge.

[5] Eight years of roadside and mobile charging assistance; mobile charging assistance up to three times a year.

Monday, 24 March 2025

Marijan Griebel takes podium in Opel Corsa Rally4

  • Third place for the former Opel works junior at the opening round of the Stellantis Rally Cup France, held as part of the Rallye du Touquet in France.


Two-time European junior champion and four-time German champion Marijan Griebel made a remarkable comeback in the Opel Corsa Rally4 at the opening round of the French Rally Championship, held as part of the Rallye du Touquet. At the wheel of the Opel Corsa Rally4, the 35-year-old German, together with co-driver Ella Kremer (25), who replaced his previous co-driver Tobias Braun in the hot seat this season, finished third in the Stellantis Rally Cup France in a field of around 20 Peugeot 208 Rally4.

“The rally with its flowing, fast and spectator-lined special stages was just as great as the service park right on the seafront in Le Touquet,” enthused Griebel about the traditional event around 70 kilometers south of Calais on the French Channel coast. The environment was not completely new for the former Opel factory junior: In the 2021 season, Griebel had made a test appearance at the Rallye du Touquet in the then brand-new Opel Corsa Rally Electric as a course car.

Nevertheless, the rally was something special for Griebel/Kremer: “Despite a five-month break from rallying and two years without competing in the Rally4, it worked great again from the first meter, as did the collaboration with Ella. Various special aspects of the rally, such as nominating the maximum of ten tires in the morning and the language barrier, were challenging at times, but we were able to overcome them all. From day one, Ella and I fought for the top positions and after an intense fight that went literally down to the wire, we finally made it onto the podium. This rally in the Opel Corsa Rally4 was extremely fun and a great exercise for the rest of the year. And the fact that we won by a clear margin in the over-30 category, for which we were eligible for prize money, was also very gratifying...”