E-Mobility for All: New Opel Rocks-e from €7,990 in Germany

• Beginning of SUM-era: Sustainable Urban Mobility, attractively priced
• SUM-triple: Electric quadricycle as Opel Rocks-e, Rocks-e Klub and Rocks-e TeKno
• SUM for teenagers with AM driving licence 1: New electric city vehicle as “My first Opel”

New Opel Rocks-e SUM

New Opel Rocks-e SUM (Sustainable Urban Mobility), the German carmaker’s first all-electric quadricycle, is now available to order in Germany. With an entry-level price of only €7,990 (all RRP including VAT in Germany), the Rocks-e is the battery-electric vehicle that nearly any driver can afford. In addition, the financing rate will be similar to that of a monthly ticket for local public transportation. Opel Rocks-e can already be driven in Germany by young people from 15 years of age who hold the AM driving licence 1.

“With the opening of the order books for our new Opel Rocks-e we make the transition to electric mobility simple and affordable for everyone, from urban commuters to novice drivers”, says the head of Opel Germany, Andreas Marx. “No superfluous extras, Opel Rocks-e is pure emissions-free mobility. With bold and pure design, extremely compact dimensions and an appearance that is both functional and unconventional.”

Opel Rocks-e: Entry-ticket to electric mobility

Just 2.41 metres long, 1.39 m wide (excluding exterior mirrors) and weighing only 471 kilograms (including traction battery), Opel Rocks-e is the entry-ticket to electric mobility, especially for beginners. As it is officially classified as a light motor vehicle or quadricycle, teenagers as young as 15 years1 are allowed to drive Opel Rocks-e with the AM-class driving licence in Germany.

Even the €7,990 entry-level variant already offers a range of up to 75 kilometres (WLTP 2), which can be covered at up to 45 km/h. This makes it ideal for everyday city traffic, and with a turning circle of only 7.20 m, the Rocks-e can also master tight corners and fit into small parking spaces.

5.5 kWh battery of the Opel Rocks-e can be fully recharged in around 3.5 hours via a household socket. Accompanying three-metre-long charging cable is permanently housed in the vehicle and simply pulled out of the passenger door when needed. Opel offers an adapter for charging at a public charging station.

Typical for the Opel Rocks-e is the two-tone look of the front and rear, as well as the new Opel Vizor brand face. Side sills and bodywork further underline the robust appearance. Doors on both sides (which are closed from the inside by straps in Opel yellow) are identical. Passenger door swings forward as usual, while the driver's door swings backwards in the opposite direction.

Opel Rocks-e Klub and Opel Rocks-e TeKno: Colourful electrification

Opel Rocks-e Klub and Opel Rocks-e TeKno (€8,790) are even more distinctive. Wheels of both variants carry “x-Style” caps and also feature vertical black stripes on the doors. Additional eye-catchers are grey bodywork of the Rocks-e Klub and the yellow front and rear skid plates of the Rocks-e TeKno. Individual colour schemes continue in the interior, with correspondingly coloured storage nets and hooks for shopping bags, as well as grey or yellow inserts around the instruments and centre console. Even the seams of the floor mats display the same characteristic colour.

With a smartphone-holder on the centre console and DAT connectivity, Opel Rocks-e Klub and Opel Rocks-e TeKno are prepared to provide infotainment. Hands-free Bluetooth functionality for the smartphone is optionally available.

All three Opel Rocks-e variants share the same optimal packaging within the compact dimensions. The two seats are slightly offset to each other so that the front passenger has comfortable legroom and the driver can move their seat lengthwise. Headroom is ample, even for people more than 1.90 m tall. In addition to the hook for bags, Opel Rocks-e offers a luggage volume of up to 63 litres in the passenger footwell. In addition, objects such as sport bags can be stored in the compartments behind the seats. Thanks to the large windows, Opel Rocks-e drivers enjoy good all-round visibility, and a bright, pleasant interior atmosphere is provided by the standard panoramic glass roof, exceptional for a vehicle in this price category.

New Opel Rocks-e is available to order online in Germany from the comfort of home. Selected Opel dealers will offer consultation, test drives and support for the online ordering process. Deliveries of the first vehicles to dealerships will begin before the end of this year.

[1] Applies to four-wheeled light motor vehicles with a rated continuous/utilised power not exceeding 6 kW, with no more than two seats and a maximum speed not exceeding 45 km/h.

[2] Provisional range determined according to WLTP test procedure methodology (R (EC) No. 715/2007, R (EU) No. 2017/1151). 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.

Opel Rocks-e Premiere: New E-Vehicle for new times in the city

• Beginning of SUM-era: New Opel Rocks-e stands for Sustainable Urban Mobility
• New mobility: Opel SUM closes gap between scooter and passenger car
• My first Opel: For youngsters from 15 years of age with driving licence class AM1
• E-vehicle: Electric range of up to 75 kilometres according to WLTP 2
• Easy charging: At any household socket
• Two-seater: Cool design with Opel Vizor and doors that open in opposite directions
• To order from autumn onward: First Germany, additional markets follow in 2022

New Opel Rocks-e 

German carmaker Opel today presents the first SUM. New Opel Rocks-e stands for Sustainable Urban Mobility. Entry-level electric vehicle is the answer to current mobility requirements, offering electric mobility with protection from wind and rain – progressive, bold and pure, typically Opel: in tune with the zeitgeist. It can already be driven in Germany by young people from 15 years of age with the AM driving licence1. With the 2.41-metre short two-seater, Opel continues its electrification offensive. The German carmaker is expanding its model portfolio with a battery-electric SUM vehicle below the Corsa-e that nearly any driver can afford, from young beginners to urban commuters. The entry-level price for the new Opel Rocks-e in Germany will be clearly less than for a small car and the monthly leasing cost will be similar to that of a ticket for local public transportation. Opel Rocks-e will be available to order online or directly at selected Opel dealers from autumn onwards in Germany – additional markets are planned to follow in 2022.

New Opel Rocks-e 

“Our new Opel Rocks-e is uncompromising in every respect. Design is bold and pure, the dimensions are extremely compact. Our SUM drives purely on electricity and the price is unbeatable. Opel Rocks-e enables smart and functional electric mobility for everyone and will attract a lot of attention”, says Opel’s head of sales and marketing, Stephen Norman. “Opel is simply ‘menschlich’ and approachable – the Rocks‑e delivers further proof.”

My first Opel: Clever, extra-cool mobility in the city

New Opel Rocks-e is simply different; a stylish, emissions-free small vehicle for two that requires little space in towns. Best of all, Opel Rocks-e is just 2.41 metres long, 1.39 m wide (without exterior mirrors) and weighs only 471 kilograms (incl. traction battery), which means it is officially classified as a light motor vehicle. In Germany teenagers as young as 15 years 1 are allowed to drive it with driving licence class AM. A corresponding amendment has come into force in 2021 that means this regulation now applies throughout Germany. Legislator thus supports the mobility needs of young people, especially for the way to school or place of study. New Opel Rocks-e is perfectly suited for this job.

New Opel Rocks-e: 2.41 metres long, 1.39 m wide and weighs only 471 kilograms 

Opel’s smart entry-ticket to electric mobility offers a range of up to 75 kilometres according to WLTP 2, which can be covered at up to 45 km/h. This makes it ideal for everyday city traffic – not only for young drivers, but also for those who want to commute emissions-free and don't want to spend a long time looking for a parking space at their destination. 14-inch wheels and turning circle of only 7.20 m make the Rocks-e ideal for the city, mastering tight corners and fitting into small parking spaces.

New Opel Rocks-e: 5.5 kWh battery can be fully recharged in around 3.5 hours via any standard household socket

5.5 kWh battery of the Opel Rocks-e can be fully recharged in around 3.5 hours via any standard household socket. Accompanying three-metre-long charging cable is permanently housed in the SUM and simply pulled out of the passenger door when needed. Opel offers an adapter for charging at a public charging station.

SUM with style: Opel Vizor and Doors open in opposite directions

New Opel Rocks-e: New brand face - Opel Vizor

Rocks-e features the new Opel Vizor brand face, including LED headlights and indicators. Doors on both sides are identical which enhances its bold and pure look. Passenger door swings forward as usual, while the driver's door swings backwards in the opposite direction. Front and rear body panels are also similar.

New Opel Rocks-e: Doors open in opposite directions 

Inside, the two seats are offset to each other so that the front passenger has comfortable legroom and the driver can move their seat lengthwise. Headroom is ample, even for people more than 1.90 m tall. In addition, despite its compact dimensions, new Opel Rocks-e offers a luggage volume of up to 63 litres in the passenger footwell, plus a smart hook for an XXL-size shopping bag.

New Opel Rocks-e: Luggage volume of up to 63 litres in the passenger footwell, plus a smart hook for an XXL-size shopping bag

Cockpit meets the requirements of the modern young generation: clear and focused on the essentials. Display shows speed, driving mode (Drive, Neutral, Reverse), battery state of charge, remaining range and mileage at a glance. Practical details include the smartphone holder located on the centre console. Services such as the “myOpel” app provide further practical information.

New Opel Rocks-e: Cockpit is clear and focused on the essentials

Thanks to the compact dimensions and large windows, Opel Rocks-e drivers enjoy good all-round visibility. A light, pleasant atmosphere in the interior is provided by the standard panoramic glass roof – unusual for a vehicle in this price category. Opel Rocks-e is available in three distinctive equipment lines: as Opel Rocks-e, Opel Rocks-e “Klub” and Opel Rocks-e “TeKno”.

Name “Rocks” has tradition at the German carmaker. Until quite recently the Opel ADAM Rocks and Opel KARL Rocks added their own special flair to the brand – distinctively equipped, with cool-looking off-road extras and therefore ready for the day-to-day drive through the urban jungle. The new Opel Rocks-e is even more adapted to use in towns and cities. Purely electric, emissions free and almost silent, the new model is good for the conscience as well as the environment.

[1] Applies to four-wheeled light motor vehicles with a rated continuous/utilised power not exceeding 6 kW, with no more than two seats and a maximum speed not exceeding 45 km/h.

[2] The specified - preliminary - range was determined using the WLTP test procedure (Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 and Regulation (EU) No. 2017/1151). The actual range can vary under everyday conditions and depends on various factors, in particular on personal driving style, the nature of the route, outside temperature, use of heating and air conditioning and thermal preconditioning.