Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh

Overview

The 2025 Opel Frontera Electric marks a bold return for a classic nameplate, reborn as a practical and stylish compact family SUV. This 54 kWh version is poised to be the volume seller, slotting in as the sensible, all-electric successor to the popular Crossland. It’s designed to win over families with its roomy, rugged design, clever interior features, and straightforward electric performance. With anticipated pricing in Europe to start around €29,000, it aims to make electric family motoring more accessible, blending everyday usability with Opel's distinctive modern "Vizor" design language.

What's New for 2025?

Everything! The Frontera is an all-new model for 2025, replacing the Opel Crossland. Built on the modern Stellantis "Smart Car" platform shared with the new Citroën C3 Aircross, it introduces a fresh, confident design direction. Key highlights include the signature Opel "Vizor" front end and a fully digital "Pure Panel" cockpit with two 10-inch screens. It’s also the first Opel to offer an optional seven-seat configuration, although this standard-range electric model is a dedicated five-seater, focusing on maximising boot space and electric efficiency for everyday family life.

Design & Exterior

The Frontera Electric boasts a rugged, upright stance that gives it real road presence. The design is dominated by the sleek, black "Vizor" panel at the front, which seamlessly integrates the eco-LED headlights and the new "Blitz" emblem. Its proportions are clean and functional, with a length of over 4,380 mm, a width around 1,800 mm, and a height of approximately 1,650 mm. Details like the prominent wheel arches, protective cladding, and a distinctive C-pillar give it a confident look, while an optional two-tone roof adds a touch of personality.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the Frontera is all about clean design and clever practicality. The dashboard is dominated by Opel's "Pure Panel" setup, featuring two 10-inch screens for instruments and infotainment, creating a modern, button-light environment. Comfort is a priority, thanks to patented "Intelli-Seats" designed to relieve pressure on long journeys. Cargo space is a massive plus, offering over 450 litres with the seats up and expanding to a van-like 1,600 litres when folded. There is no frunk, but tech is sorted with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.

Performance & Driving Experience

This Front-Wheel Drive model is powered by a single electric motor from the Stellantis parts bin, delivering a healthy 115 kW and 260 Nm of torque. That's enough to get this family wagon a wriggle on, with the 0-100 km/h sprint expected in around 9 seconds. The top speed is limited to 150 km/h to optimize range. The driving experience is engineered for comfort and ease, offering a quiet, smooth ride perfect for city streets and motorway cruises. Selectable drive modes (Eco, Normal, and Sport) allow you to tailor the throttle response.

Range, Battery & Charging

This Frontera is equipped with a 51 kWh usable battery pack. Green Cars Compare's calculated 'real-world' range estimate is over 300 kilometres, with an impressive efficiency of around 5.9 km/kWh. Charging is handled by a CCS Type 2 port. When connected to a 100 kW DC fast charger, juicing the battery from 20-80% takes under 30 minutes. For home charging, the standard 11 kW on-board AC charger can replenish the battery from empty in approximately 5.5 hours, making overnight top-ups a breeze.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

While an official Euro NCAP rating is pending, the Frontera is built on a modern platform engineered to meet high safety standards. It’s expected to come well-equipped right out of the box, with a standard suite of assistance systems including forward collision alert with automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and traffic sign recognition. More advanced features like adaptive cruise control with stop & go functionality and a 360-degree Intelli-Vision camera system will likely be offered as part of optional packages or on higher-spec models.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Opel offers solid warranty coverage for excellent peace of mind. The vehicle comes with a 2-year, unlimited-kilometre factory warranty. Critically, the high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 160,000 kilometres, whichever comes first, and guarantees at least 70% of its initial usable capacity. As a fully electric vehicle, maintenance is simplified and more affordable than its combustion-engine counterparts, typically involving periodic checks of the brakes, tyres, coolant, and cabin air filter, ensuring low running costs over the ownership period.