Global EV Comparison: Opel Zafira Electric Life M 50 kWh vs Zafira-e L3 50 kWh
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General Info
The Opel Zafira Electric Life L3 50 kWh (2024-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €48550. The Opel Zafira Electric Life M 50 kWh (2020-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €25990 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Minivan.
| Property | Opel Zafira Electric Life M 50 kWh | Opel Zafira Electric Life L3 50 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2024 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | France | France |
| Body Style | Minivan | Minivan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €48550 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €25990 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 5 | 5.3 |
Range and Efficiency
Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Opel Zafira Electric Life M 50 kWh (2020-2024) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.
| Property | Opel Zafira Electric Life M 50 kWh | Opel Zafira Electric Life L3 50 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 230 km | 220 km |
| Range (GCC) | 196 km | 188 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 50 kWh | 50 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 46.3 kWh | 46.3 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 23.6 kWh/100 km | 24.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.23 km/kWh | 4.06 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 3.1 | 2.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 100 kW.
The Opel Zafira Electric Life L3 50 kWh (2024-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Opel Zafira Electric Life M 50 kWh (2020-2024) is limited to 7.4 kW.
| Property | Opel Zafira Electric Life M 50 kWh | Opel Zafira Electric Life L3 50 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.4 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.3 | 5.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Opel Zafira Electric Life M 50 kWh (2020-2024) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Opel Zafira Electric Life M 50 kWh | Opel Zafira Electric Life L3 50 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 134 hp | 134 hp |
| Motor Torque | 260 Nm | 260 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 10.8 s | 12.1 s |
| Top Speed | 130 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.3 | 2 |
Dimensions
The Opel Zafira Electric Life L3 50 kWh (2024-...) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Opel Zafira Electric Life M 50 kWh (2020-2024).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Opel Zafira Electric Life M 50 kWh | Opel Zafira Electric Life L3 50 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4959 mm | 5331 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2204 mm | 2204 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1920 mm | 1924 mm |
| Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3275 mm | 3275 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Opel Zafira Electric Life L3 50 kWh (2024-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1000 kg).
| Property | Opel Zafira Electric Life M 50 kWh | Opel Zafira Electric Life L3 50 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Curb Weight | 1969 kg | 2056 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 550 l | 980 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 3200 l | 3700 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.7 | 9.2 |
