Opel Corsa Electric 54 kWh

Overview

The 2025 Opel Corsa-e gets a significant jolt of life, cementing its place as a cracking electric supermini for the masses. This updated model focuses on what matters: more range, more punch, and sharper looks. It’s a stylish and practical choice for zipping around town or tackling longer journeys with newfound confidence. As a versatile daily driver, it's pitched as an accessible entry into quality EV ownership, with this well-equipped 54 kWh version starting around €31,490. It’s a compelling package that’s hard to ignore in the competitive small EV segment.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the Corsa-e gets the powertrain upgrade it's been crying out for. Borrowing the latest tech from its Stellantis cousins, it now packs a more potent 115 kW motor and a larger, more efficient 54 kWh battery pack. This isn't just a numbers game; it translates to a brisker drive and a much more usable real-world range. The exterior gets the sharp ‘Vizor’ front-end treatment seen on other new Opels, along with refreshed interior tech, making the whole package feel bang up-to-date and more competitive than ever.

Design & Exterior

Sporting Opel's slick 'Vizor' front face, the 2025 Corsa-e looks properly modern and sharp. The single gloss-black panel neatly integrates the grille and Intelli-Lux LED headlights, giving it a clean, futuristic vibe. It retains its classic supermini proportions, making it a doddle to park and navigate tight city streets. Measuring 4061 mm long, 1765 mm wide, and 1435 mm tall, its compact footprint is wrapped in a stylish package with crisp lines and optional two-tone roof colours that really make it pop. It’s a handsome little hatchback.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the Corsa-e feels solid and well-built, with a focus on usability. The updated cabin features a new steering wheel and an improved infotainment system, often a 10-inch touchscreen with crisp graphics and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. While it’s a supermini, space for four adults is decent for short trips. On the practical front, you get 267 litres of boot space, which expands to a useful 1,042 litres with the rear seats folded down. It’s a shame there’s no frunk for stashing charging cables, though.

Performance & Driving Experience

With 115 kW and 260 Nm of instant torque sent to the front wheels, this Corsa-e is surprisingly nippy. It'll dash from 0-100 km/h in a brisk 8.1 seconds, making it feel properly zippy away from the lights. The Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor provides smooth, silent power delivery up to its 150 km/h top speed. It’s tuned more for comfort than B-road heroics, soaking up bumps well and providing a relaxed driving experience. The single-pedal 'B' mode for regenerative braking is effective for city driving.

Range, Battery & Charging

The headline act is the new 50.8 kWh usable battery, which delivers a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range of around 373 km, a massive improvement. Its efficiency is a respectable 7.34 km/kWh. Charging is straightforward via its CCS Type 2 port. At home, the standard 7.4 kW AC charger will do the job overnight, with an 11 kW option available for a faster top-up. Out on the road, it can pull a maximum of 100 kW from a DC fast charger, getting you from 10-80% in about 30 minutes.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Safety is well-catered for, with the Corsa earning a 4-star rating from Euro NCAP. It comes loaded with a decent suite of standard driver aids, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, and traffic sign recognition. To get the really clever stuff, you may need to tick some option boxes. This can unlock features like adaptive cruise control, which makes motorway slogs much more relaxing, and an enhanced parking assistance package. It’s a solid offering that provides good peace of mind for a car of this size.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Opel provides a reassuring warranty package for peace of mind. The vehicle itself is covered by a standard 2-year, unlimited mileage warranty across Europe. Crucially, the high-voltage battery is protected by a separate 8-year or 160,000 km warranty, guaranteeing it will retain at least 70% of its original capacity. As an EV, maintenance is simpler and cheaper than a petrol equivalent, with fewer moving parts to worry about. Service intervals are typically longer, focusing on checks of the battery, brakes, and cabin filter, reducing overall running costs.