Opel Zafira Electric Life L3 75 kWh

Overview

The 2025 Opel Zafira-e L3 75 kWh is your seriously spacious ticket to electric people-moving freedom, perfect for big families or VIP shuttle duties. This long-wheelbase L3 version with the 75 kWh battery (68 kWh usable) balances practicality with a decent electric range. It’s all about ferrying a crowd in quiet comfort, with impressive interior flexibility as its ace card. In the European market, you can expect to see this versatile van starting around €54,550 new, offering a zero-emission solution for those needing maximum passenger or cargo hauling capability without the fuss.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the Zafira-e L3 75 kWh carries forward the significant enhancements from its recent refresh. This includes the striking Opel 'Vizor' front-end, giving it a properly modern and distinctive face. Inside, the cabin got a tech overhaul with an updated digital cockpit, featuring larger screens for both the driver's display and the central infotainment system. These improvements make it more user-friendly and visually appealing, keeping this electric workhorse competitive and stylish on European roads. No major powertrain changes, just a refined, contemporary package.

Design & Exterior

The Zafira-e L3 75 kWh boasts Opel's sharp 'Vizor' grille, integrating headlights and badge into a sleek panel that really modernises its van-like proportions. As the L3, it's the long-boy of the range, stretching to a substantial 5331 mm in length, 1924 mm in width (mirrors tucked), and standing 1910 mm tall. Practicality shines with dual sliding side doors for easy access, and while it's more functional than flamboyant, the clean lines and updated front give it a smart, contemporary look perfect for its versatile roles.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the Zafira-e L3, and you're greeted by a hugely versatile and airy cabin. With seating configurations for 5, 6, 7, 8, or even 9 occupants, it’s a true chameleon. Material quality is robust, built for durability. Tech-wise, the recent update brings a more modern infotainment system, typically with a 10-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Cargo is where it truly excels: a massive 980 litres with all seats up, expanding to an enormous 3700 litres with seats folded. No frunk, but who needs one with this much space!

Performance & Driving Experience

Under the bonnet (or rather, floor!), the Zafira-e L3 75 kWh packs a 100 kW (136 hp) Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor delivering a healthy 260 Nm of torque to the front wheels. Don't expect warp speed – 0-100 km/h takes a leisurely 13.3 seconds, and top speed is capped at 130 km/h, but that’s plenty for its people-carrying duties. The driving experience is smooth, silent, and surprisingly refined for a van, making it a comfy cruiser. Regenerative braking helps to claw back some energy, especially in city driving.

Range, Battery & Charging

The Zafira-e L3 features a 75 kWh nominal battery, with a usable capacity of 68 kWh. This translates to a Green Cars Compare calculated 'real-world' range estimate of around 298 km, with an efficiency of approximately 4.38 km/kWh – pretty decent for a big box on wheels! For charging, it accepts up to 11 kW AC via its CCS Type 2 port, meaning a full top-up takes around 7 hours. Find a 100 kW DC fast charger, and you can zap the battery from 10-80% in about 35 minutes.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

While a specific 2025 Euro NCAP rating for this Zafira-e L3 isn't published, its underlying platform mates have undergone testing previously. Opel equips it with a solid suite of safety kit. Expect essentials like automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and speed limit recognition as standard. Depending on the spec level, you can often add advanced driver-assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and a more comprehensive parking assist, ensuring peace of mind for driver and passengers alike.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Opel generally offers a standard 2-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty across Europe for the Zafira-e. Crucially for an EV, the high-voltage battery is typically covered for 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first, with a guarantee against excessive degradation (usually to 70% of original capacity). Powertrain components related to the electric drive system fall under these warranties. Maintenance is typically lower than combustion equivalents, focusing on tyres, brakes, and cabin filters, making for potentially wallet-friendly running costs over time.