Global EV Comparison: Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh vs Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) has a starting price of €31190, compared to the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...), which starts at €23400.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh
Years of Production 2025-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Slovakia China
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €31190 €23400
GCC Score 5.3 4.6

Range and Efficiency

While the Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...).

Property Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh
Range (WLTP) 408 km 310 km
Range (GCC) 347 km 264 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 54 kWh 42.3 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 53.5 kWh 40 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.4 kWh/100 km 15.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.49 km/kWh 6.6 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.9 6.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) maxes out at 88 kW.

The Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.4 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 88 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.4 3.7

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Although the Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) has more power, the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 83 kW 70 kW
Motor Power (hp) 111 hp 94 hp
Motor Torque 120 Nm 160 Nm
0-100 km/h 13 s 12.5 s
Top Speed 143 km/h 140 km/h
Performance Score 1.8 1.8

Dimensions

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh
Length 4385 mm 4020 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2020 mm 1810 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1795 mm - Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height 1660 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase 2670 mm 2663 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) 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).

The Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh (2025-…) has a towing capacity of up to 550 kg, whereas the Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh (2024-...) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Opel Frontera Electric 54 kWh Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1610 kg 1430 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 460 l 326 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1600 l 945 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 550 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.7 4.2
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