Opel has delayed the launch of the next-generation Corsa from 2027 to 2028, with the new model set to become an exclusively battery-electric vehicle. CEO Florian Huettl confirmed the revised timeline and said the electric Corsa will start at around €25,000.
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Huettl confirmed the 2028 launch in an interview with Welt am Sonntag, reiterating Opel’s plan to position the Corsa as an entry-level electric vehicle.
“It will arrive in 2028, be fully electric, and cost around €25,000.”
The next-generation Corsa will be based on Stellantis’ STLA Small platform, replacing the e-CMP architecture used by the current model. While STLA Small can technically support different powertrains, Stellantis developed the platform primarily to advance electrification across its brands.
“With this model, we are helping to establish electromobility in the entry-level segment,” he said.
The current Corsa is available with petrol, hybrid and electric powertrains. The next generation will instead be offered solely as a battery-electric model.
Larger Batteries and Greater Range
Opel has not yet disclosed the battery capacity or official range of the next-generation Corsa. Huettl said the new model will receive larger batteries and significantly more range than the current electric version.
The planned starting price of around €25,000 would also be below the current Corsa Electric’s list price. The existing model is offered with 46 kWh or 49 kWh net NMC batteries and has a claimed range of up to 429 kilometres. Current list prices start at €30,440.
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Further details on the STLA Small platform and its application to compact electric cars could emerge when Peugeot introduces the second-generation e-208, which is due to launch later this year.
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The Corsa is one of Opel’s most important models and is the Rüsselsheim-based automaker’s best-selling vehicle. It is also one of Germany’s popular compact cars.
Huettl said improving charging infrastructure, targeted government support for electromobility and higher petrol prices could help support the market for electric vehicles.
“The range of electric vehicles is strong, the charging infrastructure is improving, and policymakers are providing targeted support for electromobility. Additionally, rising fuel prices mean that an electric car becomes cost-effective more quickly for many customers. When a litre of petrol costs €2.50, we see the impact on demand directly,” Huettl explained.
Opel has not established a fixed date for phasing out internal-combustion engines across its vehicle range.
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Electric Corsa GSE Arrives Ahead of New Generation
Before the next-generation Corsa reaches the market, Opel is preparing to bring the all-electric Corsa GSE to dealerships this year.
The performance-focused model will continue to use the existing e-CMP platform. It is expected to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 5.5 seconds, which would make it faster than any current production Opel model.
The Corsa GSE will therefore serve as a performance variant of the current generation, while the 2028 Corsa will introduce the model’s transition to the STLA Small platform and an exclusively electric powertrain.
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