Stellantis-owned Opel has introduced an extended-range version of its Frontera Electric crossover, featuring a 54-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and a WLTP range of up to 408 kilometres, the company said on Saturday. The new variant offers roughly 100 km more than the standard model and enters the market with a starting price of €31,190.
The Frontera Electric, positioned in the B-segment and sharing its platform with the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross, has been part of Opel’s electric line-up since spring. Despite the shared underpinnings, Opel’s model now outpaces its French counterpart in range, which remains capped at 307 kilometres.
The new battery adds 10 kWh over the base model’s 44 kWh pack, while power continues to come from an 83 kW electric motor delivering 125 Nm of torque to the front wheels.
Acceleration is marginally slower in the extended-range variant due to the added weight, with Opel citing a 0 to 100 km/h time of 14.2 seconds, compared with 12.1 seconds for the base version. Top speed remains unchanged at 143 km/h. Opel estimates energy consumption at between 15.8 and 16.5 kWh per 100 km.
Charging capabilities remain consistent with the original model. The vehicle supports DC charging at up to 100 kW, with a charge from 20% to 80% expected to take around 30 minutes. The standard model completes the same process in approximately 26 minutes. Opel did not provide figures for a 10% to 80% charge interval.
“If you want a practical, all-electric SUV with plenty of space that is suitable for everyday use, our Opel Frontera Electric is the right choice,” said Patrick Dinger, Opel Germany’s Brand Manager. “At the premiere, we already announced an electric variant with more range. Now we are delivering.”
The Frontera Electric is assembled in Slovakia and available in two trims—‘Edition’ and ‘GS’. Alongside its electric variants, the crossover is also offered with mild hybrid combustion engines in two power levels.
