Opel has launched the Corsa GSE, a fully electric hot hatch available for order starting September 1, with a starting price of €39,900. The vehicle features a permanent-magnet synchronous motor delivering 207 kW (281 PS) and 345 Nm of torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds with a top speed of 180 km/h.
The car is equipped with a Torsen limited-slip differential, a four-piston Alcon brake system, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres in 215/40 R18. Its dimensions are 4.08 m in length, 1.77 m in width, and 1.42 m in height, with a turning circle of 10.30 m. It also includes a lowered sports suspension and matrix LED headlights.
The battery has a gross capacity of 54 kWh (51 kWh net). Depending on the tyres, the WLTP range is between 354 and 374 km. The vehicle supports DC fast charging up to 100 kW, allowing a charge from 20 to 80 percent in 27 minutes, and AC charging up to 11 kW.
The Corsa GSE shares its motor, inverter, battery, and wiring harness with the Mokka GSE and Mokka GSE Rally. It offers three driving modes: Sport (207 kW), Normal (170 kW), and Eco (140 kW and 300 Nm, with a top speed of 150 km/h). It also features a V2L function for powering external devices.
The boot capacity is 267 litres, expanding to 1,042 litres with the rear seats folded. The empty weight of the vehicle is 1,554 kg. In real-world sporty driving tests, the on-board computer showed an average consumption of 19.8 kWh per 100 km.
