28.8.2019. Rüsselsheim, Germany. Opel is electric. The manufacturer shows at the International automobile exhibition in Frankfurt (12. to 22. September). The Opel Corsa e and the Grand country X as a Plug-in-Hybrid will celebrate its public premiere at the IAA (stand number D31 in hall 11).
The Stromer from Rüsselsheim are already since June, can be ordered and come in the spring of 2020 to the customer. Now, the Federal office of Economics and export control (BAFA) lists both as to eligible electric vehicles. Thus, buyers can take advantage of the environmental bonus. Granted in half by the car maker (share) and the other half through a Federal grant (Federal share).
A calculation example: The very well-equipped Opel Corsa e First Edition, with 100 kW (136 HP) has a list price of 32.900 € including VAT. The manufacturer’s promotion of 2,000 euros will be deducted from the net price (27.647 Euro). So 25.647 euros from it. Now the VAT of 4.873 euros in addition, which the price is 30.520 Euro. After billing the state support of re-2,000 Euro then follows. The complete environmental bonus reduces the cost for the Opel Corsa‑e First Edition, so 28.520 to the Euro. The customer saves 4.380 Euro.
In externally rechargeable hybrid PHEV) vehicles (the eco-bonus of 1.500 Euro each (Own and Federal share). According to the above formula is reduced in the Opel Grand country X Hybrid4 Innovation with all-wheel drive (fuel consumption in accordance with WLTP1: 1.6 l/100 km, CO2-Emission of 37 g/km, according to NEFZ2: 1.6 l/100 km, 36 g/km of CO2, respectively, provisional values) weighted, combined, the cost of acquisition accordingly. The list price of the top-equipped SUV is 51.165 Euro. After deduction of the eco-bonus is a sum of 47.880 Euro remains. The buyer will be relieved by the promotion of the state and the automotive manufacturer so 3.285 Euro.
In addition, some countries, such as North Rhine-Westphalia (for the trader, once again, 4,000 euros) and municipalities such as the city of Marburg (750 Euro) offer more support programs for electric vehicles. In addition, Stromer of the motor Vehicle are exempt from tax. Since 1. January 2019 so applies to electric and Plug-in Hybrid company cars, which are also used for private purposes, the halved tax rate of 0.5 percent. This also applies to the mileage allowance.
The electric car-for-all: New Opel Corsa e will start from 29.900 euros
For the first time, Opel is offering with the all-new sixth-Corsa-Generation of a pure battery-electric version with 100 kW (136 HP) of power and a range of up to 330 kilometers (WLTP). The Opel Corsa e is the electric car with the flash and already from 29.900 euros can be ordered (UPE incl. VAT). The purchase price will be reduced yet the environmental bonus for electric cars. The Corsa e features in the equipment Selection, in automatic air-conditioning with remote control, electric Park brake, Keyless start system, as well as the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible Multimedia Radio with 7‑inch colour touch screen. In addition, there are systems such as front collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, and lane-keeping assistants, without extra charge. The next Edition trim costs, including a three-phase Onboard Charger 30.650 Euro. Hardly any customers ‘ wishes, the Corsa e First Edition for 32.900 Euro leaves then. Here are LED headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, two-colour paintwork and a fully digital Cockpit as standard. In addition, the new Corsa Generation of safety systems in the small-car segment are the leaders.
The first Plug-in Hybrid from Opel: The Grand country X with electric all-wheel drive
With the Grand country X Hybrid4 Opel presents a high-tech car at the Frankfurt motor show. The Plug-In Hybrid combines the power of a 147 kW/200 HP strong 1.6‑Liter turbo gasoline engine and two 80 kW/109 HP electric motors – one at the front and one on the rear axle for the best 4×4 traction. The 1.6-litre petrol unit covers mainly rides with medium and high speed, while the electric drive is relatively at a lower Tempo to use. The Opel Grand country X Hybrid4 travels up to 52 km under WLTP driving cycle in pure electric (60 kilometers according to NEFZ2). This range covers according to German studies, approximately 80 percent of the average daily travel distances. Say: the Bulk of the Grand country X Hybrid4 rides can be placed, therefore, with Zero emissions.
[1] The stated fuel consumption and CO2 emission values are provisional and have been determined on the basis of the WLTP test procedure (REGULATION (EC) no 715/2007 and regulation (EU) no 2017/1151). EC type-approval and conformity certificate are not yet available. Discrepancies between the information and the official type-tested values are possible.
[2] The stated fuel consumption and CO2 emission values are provisional, were determined on the basis of the WLTP test procedure and NEDC-values recalculated to ensure comparability with other vehicles (REGULATION (EC) no 715/2007, regulation (EU) no 2017/1151 and regulation (EU) no 2017/1153). EC type-approval and conformity certificate are not yet available. Discrepancies between the information and the official type-tested values are possible.
Further information on official fuel consumption and the official specific CO2 emissions and power consumption of new passenger can be taken from the cars to the “guide on the fuel economy, CO2-emissions and power consumption of new passenger cars”, of charge at all sales outlets and at DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Helmuth-Hirth-Straße 1, D-73760 Ostfildern is available for free.
2019 Opel Corsa-e (photo: Opel Automobile GmbH)
