Opel EV: Charging versatility with up to 100 kW in DC

In addition to taking in direct current – which is charged directly into the battery without conversion – Opel drivers can alternatively charge with single-phase and three-phase alternating current, thanks to the 7.4 or 11 kW onboard chargers. This is independent of the vehicle class. This makes long trips with short downtime always possible. The 50 kWh batteries of the Corsa-e and Mokka-e can be recharged up to 80 percent in just 30 minutes with 100 kW direct current fast charging.

Furthermore, the battery-electric Opel models are also prepared for all charging options, from single-phase to three-phase charging with 11 kW alternating current – via wall box as well as using a cable for household sockets. And the "Universal Charger" can be connected to almost all country-specific sockets up to the three-phase power connection and to public charging stations. For this, Opel relies on the high-quality, certified devices from Juice Technology. The mobile charging device combines the functions of "Mode-2" and "Mode-3 cables" as well as a wall box in one device with various adapters. This makes the "Universal Charger" ideal for customers who normally charge their car at home overnight but occasionally need to cover longer distances and recharge on the go.

Opel Connect calculates the range

To make the drive even more relaxed, OpelConnect, the myOpel App, and the mobility brand Free2Move offer special solutions for electric vehicles. For example, range and charge status can be retrieved via the myOpel App, and the charging time at the home wall box can be programmed.

As an additional comfort feature, customers can conveniently pre-condition the vehicle interior from the couch using their smartphone with the myOpel app. And the optionally available "Charge My Car" function of the Free2Move app allows the use of hundreds of thousands of charging points across Europe while on the go.

What does that mean?

Opel has put together a comprehensive charging package for its models. Meanwhile, all models can charge up to 100 kW DC, which is still sufficient for the 50 kWh batteries. For long-distance travel, however, larger batteries and more charging power are needed: prospectively at least 150 kW, for the vans rather up to 350 kW – but that is still music of the future. But behind the scenes, Stellantis is working on it.