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The electric vehicle family

There are many types of electric vehicles - some with combustion engines, some with purely electric drives. Let us introduce them to you. 

Mild Hybrid (mHEV)

A mild hybrid vehicle is powered by an internal combustion engine that supplies energy to an electric motor. The latter can store the energy and use it in suitable situations. This ensures a saving of up to one litre per 100 kilometres. Each mild hybrid has a lithium-ion battery to store energy. The energy comes from existing start/stop systems or also from brake power regeneration. By the way, mHEV stands for Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle. 

Full Hybrid (sHEV)

A full hybrid has a combustion engine and a battery-powered engine. At low speeds of up to 50 km/h and on short distances of up to approx. 3 km, a pure electric drive is possible. The electricity required to operate the electric motor is generated by the combustion engine. By the way, sHEV stands for strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)

This is like a full hybrid, the difference being that  a plug-in hybrid vehicle can drive higher speeds (up to 130 km/h) and longer distances (approx. 40 km) using only electricity. The combustion engine charges the battery if there is not enough power. The battery can be charged via an external power supply unit. By the way, PHEV stands for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

Electric Vehicle with Elektrofahrzeug mit Range Extender (E-REV)

Battery-powered vehicles with an additional small combustion engine and generator are called range extenders. The combustion engine only starts to generate additional electricity for the battery. Unlike the hybrid drive, however, it does not drive the vehicle directly. E-REV stands for Electrical Vehicle with Range Extender.

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

An all-electric vehicle is powered exclusively by a battery-operated electric motor, which is charged via the power grid, i.e. it does not require any fossil fuel. This means that, locally,  the vehicle is 100%  emission-free. BEV stands for Battery Electric Vehicle.

Fuel cell electric car (FCEV)

A fuel cell car is powered exclusively by an electric motor. Unlike the all-electric vehicle, the electricity is not generated with batteries, but with hydrogen fuel cells. Hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity by combining hydrogen with oxygen. A car with a fuel cell is also 100% emission-free locally. FCEV stands for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle.

Opel currently offers Hybrid, MHEV and BEV within our range. We are fully committed to our goal of going fully electric by 2028.

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Battery-powered fully electric vehicles: 
  • Have an electric motor and a battery
  • A cable is used to charge the battery at a charging station (private or public)
  • The battery is also charged during operation. For example, through energy recovery: the braking energy is converted back into electricity when you take your foot off the accelerator or step on the brake.
  • The average range depends strongly on model, driving behaviour, environmental conditions and battery capacity. Some models can even drive more than 300 km, based on a given test cycle. 
  • Local emissions-free driving
 
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Plug-in Hybrid vehicles:
  • Have an electric motor and battery - as well as an internal combustion engine, e.g. 1.6 Direct Injection Turbo with 147 kW (200 hp)2 in the Grandland Hybrid.
  • A battery that is charged with a cable at a charging station (private/public) or via the combustion engine.
  • The battery is also charged during operation by energy recovery: Braking energy is converted back into electricity when you take your foot off the accelerator or step on the brake
  • The average range in all-electric mode depends heavily on the model, driving behaviour, ambient conditions and battery capacity. Some models can even drive more than 40 km, based on a given test cycle. 
  • Local emission-free driving in all-electric mode.
 
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Feature descriptions and illustrations may refer to or show optional equipment not included in standard delivery. The information contained was accurate at the time of publishing. We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. The colors shown are approximate actual colors, only. Illustrated optional equipment is available at extra charge. Availability, technical features and equipment provided on our vehicles can vary or may only be available in certain countries or may be available at extra costs, only. For precise information on the equipment provided on our vehicles, please contact your local Opel dealer.

* The fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures mentioned comply with the WLTP test procedure, on the basis of which new vehicles are type approved from 1 September 2018. This WLTP procedure replaces the European drive cycle (NEDC), which was the test procedure used previously. Due to more realistic test conditions, the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions measured under the WLTP are, in many cases, higher compared to those measured under the NEDC. The fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures may vary depending on actual conditions of use and on different factors such as: specific equipment, options and format of tires. Please contact your dealer for further information. For more information on WLTP click here https://www.wltpfacts.eu/.

** The fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures mentioned are determined according to the new test procedure WLTP and the relevant values are translated back into NEDC to allow the comparability with other vehicles. Please contact your dealer for the latest information. The values do not take into account in particular use and driving conditions, equipment or options and may vary depending on the format of tires. For more information on official fuel consumption and CO2 emission values, please read the guideline "Guideline for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions of new passenger cars" freely available in all point of sales.

*** The range and electric consumption figures mentioned comply with the WLTP test procedure, on the basis of which new vehicles are type approved from 1 September 2018. They may vary depending on actual conditions of use and on different factors such as: speed, thermal comfort on board the vehicle, driving style, vehicle load and outside temperature. The charging time depends in particular on the power of the charger on board the vehicle, the charging cable and the type and power of the charging station used. Please contact your dealer for further information. For more information on WLTP click here https://www.wltpfacts.eu/.

**** The fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and range figures mentioned comply with the WLTP test procedure, on the basis of which new vehicles are type approved from 1 September 2018. This WLTP procedure replaces the European drive cycle (NEDC), which was the test procedure used previously. Due to more realistic test conditions, the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions measured under the WLTP are, in many cases, higher compared to those measured under the NEDC. The fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and range figures may vary depending on actual conditions of use and on different factors such as: charging frequency, driving style, speed, specific equipment, options, format of tires, outside temperature and thermal comfort on board the vehicle. Please contact your dealer for further information. For more information on WLTP click here https://www.wltpfacts.eu/.

Please note: All information was accurate and up to date at the time of publication. Opel reserves the right to alter specifications at any time, which may affect the data shown. All figures quoted relate to the EU base model with standard equipment.