Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh electric vehicle exterior

Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh - Electric Vehicle Specs

Hatchback FWD

Power

100 kW

(136 HP)

0-100 km/h

8.7 s

Top Speed

150 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (50 kWh / 46 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 50 kWh
Net Capacity: 46 kWh
Buffer: 8%
The Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh reaches peak charging power of 100 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 27 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 151 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.7 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 77% in its class.

Average Charging Power

41 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.9

Maximum Charging Power

100 kW

At 9 → 30% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 13 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 13 min 40.5 kW 0.88 C 49.4 kWh
0% → 90% 41 min 65.0 kW 1.41 C 44.5 kWh
0% → 80% 31 min 76.0 kW 1.65 C 39.6 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 10 min 39.8 kW 0.86 C 47.0 kWh
5% → 90% 38 min 65.2 kW 1.42 C 42.0 kWh
5% → 80% 28 min 77.2 kW 1.68 C 37.1 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 9 min 38.6 kW 0.84 C 44.5 kWh
10% → 90% 37 min 64.2 kW 1.40 C 39.6 kWh
10% → 80% 27 min 76.6 kW 1.67 C 34.6 kWh