The electric Opel Corsa-e and Mokka-e gain slightly in range thanks to a series of technical improvements. Their battery capacity and engine power remain unchanged. This optimization is not applicable to vehicles that have already left the factory.
The Peugeot e-208 and e-2008 produced from next December will benefit from a slightly longer range than the previous models. The Opel Corsa-e and Mokka-e, sharing the powertrain of the two electric lionesses, will benefit from the same improvements and will therefore be able to travel a few additional kilometers on a charge.
A combination of optimizations
The lithium-ion battery of the Corsa and Mokka “zero exhaust emissions” remains unchanged and retains a gross capacity of 50 kWh (46.2 kWh net). The engine still delivers 100 kW, or 136 hp. But the transmission, more precisely the reduction gear ratio, is modified to optimize the engine speed range. In addition, the addition of a hygrometer allows finer operation of the passenger compartment heating and air conditioning system, resulting in reduced energy consumption and a more significant gain in autonomy in cold weather. Finally, the Corsa-e and Mokka-e change tires in some versions, which adopt new compounds with lower rolling resistance.
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Further improvements will follow
In the mixed cycle of WLTP homologation, Opel announces that the high average autonomy of the Corsa-e goes from 337 to 359 km and that of the Mokka-e, from 324 to 338 km. Progress is therefore more significant on the city car than on the SUV (22 km against 14 km). But this is only a step before the more important evolution expected for the restyling of these models. The Corsa F “phase 2”, scheduled for 2023, should indeed benefit from a new electric motor designed by the Japanese manufacturer Nidec. At the same time, the battery chemistry supplied by Chinese OEM CATL is due to be altered, changes that the Mokka-e should benefit from shortly thereafter.