Opel intends to be one of the main protagonists of the 2024 automotive calendar, a year in which it will celebrate no less than 125 years of life. The truth is that, if we take into account the current situation of the German brand, the anniversary comes at an ideal time to catapult its sales rates. Not in vain, this charismatic firm that orbits within the gigantic Stellantis business consortium, stands out for the high degree of electrification of its range, a decisive factor in having good future prospects in the European market.
A simple glance at the range of products that are part of the Opel family is enough to realize that during the year 2023 it has accelerated in terms of sustainability, reaching a total of fifteen electrified models. With an offer perfectly adapted to the prevailing market trends, the German company Stellantis is determined to become one of the most significant references of the energy paradigm change in which the automotive sector finds itself.
Through 2023, Opel has launched three fully electric cars. The Corsa points to ways to become the king of battery-powered utility vehicles, while the Astra stands out for its versatility of use. But the main surprise of the season has been the ecological version of the Astra Sports Tourer, which has become one of the first electric family cars on the market.
Without intending to overshadow the prominence of the three standard electric novelties, the German brand’s engineers have recently presented a concept car that allows you to imagine the essence of the design that its future models will share. The Opel Experimental, evidently equipped with an electric propulsion system, is a bold commitment to essential things, in addition to serving as a true masterful treatise on aerodynamics, in search of maximum energy efficiency.
Special mention also deserves the Opel Rocks e-XTREME, winner of a design competition, which has meant a breath of fresh air on a visual level, in addition to having become one of the most shocking surprises of 2023. This peculiar interpretation of an all-terrain vehicle is intended highlight that even quadricycles can be exciting and fun to drive. As far as commercial vehicles are concerned, Opel’s current range has electric versions of the Combo, Vivaro and Movano.
But if we talk about the immediate future of the brand, it is worth noting the announcement made by the management team. The company’s plans indicate that advanced versions of batteries, both the successor to the Crossland and the new Gandland, will go on sale before the end of 2024. And as a culmination of the company’s 125th anniversary, at least one will be offered. electric alternative for each model.
