Corsa Electric 156hp
Electric Corsa — same practical hatch, zero emissions. One of Ireland's most affordable new EVs.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 51 kWh |
| WLTP range | 402 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~318 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 8.1s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
| Torque | 260 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 100 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 267 L |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,060 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,432 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Opel highlights
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
💡 Total savings of €5,845. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€457 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€932 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,243/yr |
🚘 Corsa Electric — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,345). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price After Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Corsa Electric Edition Entry |
51kWh · 402km | €31,495€25,790 |
| Corsa Electric GS Most Popular |
51kWh · 402km | €33,495€27,650 |
Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 Corsa Electric on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
Based on ~318km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the Corsa Electric right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Excellent choice |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 267L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ❌ Not rated for towing |
| Private buyer (SEAI + VRT) | ✅ €5,845 total grants |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~7h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~5h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~43min |
| 🚀 100kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~21min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
Opel's Charge My Opel service provides home wallbox installation and access to public charging networks via the Free2Move app. All Opel BEVs support CCS for DC fast charging at all major Irish networks.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 4,060 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,432 mm |
| Boot capacity | 267 L |
| Towing | Not rated |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — Opel Corsa Electric 156hp
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🔗 Everything you need alongside the Opel Corsa Electric 156hp
Every electric car owner needs a home wallbox. Charging overnight on a 7.4kW wallbox at a night rate (~€0.24/kWh) costs far less than public charging — and the SEAI Home Charger Grant covers up to €300. Here are the most popular home chargers in Ireland right now:
A 4kWp home solar system generates approximately 3,400–3,800 kWh/year in Ireland — enough to cover 284–300km of free driving annually in the Corsa Electric. Pair with a myenergi Zappi charger to automatically charge from surplus solar generation before it exports to the grid.
The SEAI EV Home Charger grant (€300) can be applied alongside a Heat Pump grant (up to €12,500) and Solar PV grant (€1,800) — all in a single application. Switching your home heating to a heat pump while installing an EV charger and solar is the highest-savings combination available to Irish homeowners in 2026.
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