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Charging your electric car

When it comes to charging an electric car, you’ll find all the information you need to know right here!

First of all: Your electric Opel, comes standard with a Mode 2 charging cable – meaning you’ll be in a position to safely charge straight away at any regular household socket. 

 

For all the information you need on charging, you’ve come to the right page. We’ll give you advice on cables, wall boxes and even tips on managing your wall box charging times. At the end you’ll see: Electric driving is great fun – and charging your car, is as easy as charging your smartphone.

The right cable for you

You have different options, from ready-to-use possibilities at home to high speed charging at direct current charging stations.
Opel e-mobility - Cables: Household Socket, Illustration
Household socket / Household plug / Basic domestic cable Mode 2 with In-Cable Control Box (ICCB) / Type 2 Plug / Electric Car
Ready to go: your household socket   

1.8 kW

 

Charging at your normal household socket is the easy solution: no installation is required, and the matching basic domestic cable (Mode 2 cable) comes standard with your Opel electric vehicle.  It is a super flexible solution as you find household sockets everywhere.

 
Opel e-mobility - Cables: Household Socket, Illustration

Communication between vehicle and charging port is provided by the so-called In-Cable Control Box (ICCB), which assures charging safety.

 

But be aware that the typical charging speed is approx. 10 km range per one-hour charging time. So, for a regular charging of your electric vehicle we always recommend one of our wall box solutions.

 

This charging solution is the right one for me if…

 

  • I need a backup solution, in case I cannot find a public charger, at a friend’s home, etc.
  • I have a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), that can be charged overnight
 
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Opel e-mobility - Cables: Accelerated Charging, Illustration
Charging station / Type 2 Plug / Mode 3 charging Cable / Type 2 Plug / Electric Car
Accelerated charging: at home or on the go

7.4 kW

 

Want to charge fast and convenient at home? Then a wall- or pole-mounted charging station is the right solution for you.

 
Opel e-mobility - Cables: Accelerated Charging, Illustration

Opel offers a wall box as an accessory, matching the Onboard Charger (OBC) of your car.

 

Your Opel dealer can point you in the right direction for the best installation service and tailor-made support for your wall box.

 

The wall box comes with a fixed mode 3 charging cable. It is the same that can be used to charge at public AC Chargers. For on the run you should then get a portable one as well!

 

 

This charging solution is the right one for me if…

 

  • I regularly charge my electric vehicle at home or on the run
  • I need to recharge daily distances over night

 
Learn more about phases and kW
Opel e-mobility - Cables: Public Fast Charging, Illustration
DC Public Charging Station / Mode 4 charging Cable / Combined Charging System (CCS)4 / Electric Car
Public fast charge
On highways, you often find fast chargers (Direct Current charging stations) – so whilst having a 30 minute coffee break you can top up the battery of your Opel electric vehicle up 80% capacity!
 
Opel e-mobility - Cables: Public Fast Charging, Illustration

The Mode 4 charging Cable is attached directly to the DC charging stations.

 

Be aware that only our purely Electric Vehicles (BEVs) have a charge port for DC charging (Combined Charging System = CCS4) not the Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs), due to the lower battery capacity.

 

This charging solution is the right one for me if…

 

  • I need to charge for longer distances on the run.

 
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Opel e-mobility - Cables: Public Fast Charging, Illustration
DC Public Charging Station / Mode 4 charging Cable / Combined Charging System (CCS)4 / Electric Car
Public fast charge
On highways, you often find fast chargers (Direct Current charging stations) – so whilst having a 30 mins coffee break you can top up the battery of your Corsa-e up 80%1!
 
Opel e-mobility - Cables: Public Fast Charging, Illustration

The Mode 4 charging Cable is attached directly to the DC charging stations.

 

Be aware that only our purely Electric Vehicles (BEVs) have a charge port for DC charging (Combined Charging System = CCS4) not the Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs), due to the lower battery capacity.

 

This charging solution is the right one for me if…

 

  • I need to charge for longer distances on the run.

 
Learn more about phases and kW
Opel e-mobility - Cables: Universal Charger, Illustration
Universal Charger
The allrounder: universal charger

1,8 kW to 11 kW

 

With the Universal Charger you can do it all: charging via household socket, industrial socket (installation of socket necessary) and public AC chargers.

 
Opel e-mobility - Cables: Universal Charger, Illustration

It provides a charging performance of up to 11 kW (approx. 60 km range per one-hour charging time), however it requires the availability of a three-phase socket at home (CEE16). When connected to regular household sockets it has the performance of the Mode 2 cable.

 

Tip: The universal charger can also be used to charge in foreign countries!

Adapters for different sockets types are available in the Opel+ Online Accessories Catalogue.

 

This charging solution is the right one for me if…

 

  • I conveniently charge over night at home.
  • I usually travel within the range my electric vehicle provides and most of the time just charge at home.
  • I leave the Universal Charger at home and use it like a wall box.
  • I occasionally want to drive longer distances, taking the Universal Charger with me and am ready to charge wherever I find a matching socket.
  • I want to or have to charge on the move regularly we recommend a stationary wall box at home and a lightweight Mode 3 charging cable on the move.
 
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1 Value refers to the Corsa-e. 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 about the NEDC and WLTP measurement methods*.

Corsa-e NEDC: Widget yes, Official energy consumption according to NEDC (combined) xx,x - xx,x kWh/100 km; official CO2 emission according to NEDC 0 g/km; range (combined) xxx km to xxx km (depending on equipped options). Efficiency class according to NEDC X-X.

Corsa-e WLTP: Widget yes, Official energy consumption according to WLTP (combined) xx,x - xx,x kWh/100 km; official CO2 emission according to NEDC 0 g/km; range (combined) xxx km to xxx km (depending on equipped options). Efficiency class according to WLTP X-X.

2 Value refers to the Grandland Hybrid4. 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 about the NEDC and WLTP measurement methods*.

Grandland X Hybrid NEDC: Widget yes, Official energy consumption according to NEDC (combined) xx,x - xx,x kWh/100 km; official CO2 emission according to NEDC 0 g/km; range (combined) xxx km to xxx km (depending on equipped options). Pure electric range (combined) xxx km to xxx km (depending on equipped options). Efficiency class according to NEDC X-X.

Grandland X Hybrid WLTP: Widget yes, Official energy consumption according to WLTP (combined) xx,x - xx,x kWh/100 km; official CO2 emission according to NEDC 0 g/km; range (combined) xxx km to xxx km (depending on equipped options). Pure electric range (combined) xxx km to xxx km (depending on equipped options). Efficiency class according to WLTP X-X.

3 When connected to a regular household socket the Enhanced Domestic Cable has the same performance as the Mode 2 Cable.

 

4 The Combined Charging System (CCS) plug is an enhanced version of the type 2 plug, with the addition of two power contacts that provides a faster charging.

Wall box for your home

The most convenient way to charge your electric car at home is a wall box

Wall boxes, offering a faster charge than a standard domestic plug, are easy to use. Thanks to the autostart mode, they can be put into operation straight away. The more advanced smart wall boxes are also very easy to handle, but have more features going beyond pure charging. Together with a smart wall box App charging becomes a more professional experience as it allows you to benefit from services such as reportings, scheduling balance loads, managing different users and remote maintenance.

 

At Opel, we offer different types of wall boxes and smart wall boxes. Here we will help you pick one that best suits your needs, taking into account what fits best to the onboard charger of your vehicle, the electric phases and the charging speed.

 

Opel e-mobility - The wall box Portfolio, Illustration
Wall Box
The wall box

1-phase / 7.4 kW

 

The ideal solution for your Opel electric vehicle.

 
Opel e-mobility, Wall Box, Illustration

This is the right one for me…

 

  • If I charge regularly at home.
  • If additional features beyond charging are not important for me.
Opel e-mobility - The smart wall box Portfolio, Illustration
Smart Wall Box
The smart wall box portfolio

1-phase / 7.4 kW

 

Ideal for those who share the wall box, want to keep track of energy spendings and manage them according to the different needs. Get complete control via smart wall box App.

 
Opel e-mobility, Smart Wall Box, Illustration

This is the right one for me…

 

  • If I want additional features beyond charging like reporting and remote maintenance.
  • If the wall box is shared, and I want a complete report of individual power usage.

Charging times

Compare the charging times of different cables and wall boxes

Corsa-e or Grandland X Hybrid4?

Download here the PDF of the car of your interest.
Opel, Simply Electric, Charging Time; Illustration
Corsa-e | charging time table [PDF - 0.9 MB] Gandland x hybrid4 | charging time table [PDF - 0,8 MB]

Installation

 After choosing the wall box that’s best for you, we can help you get it installed.
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Let’s get started

Get your Opel wall box at your local dealership and benefit from their expertise to provide you with the best installation service and tailor-made support for your charging solution.
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Opel e-mobility - Cables: Household Socket, Illustration
Household socket / Household plug / Basic domestic cable Mode 2 with In-Cable Control Box (ICCB) / Type 2 Plug / Electric Car
Ready to go: your household socket   

1.8 kW

 

Charging at your normal household socket is the easy solution: no installation is required, and the matching basic domestic cable (Mode 2 cable) comes standard with your Opel electric vehicle.  It is a super flexible solution as you find household sockets everywhere.

 
Opel e-mobility - Cables: Household Socket, Illustration

Communication between vehicle and charging port is provided by the so-called In-Cable Control Box (ICCB), which assures charging safety.

 

But be aware that the typical charging speed is approx. 10 km range per one-hour charging time. So, for a regular charging of your electric vehicle we always recommend one of our wall box solutions.

 

This charging solution is the right one for me if…

 

  • I need a backup solution, in case I cannot find a public charger, at a friend’s home, etc.
  • I have a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), that can be charged overnight
 
Learn more about phases and kW
Opel e-mobility - Cables: Enhanced Domestic Charging, Illustration
Green’ up Socket / household plug / Enhanced domestic cable with In-Cable Control Box (ICCB) / Type 2 Plug / Electric Car
Enhanced domestic charging: green’ up system by legrand 

3,7 kW

 

The Green’ up Socket by Legrand is an enhanced domestic socket that provides twice the charging speed (approx. 20 km range per one-hour charging time1) than the basic domestic cable (Mode 2 Cable) on a normal socket.

 
Opel e-mobility - Cables: Enhanced Domestic Charging, Illustration

However, it also needs an enhanced domestic cable to provide the additional performance when connected to this socket3. Together it assures it’s maximum power and guarantees rapid recharging and secure mode without overheating.

 

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This charging solution is the right one for me if…

 

  • I am typically daily driving range is well below 200 km.
  • I mainly charge my vehicle elsewhere e.g. at your work.
  • I have a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) that can be charged in about 4 hours2.
 
Learn more about phases and kW
Opel e-mobility - Cables: Accelerated Charging, Illustration
Charging station / Type 2 Plug / Mode 3 charging Cable / Type 2 Plug / Electric Car
Accelerated charging: at home or on the go

7,4 kW / 11 kW

 

Want to charge fast and convenient at home? Then a wall- or pole-mounted charging station is the right solution for you.

 
Opel e-mobility - Cables: Accelerated Charging, Illustration

Opel offers a wall box as an accessory, matching the Onboard Charger (OBC) of your car.

 

Your Opel dealer can point you in the right direction for the best installation service and tailor-made support for your wall box.

 

The wall box comes with a fixed mode 3 charging cable. It is the same that can be used to charge at public AC Chargers. For on the run you should then get a portable one as well!

 

 

This charging solution is the right one for me if…

 

  • I regularly charge my electric vehicle at home or on the run
  • I need to recharge daily distances over night

 
Learn more about phases and kW