Opel is serious about electrons these days. The brand’s Grandland SUV — once a fairly conventional crossover — has evolved into a fully electric flagship. And now, with the debut of the Opel Grandland Electric Long Range, it’s also taking a shot at one of the industry’s biggest anxieties: range.
This latest addition to the Grandland family stretches the distance between charging stops to an impressive 694 kilometers (431 miles) on the WLTP cycle. That’s thanks to a new 97-kWh battery pack, making it the range champion in Opel’s lineup and one of the longest-legged EVs in Europe outside the luxury bracket. Prices start at €51,750 in Germany, and yes — you can order one now.
Built for the Long Haul
The Long Range model sits atop Stellantis’s STLA Medium platform, a modular electric architecture designed to host large battery packs without eating into interior or cargo space. In this case, the platform supports that 97-kWh pack while preserving the SUV’s practicality. Opel claims you can charge from 10 to 80 percent in about 27 minutes at a DC fast charger — enough time for a coffee and a pretzel on the Autobahn.
Under the hood (or rather, under the floor), a 170-kW (231-hp) motor sends 345 Nm (254 lb-ft) of torque to the front wheels. It’s not a rocket ship, but it’ll do 0–100 km/h in 8.8 seconds and top out at 170 km/h. More than fast enough for a family hauler that can quietly glide from Frankfurt to Milan on a single charge.
A Comfier Kind of Electric
Opel hasn’t forgotten comfort. Even the base Edition trim includes Intelli-Seats — ergonomic chairs designed to ease long-distance fatigue — and a Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) suspension setup. That system adjusts shock absorption depending on road surface and driving style, softening the ride over cobblestones while tightening things up in corners.
Step up the range, and the Grandland piles on tech: Intelli-Lux HD adaptive headlights with over 50,000 LED elements, a head-up display, and a 360-degree camera system all make the cut. Inside, a 16-inch touchscreen handles infotainment and navigation, while a wireless Pixel Box keeps your phone charged and visible in the center console. Higher trims also bring a sensor-controlled tailgate for easy access when your hands are full of groceries or charging cables.
All-Wheel Drive? Already Covered.
Opel recently rolled out the Grandland Electric AWD, a dual-motor version producing a healthy 239 kW (325 hp) and 509 Nm of torque. The new Long Range variant, by contrast, focuses less on raw performance and more on efficiency and endurance. Together with the standard 73-kWh version (good for 521 km of range), Opel now offers three distinct flavors of its electric SUV — a rare bit of choice in a market still figuring out how to scale EV options.
Charging Forward
Every new Grandland Electric Long Range ships with Opel’s ‘Electric All In’ package — essentially a starter kit for EV life. Buyers get an eProWallbox Move for home charging, e-route navigation, and eight years of battery and roadside coverage. It’s the brand’s way of smoothing the transition for drivers still hesitant to ditch the gas pump.
The 2025 Grandland Electric Long Range isn’t about adrenaline or track times — it’s about making electric driving practical, comfortable, and actually convenient. With nearly 700 kilometers of range, serious interior comfort, and just enough German Autobahn DNA to feel composed at speed, Opel’s top-spec SUV might just be the brand’s most convincing electric effort yet.
Whether that’s enough to lure buyers away from Tesla or Hyundai’s long-range champions remains to be seen — but one thing’s clear: Opel has officially joined the big leagues of electric mobility, and it’s bringing comfort, confidence, and a lot of kilometers to the table.
Source: Stellantis