Order books are now open for the new Opel Grandland Electric AWD, writes Trish Whelan.
The Grandland Electric AWD offers a system output of 325hp. The AWD system combines the standard 213hp front-wheel drive electric motor with an additional 112hp electric motor for the rear wheels. Maximum torque is 509Nm.
The AWD drive can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.1 secs.
In the Ultimate trim, it can travel up to 489km without having to recharge. Further trim versions will have a range of up to 501km next year.
Grandland Electric AWD recharges its 73kWh lithium-ion battery from 20 to 80pc in under 30 minutes at a public fast-charger.
With an 8-year battery warranty, Opel Ireland also contributes towards a callbox home-charger combined with discounted green electricity from Energia. Opel will offer an equivalent petrol hybrid vehicle after six months if the customer is not happy with emissions-free driving.
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