This tiny electric car is powered by 8 horsepower and has a small battery that can provide 75 km (47 miles) of range.
Opel had two small cars in the Corsa supermini’s place over the Corsa. The budget-friendly Karl or the Mini-rival Adam were both available. They were only around for one generation, and were axed in 2019. Russelsheim is trying again with a sub-Corsa model. It’s smaller than the short-lived city cars.
It is a lightweight quadricycle. This means that its weight can not exceed 425 kg (937 pounds) without the batteries. It inherits the small 5.5-kWh battery from its French counterpart, which gives it a maximum range of 75 km (47 miles). A full charge takes three hours if you run out of juice. You can recharge your battery using the provided three-meter cable and regular household socket. The doors of the Citroen Ami open in opposite directions, and the Rocks-e can have many interchangeable body parts. Opel’s Vizor front end treatment is given to the tiny two-seater EV, but it’s not that different from the donor car. The inside is the same, except for the logo change.
The Opel Rockse-e measures only 2.41m (95 inches) in length and has an electric motor that produces just eight horsepower (six hundred kilowatts). It can reach speeds of 45 km/h (28mph) at the top. The 7.2-meter turning circle makes it ideal for urban use and allows it to be legally driven in Europe starting at age 15. It can accommodate persons over 1.9m tall and rides on 14-inch wheels. The product will go on sale in Germany this fall. Customers will be able order online or from selected dealers. In 2022, additional European markets will be added. The little EV will be available in three trim levels: base, Klub and TeKno in Germany, its home market. A final note: Opel used the name “Rocks” before for rugged-looking versions defunct Karl or Adam.