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Opel and Vauxhall to go all-electric in Europe by 2028, Manta nameplate to be revived

The sister companies have laid out a roadmap to electrification and international growth.


Opel and Vauxhall will transition to all-electric line-ups for Europe by 2028, the Stellantis-owned sister companies have announced. By 2024 every model from both manufacturers will be offered with the option of a hybrid or electric powertrain.

Further, Opel has also confirmed plans to revive its historic Manta sports car nameplate by the mid-2020s – potentially as a high-riding coupe SUV, previewed in render form – and re-enter the Chinese market for the first time since 2014.

“As of 2028, Opel will only offer electric cars in our core market … This clearly shows the commitment of the Opel brand to electric mobility,” said CEO Michael Lohscheller. “The future of the automotive industry is electric – and Opel is part of that. We are on a journey to reinventing Opel and transforming ourselves into a young, green and global brand.”

Vauxhall managing director Paul Willcox said: “As of 2028, Vauxhall will only offer fully electric cars and vans in the UK … We are on a journey to reinvent Vauxhall and heading towards a net zero CO2 future – CO2 is the new currency in our industry.”

The two brands share a near-identical line-up, however Opel currently markets its cars primarily in continental Europe, while Vauxhall services the UK, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.

Every Stellantis marque plotted out a roadmap to zero-emission line-ups at the conglomerate's 'EV Day' last week. The wider group pledged to invest US$35.6 billion (AU$50 billion) towards electric-vehicle research and development by 2025.


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William Davis

William Davis has written for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs in the automotive industry. He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy. As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic. Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.

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