Opel Agila: A comeback as a sibling model to the electric “Ente”?
As is well known, the Stellantis group plans to launch two new electric entry-level models starting in 2028, namely a revival of Citroën’s “Ente” and the Fiat Koala. It now appears that Opel will also have a sibling model, which, according to a media report, will be called the Opel Agila.
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Following Citroën and Fiat, Opel may also enter the entry-level segment with a new electric compact car. According to the Italian automotive magazine “Quattroruote,” the Rüsselsheim-based manufacturer plans to launch a small electric vehicle based on the same technical platform just a few months after its two sister brands within the Stellantis group. The report suggests that Opel Agila will be the model name for this vehicle. No official confirmation from Opel or Stellantis has been released yet.
The launch of Stellantis’ newly announced electric car family for May is set to feature an electric reinterpretation of the famous “Ente,” namely the Citroën 2CV. A concept vehicle for this model was displayed at the Paris Auto Show. Meanwhile, Fiat is developing an electric city car that is expected to be named Koala. Both models are scheduled to hit the market in 2028. According to “Quattroruote,” an Opel version might follow a few months later.
The Return of a Familiar Model Name
With the Agila, Opel would revive an older model name. The series produced between 2000 and 2014 was designed as a compact convertible small car or microvan. The first generation was based on the Suzuki Wagon R+, while the second was based on the Suzuki Splash. For the new electric vehicle as well, “Quattroruote” believes a practical, high-profile body style is feasible. This would allow for short overhangs and relatively ample interior space.
Like the Citroën 2CV and Fiat Koala, the small Opel electric vehicle could also reach around four meters in length — meeting the criteria for the planned new vehicle class called M1E for small electric cars under 4.20 meters long. The EU Commission aims to introduce this vehicle class as part of its “Auto Package.” M1E is intended to encourage manufacturers to produce small electric cars in the EU, as such vehicles will be credited with a 1.3 multiplier as a “super credit” when calculating manufacturers’ CO2 fleet emissions in the future.
There are currently no reliable figures available regarding possible technical specifications. Performance, battery capacity, and range are likely to be determined by the cost and size requirements of this market segment. To achieve a low starting price, a simple setup and a functional interior design are also conceivable. The target price for this electric car family is around 15,000 euros. However, Stellantis has not yet confirmed this amount as a fixed list price for each individual model.
Stellantis focuses on affordable electric cars from Italy
Stellantis officially announced the E-Cars project in May 2026. The company aims to address the shrinking selection of affordable small cars in Europe and make electric mobility more accessible. According to the company, the “E” stands for European, emotional, electric, and environmentally friendly. These vehicles are intended to be developed and produced in Europe for the European market. Stellantis relies on selected partners in developing electric vehicle technology to reduce costs and accelerate time-to-market, per its own statements.
The company has chosen the Pomigliano d’Arco plant near Naples as its production site. The Fiat Panda is currently manufactured there among other vehicles. According to Stellantis, the first electric cars are set to roll off the assembly line there in 2028. In September, the company also reaffirmed its plans to produce three small electric vehicles at the Italian plant. However, it has not yet been officially confirmed that one of these models will actually be an Opel model named Opel Agila.