Opel Agila: sister model to Citron’s electric ‘Duck’ looks likely
It's well-known that the Stellantis Group is planning two new entry-level electric models from 2028: the revival of Citroën's 'Duck' (2CV) and the Fiat Koala. Now, it appears there will also be a sister model from Opel, which, according to a media report, will be called the Opel Agila.
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Following Citroën and Fiat, Opel could also enter the entry-level segment with a new battery-electric city car. According to the Italian automotive magazine _Quattroruote_, the Rüsselsheim-based manufacturer plans to launch a small electric vehicle on the same technical platform just a few months after its two sister brands from the Stellantis Group. The report suggests that the model name will be Opel Agila. However, there has been no official confirmation from Opel or Stellantis to date.
The launch of Stellantis’ new E-Cars family announced in May is set to begin with an electric reinterpretation of the famous ‘Duck’, i.e., the Citroën 2CV. A corresponding concept vehicle was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. In parallel, Fiat is developing an electric city car, which is expected to be called the Koala. Both models are scheduled to hit the market in 2028, with the potential Opel variant possibly following a few months later, according to _Quattroruote_.
Return of a familiar model name
With the Agila, Opel would revive a former model name. The series, offered between 2000 and 2014, was designed as a compact high-roof city car or microvan. The first generation was based on the Suzuki Wagon R+, while the second was derived from the Suzuki Splash. For the new electric car, _Quattroruote_ also considers a practical, tall body style plausible, which would allow for short overhangs and a comparatively spacious interior.
Like the Citroën 2CV and the Fiat Koala, the small Opel electric car could also measure around four metres in length, thereby meeting the criteria for the planned new vehicle class called M1E for small electric cars under 4.20 metres in length. The European Commission intends to introduce this vehicle class as part of its Auto Package. M1E is designed to incentivise manufacturers to build small electric cars, as such vehicles will be counted with a factor of 1.3 as a ‘Super Credit ‘in the calculation of manufacturers’ CO₂ fleet emissions in the future.
There are no reliable details as of yet regarding potential technical specifications. Performance, battery capacity, and range are likely to align with the cost and size requirements of the segment. To achieve the lowest possible entry price, a simple equipment level and a functional interior concept are also conceivable. The target price for the E-Cars family is around €15,000. However, Stellantis has not yet confirmed this amount as a binding 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 group aims to address the shrinking selection of affordable city cars in Europe and make access to electromobility easier. According to the company, the ‘E’ stands for European, emotional, electric, and eco-friendly. The vehicles are to be developed and produced in Europe for the European market. Stellantis states that it is working with selected partners to develop the electric car technology, aiming to reduce costs and accelerate the market launch.
The company has designated the Pomigliano d’Arco plant near Naples as the production site. Currently, the Fiat Panda is manufactured there, among other models. According to Stellantis, the first E-Cars are scheduled to roll off the production line in 2028. In September (IT), the group also reaffirmed its plans for three small electric cars from the Italian plant. However, it has not yet been officially confirmed whether one of these will indeed be an Opel model and whether it will bear the name Opel Agila.