- Range
- 225 km*
- Battery
- 37.3 kWh
- DC charging
- 65 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.0 s
Hatchback · FWD · 4 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsCompare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Hatchback · FWD · 4 seats
SPV · FWD · 9 seats
Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Data-led verdict
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
Smart Score verdict
Effectively tied
The overall difference is under two points
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
| Score category | A · 500e | B · Zafira Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 85/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Charging 25% weight | 92/100 Leads | 82/100 |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 100/100 Leads | 64/100 |
| Performance 10% weight | 100/100 Leads | 49/100 |
| Practicality 15% weight | 38/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| EV capability 10% weight | 0/100 | 0/100 |
Compared 12 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Abarth 500e | B Reference model Opel Zafira Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 225 km | 265 km Better |
| Useable battery | 37.3 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Efficiency | 166 Wh/km Better | 260 Wh/km |
| One-stop range | 246 km | 252 km Better |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Typical DC charging power | 65 kW | 77 kW Better |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 24.0 min Better | 38.0 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | No | No |
| Battery preconditioning | No | No |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | Hatchback | SPV |
| Seats | 4 | 9 Better |
| Cargo volume | 185 L | 603 L Better |
| Curb weight | 1,410 kg | 2,211 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | No | Yes Better |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 s Better | 14.2 s |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | Not available | 1,000 kg |
| Towbar approved | No | Yes Better |
| Heat pump | No | No |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | No |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | No | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | No | No |
| Bidirectional charging | No | No |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Current |
| Available from | May 2023 | January 2024 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | Not available | Not available |
Market by market
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
| Market | A Abarth 500e | B Opel Zafira Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €37,990 | From €47,550 |
| Country Netherlands | From €36,490 | From €48,753 |
| Country United Kingdom | From £27,995 | From £48,695 |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Model family
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Abarth 500e has an estimated 225 km of mixed-condition range and Opel Zafira Electric has 265 km. That gives Opel Zafira Electric a 40 km advantage in this database.
Abarth 500e is listed at 65 kW typical DC power and Opel Zafira Electric at 77 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Abarth 500e and Opel Zafira Electric are effectively tied at 75/100 and 75/100 in this pair-relative Smart Score. Missing categories are excluded and the available weights are renormalized.
PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.