Charging Cost Comparison

Opel Corsa Electric vs Renault 5 E-Tech in France

Compared variants: 54 kWh vs 52 kWh 150hp

Updated April 2026

Data shown is approximate and based on publicly available specifications and average electricity prices in France as of early 2026. For models with multiple battery versions, this page compares the variants listed above. Actual charging costs vary with your electricity tariff, charger network, time of day, and subscription plans. Always check the manufacturer specification page and your vehicle's manual for official figures. EVcourse is not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or charging network.

Quick summary

In France, the Renault 5 E-Tech is cheaper to charge at home at €3.88 per 100 km, compared to €4.10 for the Opel Corsa Electric. Over 15,000 km per year, that's roughly €33 in savings on home charging alone. See the full spec comparison.

Charging Opel Corsa Electric vs Renault 5 E-Tech in France

These estimates use the average home electricity price in France (€0.25/kWh) and the average DC fast charging price (€0.52/kWh). Annual estimates assume 15,000 km per year.

Cost	Opel Corsa Electric	Renault 5 E-Tech
Home charging per 100 km (est.)	€4.10	€3.88
DC fast charging per 100 km (est.)	€8.53	€8.06
Annual home charging (est.)	€615	€582
Annual DC fast charging (est.)	€1,279	€1,209

Prices in EUR, including VAT (20%). Your actual cost depends on your electricity contract, charging network subscription, and time of use.

Annual Charging Cost

If you drive 15,000 km per year and charge mostly at home, the Opel Corsa Electric costs roughly €615 per year, while the Renault 5 E-Tech costs €582. That's a difference of €33 per year in favor of the Renault 5 E-Tech.

If you rely mostly on DC fast charging (common for drivers without home charging), the costs are higher for both: Opel Corsa Electric at €1,279 per year and Renault 5 E-Tech at €1,209 per year. The Renault 5 E-Tech saves you roughly €70 per year on DC charging.

Most drivers use a mix of home and public charging. Your actual annual cost will fall somewhere between these two estimates. The more you can charge at home or at work, the lower your cost per kilometer.

Key Specs

Spec	Opel Corsa Electric	Renault 5 E-Tech
Compared variant	54 kWh	52 kWh 150hp
Battery (approx.)	~50.8 kWh	~52 kWh
WLTP range (rated)	~402 km	~412 km
Efficiency (approx.)	~164 Wh/km	~155 Wh/km
DC fast charging (published)	up to 100 kW	up to 101 kW
10-80% charge time (approx.)	~30 min	~31 min
Max AC charging	up to 11 kW	up to 11 kW
DC connector	CCS2	CCS2

See the full side-by-side comparison with charging speed analysis, cold weather, and more.

Charging Networks in France

Both the Opel Corsa Electric and Renault 5 E-Tech use Type 2 / CCS2 connectors, which is the standard in France. You can charge at any public station with a compatible connector.

TotalEnergies Ionity Fastned Allego Electra Mobilize Fast Charge Freshmile Powerdot Atlante Tesla Supercharger

Popular roaming cards in France include Chargemap, Shell Recharge, Plugsurfing. A roaming card lets you charge across multiple networks with a single account, which is convenient if you use different chargers on different routes.

Idle fees are common at charging stations in France. Move your car promptly after charging to avoid extra charges.

Charging in France

Large charging hubs at motorway rest areas (aires). TotalEnergies, Allego, and Fastned operate major highway stations. AFIR credit card payment standard on chargers above 50 kW.

Tax incentives

EVs exempt from CO2-based company vehicle tax (TVS). Small fixed annual tax (EUR 130) applies. Reduced benefit-in-kind for electric company cars.

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