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• Holiday for the beloved pets: ‘World Dog Day’ on October 10, 2025
• Driving instead of walking: Combo Electric boot as playground and resting place for five Shetland sheepdogs
• Plenty of space for family and four-legged friends: Up to 7 seats or 4,000 litres of cargo space
• ‘Electric All In’¹: Opel makes the switch to electric mobility easy
• IAA 1985: The first Opel Combo was launched 40 years ago

Combined values for Opel Combo Electric according to WLTP²: Energy consumption 18.5-18.8 kWh/100 km, CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ label: A.

Soul comforter, cuddle partner or everyday helper: dogs take on many different roles for their owners – loyally, reliably and with a look in their eyes that is almost impossible to resist. It is not without reason that the big or small, long- or short-haired canines are considered man’s best friend. This is just one reason to celebrate our canine family members – for example, on ‘World Dog Day’ on October 10. This special day is the occasion to take the beloved companions on an extraordinary tour, or rather: drive them. And there is hardly a better, more practical and efficient way to do this than in the Opel Combo Electric – the most modern descendant of the first Combo presented 40 years ago at the IAA International Motor Show, the Opel Kadett Combo.

Room aplenty: Travelling locally emissions-free with four-legged friends and family

The latest Combo Electric can comfortably accommodate several dogs of different sizes, allowing them to explore new territory together with their favourite humans. Combo drivers and passengers can travel up to 344 kilometres (according to WLTP³) locally emissions-free without having to stop to recharge. And the 50 kWh battery can be recharged to 80 per cent capacity at a 100 kW DC fast charging station in just under 30 minutes – enough time for everyone and every dog to stretch their legs.

While travelling, the rear of the 4.41-metre-long Combo version can accommodate a whole handful of cute Shetland sheepdogs – without them getting in one another’s way. And, of course, the whole family can come along too, with space for up to five people. If Combo customers opt for the XL version with a vehicle length of 4.76 metres, there is even space for up to seven people in addition to the dogs. Optionally, the Combo Electric can be configured with three individual seats in the second row for complete flexibility.

Upon arrival at the chosen destination, it is time to open the tailgate, jump out onto the grass from the low loading sill, which is only around 59 centimetres off the ground, and play around. If the four-legged friends need some rest and shade in between, the rear compartment can be easily converted into a pleasant play and relaxation area. Depending on the seat configuration, the dogs can enjoy a surface measuring more than 2.20 metres in length and almost 1.2 metres in width. And if required, the load volume of the Combo XL can be increased to a maximum of 4,000 litres (up to the roof).

Practical, safe, state-of-the-art: Assistance and features in the Combo Electric

On the way back home in the evening, both animal and human passengers can even enjoy the view of the starry sky – made possible by the optional panoramic roof, which protects against glare during the day thanks to an electrically activated sunshade. As is typical for Combo, the panoramic roof has other advantages in store: It has a central roof gallery that can be used in a variety of ways. When the family goes on a trip in the Combo Electric, the electric car offers up to 186 litres of additional space thanks to 27 storage options in the passenger compartment and the roof gallery – providing convenient storage for dog treats or toys, for example.

In addition, the battery-electric MPV offers numerous cutting-edge technologies that make every journey more relaxed and help everyone arrive safely – above all, the adaptive, glare-free Intelli-Lux Matrix light. Other highlights among the total of up to 18 state-of-the-art driver assistance systems include adaptive cruise control with stop & go function and a high-resolution 180-degree rear-view camera. And the ergonomic cockpit with multimedia radio and optional fully digital 10-inch driver information display provides all the important information and gives details about energy consumption and charging.

Electric All In¹: E-services included for affordable electromobility

To give electric mobility a further boost, Opel is making it even easier and more affordable for customers – starting with the purchase of a vehicle. After all, anyone who buys a battery-electric car model like the Combo Electric now will receive numerous services at the same time with ’Electric All In’¹. For example, services such as an eProWallbox Move for fast charging at home, e-routes functions and eight years of mobile charging and breakdown assistance⁴ as well as a battery warranty are already included.

40 years ago: Opel Kadett Combo celebrates grand debut at the IAA in Frankfurt

The battery-electric Combo Electric is currently enriching both family and professional mobile life, but its origins date back exactly 40 years. At the 1985 IAA International Motor Show, Opel unveiled a new type of compact transporter with a box body, the Kadett Combo, based on the already extremely popular Kadett. From the very beginning, flexibility was the Combo’s strength. This was ensured by a specially developed partition wall system that allowed the seat and cargo space to be converted in just a few simple steps. In this way, the very first Combo laid the foundation for the continued success of the Combo series to this day – as a modern family van as well as a practical compact transporter on a par with passenger cars for commercial use.

^[1] Offer for private customers when purchasing a fully electric passenger car from participating Opel partners by December 31, 2025.

^[2] A vehicle’s values not only depend on the vehicle’s efficient use of fuel, but are also influenced by driving behaviour and other non-technical factors.

^[3] Range values determined according to WLTP test procedure methodology (R (EC) No. 715/2007, R (EU) No. 2017/1151). The actual range can vary under everyday conditions and depends on various factors, in particular on personal driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, use of heating and air conditioning and thermal preconditioning.

^[4] Eight years of roadside and mobile charging assistance; mobile charging assistance up to three times a year.