In spring 2023 the Opel Astra Electric, the 100% electric version of the brand’s historic compact. It shares a platform with the Astra 2022 and will be available with the family body, the Astra Sports Tourer. It is the latest step towards electrification following the launch of electrified plug-in hybrid variants such as the Astra GSe.
The new Opel Astra Electric boasts a differentiated exterior. There is no shortage of the Opel Vizor in the closed grill, in black and with headlights with Intelli-Lux LED Pixel Light technology. It features 18-inch light-alloy wheels with a design that improves aerodynamics, diamond-cut or completely black, and the designation e on the tailgate.
Few changes inside compared to the Opel Astra we tested, with ergonomic Active Sport seats, available in Alcantara, certified by AGR and with manual and electrical adjustment. there is also the purepanel, completely digital, with two large 10-inch panoramic screens, which now indicate the level of battery charge or autonomy. Optional is the head-up display.
There is no shortage of driving assistance systems, from frontal collision alert with automatic emergency braking to active lane keeping assistant, driver fatigue alert or rear cross traffic alert, including semi-automatic lane change. include.
Opel Astra Electric. Engine
Under the hood it has an electric motor of 115 kW (156 hp) and a maximum torque of 270Nm. It announces a maximum speed of 170 km/h, a high figure for an electric car, since high speeds have a very negative influence on autonomy.
In this sense, the battery 54 kWh capacity (like the Peugeot e-308), announces 416 km of WLTP autonomy. It is made up of 102 cells, housed in 17 modules that are housed in the underbody, so it does not lose interior space or trunk capacity. The consumption that is announced is very low, 14.9 kWh / 100 km. An 11 kW charger is included as standard and supports direct current charges of up to 100 kW.
Depending on driving preferences, Astra Electric drivers can choose between three driving modes: Eco, Normal and Sport.
Source: Opel
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