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Vauxhall Astra Electric

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Vauxhall Astra Electric

(2023 - present)

    Summary


    The Vauxhall Astra Electric, unsurprisingly, the electrically powered version of the eighth-generation Astra family. It became available to order in the UK in Summer 2023, with first cars expected to arrive in the Autumn.

    Like its fossil-fuel siblings, the Astra Electric is available in both five-door hatchback and estate (called Sports Tourer) body styles.

    Joining an increasingly crowded family EV sector, the initial media reviews for the Vauxhall Astra Electric have been distinctly average. The UK motoring media has so far concluded that the battery-powered Astra is not a bad vehicle at all, but the strength and pricing of the competition makes the Astra Electric hard to recommend.

    “There are simply better options for similar money or less”, says Parker‘s Alan Taylor-Jones while recommending the Cupra Born and the MG 4, while the What Car? team concludes that “the Tesla Model 3 costs about the same, and offers a brilliant package.”

    Nevertheless, Dave Humphreys of The Sunday Times explains that the Astra Electric is a “polished” package that is “pleasant to drive” and offers a competitive battery range.

    Driving Electric‘s Tom Jervis adds that this electric car range would be a good choice for those wanting to make the switch to a full EV without wanting a completely different driving experience, as the “Astra Electric looks and feels almost identical to the petrol-powered model… until you look at the price.”

    As of September 2023, the Vauxhall Astra Electric holds an Expert Rating of 55% based on 14 reviews from British motoring outlets, which is ten points worse than than the conventional petrol/diesel Astra range.

    Astra Electric highlights

    • Efficient battery with a competitive range
    • Well-equipped as standard
    • Spacious and user-friendly interior
    • Comfortable driving experience

    Astra Electric lowlights

    • Less boot space than the normal Astra
    • Expensive to buy
    • Rivals are more exciting to drive

    Key specifications


    Body style: Five-door hatch and estate
    Engines:
    electric, battery-powered
    Price:
    From £39,995 on-road

    Launched: Summer 2023
    Last updated: N/A
    Replacement due: TBA


    Media reviews


    Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 4 stars
    Date tested: May 2022
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    Adult protection: 80%
    Child protection: 82%
    Vulnerable road users: 67%
    Safety assist: 66%

    The Vauxhall Astra has been given a four-star rating from Euro NCAP. This stands for all Astra models, electric included.

    Shy of a full five-star rating, Euro NCAP comments that the Astra has “plenty of crash avoidance technology, but does not have some of the latest advancements introduced in the market”, and that the car was not “equipped with a centre airbag for far-side crash protection, a countermeasure which is increasingly common on modern cars”.

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of September 2023, the Vauxhall Astra Electric has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    Reliability rating

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    No reliability rating

    The Vauxhall Astra Electric is a brand-new model, so we don’t have enough reliability data on the car to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Astra Electric, we’ll publish the score here.

    Running cost rating

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    No data yet

    As of September 2023, we don’t have independently verified data available for the Vauxhall Astra Electric. Check back again soon.

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    More news, reviews and information about the Vauxhall Astra family at The Car Expert

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    The Vauxhall Astra Electric is a refined an capable battery-powered family car, but its high price tag make it hard to recommend.Vauxhall Astra Electric