The Opel Astra has been on the market for 32 long years, and this time it is the first time that it is available in an all-electric version. It will be available as a station wagon and in a body style with a chopped rear. Despite its all-electric platform, the electric Opel Astra is almost identical to the internal combustion engine-powered version.
New electric Opel Astra it has an electric motor mounted on the front axle, which also means that it has drive on the front wheel pair. It has an electric motor 115 kW of power (156 HP) and 270 newton meters of torque. The electric Astra has a capacity battery 54 kWh (51 kWh net), which is sufficient for up to 416 kilometers a long way. If the battery were to be charged at a charging station with at least 100 kW power, the 80% charged batteries would need approx. 30 minutes charging.
Opel Astra Electric; Photo: media.stellantis.comThe maximum speed of the electric Astra is limited to 170 km/h, which is slightly more than the direct competitors allow. S 516 liters in terms of luggage space, the Astra remains practical, but still has slightly less space than the version without an electric motor. How much would you tear down the back seats to have available 1,553 liters luggage compartment. The electric Astra will already be available for order next spring.
