The fully electric All-New Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric, which will be available in the UK in 2023, represent the next step in Vauxhall’s electric vehicle development.
The All-New Astra Electric joins a growing line-up of electric Vauxhall models, with the Astra Sports Tourer the first fully electric estate from the brand and one of just a handful available on the market. Already available with efficient petrol and diesel engines, advanced Plug-in Hybrid powertrains, and soon-arriving sportier GSe electrified variants, the All-New Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric extend the powertrain offers for buyers.
The arrival of the All-New Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric will also increase the number of fully electric Vauxhall passenger vehicles on sale to six. By 2028, Vauxhall has committed to being an electric-only manufacturer – a timeline that is seven years ahead of the UK Government target of 2035.
James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, commented: “The Astra going electric is a big milestone for both our popular family car as well as for the Vauxhall brand as we move towards our commitment of only offering fully electric cars and vans from 2028. Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric will offer everyday practicality, comfort and locally emission-free driving pleasure combined with the innovative technology and bold and pure design language that Vauxhall is known for.”
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- All-New Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric to arrive in 2023
- Fully electric models increase Vauxhall’s all-electric passenger car line-up to six models, with Vauxhall to become an electric-only manufacturer from 2028
- Astra Sports Tourer Electric is set to be one of the first all-electric estates on the market
- Arrival of electric models means Astra will be available in four different powertrains: Electric, Plug-in Hybrid, as well as petrol and diesel
- Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric are powered by 114kW electric motor and 54kWh battery, achieving 258 miles (WLTP) between charges
- Efficient battery configuration means no compromise in passenger space or boot capacity compared to Plug-in Hybrid variants
- Both models capable of supporting up to 100kW DC rapid charging, with an 80 per cent charge taking 30 minutes
- Available with IntelliLux LED® Pixel Light technology featuring 168 LED elements – 84 per headlight – for class-leading lighting and visibility