Vauxhall unveils all-electric Astra

The Astra Electric uses a 54kWh battery to send power to the front wheels. Its maximum output is 154bhp and 199lb ft of torque, meaning 0-62mph in 9.2 seconds and a top speed of 106mph. Total WLTP range is 258 miles.

When plugged into an 11kW public charger a 0-100% refill takes 5hrs and 45mins, increasing to around 8hrs when using a 7kW home wall box. Plug into a 100kW DC CCS charger and a 20-80% charge takes around 26 minutes.Vauxhall has deliberately kept the outside and inside of the Astra Electric looking consistent with its ICE equivalents.

Trim levels are very simple, with the GS version coming in at £39,995 and the Ultimate at £43,110. Both versions however come with the Pure Panel infotainment system with two 10-inch displays, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree parking camera and heated front seats and steering wheel. Meanwhile, Ultimate spec cars get a head-up display, a panoramic sunroof, wireless smartphone charging and Intelli-Air air filtering in addition.

Vauxhall’s Astra Electric is on sale now, with deliveries expected in the summer. Peugeot’s e-308s are expected to follow in the autumn. Both will form a pincer movement on the

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