The new Opel Astra Electric has been revealed at last. The German brand has kept its new electric compact well hidden during its testing period, however, spy images they have captured the new Opel Astra Electric 2023 by surprise before the end of the year. A model that shows off maximum efficiency by completing the well-known Astra range with a fully electric version.
The spy photos are really very interesting, because the zero-emission Astra has been hunted with a special company, that of the VW ID.3. VW’s electric compact is a reference in its category, with hundreds of thousands of units sold around Europe since it was launched on the market, so it would not be strange if the reason is to study its strengths and weaknesses to make the Astra Electric the new reference.
Spy images of the Opel Astra Electric 2023
It seems that the new Astra Electric It does not differ excessively from the PHEV version and the versions with an ICE engine. This being one of the characteristics by which this model can go unnoticed, only betrayed by two details: the 18″ alloy wheels with a more aerodynamic design and the e that reveals that it is a fully electric model.
Inside, the same thing happens. But what is interesting is the reverse engineering exercise that the brand under the Stellantis seal is carrying out with the electric model of the range of Volkswagen. A usual strategy among manufacturers in order to surpass the competition model, this above all in terms of performance, autonomy, cabin adjustments, quality, and driving dynamics. For the moments, vauxhall Yes, it has surpassed the German rival in one aspect, and that is that the electric will also be available in the family variant of the Opel Astra Sports Tourer.
Combine space and performance
Regarding the mechanics, the new Opel Astra Electric It does not reach the electric of the MEB platform in performance, since while the ID.3 has a 150 kW (204 Hp) electric motor, the new rival only has 115 kW (156 Hp). The same result is in autonomy, the Opel has a battery with a capacity of 54 kWh usable, so the autonomy reaches a maximum of almost 420 km. Even with that, these tests are necessary before the commercial launch, which is scheduled for mid-2023.
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Font: Motor.es
