A few months after the official introduction The new Opel Astra Electric officially debuts on the Italian market. Opel just announced opening orders for its electric car, which is to become a point of reference for the sector of zero-emission ATVs in Italy. The price list begins from 39,900 euros. The car adds to the range Opel recently launched New Opel Corsa. Let’s see the full details.
OPEL ASTRA ELECTRIC: DIMENSIONS AND FEATURES
PUSH The new Opel Astra Electric, like the petrol version, is a C-segment that may represent the most balanced choice for many motorists. The Opel car is characterized by the following features and dimensions:
- Length 4.37 meters
- Width 1.85 meters
- Height 1.44 meters
Also note that the car is equipped with a Trunk with a volume of 352 liters, expandable up to 1,268 liters. The total weight is 1,679 kilograms. According to Opel, the new Astra Electric is around 100 kilograms lighter than its direct competitors, making it a reference for the category. The car debuts on the market in the GS version, equipped with standard equipment complete, with 18-inch alloy wheels and two 10-inch displays that make up the fully digital Pure Panel cockpit. The rich offer is also worth mentioning driver assistance system included as standard, including:
- Accident warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection
- Lane-keeping system
- Traffic sign recognition system
- Fatigue detection
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go function
The car also integrates an Intelli-Vision camera with a 360-degree view and the Park Pilot system for front and rear parking assistance. There are also LED headlights with daytime running lights, fog lights, and LED taillights.
OPEL ASTRA ELECTRIC: ENGINE
PUSH The new Opel Astra Electric is equipped with an electric motor of:
This is the same power unit that we have already seen in the Peugeot e-308. The car has a maximum speed of 170 km/h, electronically self-limiting. In any case, there will be a choice for the driver’s three driving modes (Eco Normal and Sport) to adapt the car’s performance to your needs and available range.
OPEL ASTRA ELECTRIC: BATTERY AND AUTONOMY
Autonomy is one of the most important aspects of an electric car, and the new Opel Astra Electric aims to offer its customers the opportunity to drive many kilometers on a “full tank”. The car is equipped with a 54 kWh battery, composed of 102 articles located in 17 modules. In terms of distance, the autonomy of the Opel Astra Electric and 418 kilometers in the WLTP cycle with an estimated consumption of 14.8 kWh for every 100 kilometers driven, was also achieved thanks to air conditioning with a heat pump in standard equipment. When it comes to charging, the car:
- can be loaded on80% in approx 30 minutes with a DC fast charging column from 100 kW
- includes a three-phase on-board charger 11 kW for home WallBox
OPEL ASTRA ELECTRIC: PRICE LIST
PUSH The new Opel Astra Electric will arrive in Italy with a starting price of 39,900 euros. This is an affordable price for the emission-free C-segment of the German company, taking into account the standards of the electricity market. The car can be purchased with eco bonus incentives. The first deliveries are scheduled for the first quarter of next year.
