ADAC Ecotest 2023: Podium for Opel Astra Electric

• Sustainability success: All-electric Astra takes third position among 94 cars
• Sets standards: Opel only German carmaker in top 10
• Long distance travel: Up to 418 km (WLTP¹) locally emissions-free without charging stop

Rüsselsheim.  The Opel Astra Electric is fun to drive, features state-of-the-art technologies and is highly efficient. Confirmation has now been provided by the ADAC German automobile club. In the ADAC Ecotest 2023 the battery-electric version of the compact class bestseller secured third position among 94 current passenger cars. The strong result also makes Opel the only German brand in the top 10. Opel thus sets standards when it comes to electromobility suitable for everyday use.

The Opel Astra Electric scored 103 out of 110 possible points to achieve the best five-star rating. According to the ADAC: “The cleanest cars drive electrically – although the ADAC does not consider electric cars as zero emissions vehicles and includes the emissions created during energy-generation.” Summing up the result for the locally emissions-free Opel the ADAC said: “With 103 points on its Ecotest-debut the Opel Astra Electric made a strong impression. The car from Rüsselsheim distanced itself from the competition in the compact class. The low kerb weight, good energy management and the standard heat pump contribute to the reductions in energy consumption and CO₂ emissions.”

With assets like these the Astra Electric combines fun with responsibility. The electric motor delivers 115 kW/156 hp and a powerful 270 Newton metres of maximum torque from the first touch of the accelerator. The low kerb weight of 1,679 kilogrammes contributes further to the lively progress and low energy consumption. Also, while many other electric cars are limited to 150 km/h or 160 km/h, the new Astra Electric has a top speed of 170 km/h.

The energy is stored in a 54-kWh lithium-ion battery. The five-door Astra can cover up to 418 kilometres locally emissions-free (WLTP¹) and requires just 14.8 kWh of electricity per 100 km (WLTP²) – also thanks to the heat pump. The Astra Electric is therefore a highly efficient car for everyday use as well as longer journeys. In addition, the regenerative braking system ensures that energy can be recovered while driving. These attributes – along with additional roominess for family holidays – are shared by the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric, one of the first all-electric estate cars on the market.

^[1] Range determined according to WLTP test procedure methodology (R (EC) No. 715/2007, R (EU) No. 2017/1151). The actual range can vary under everyday conditions and depends on various factors, in particular on personal driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, use of heating and air conditioning and thermal preconditioning.

^[2] Values determined using the more realistic WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) test method which replaces the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) test procedure. A vehicle's consumption, CO2 emissions and range not only depend on the efficient use of energy by the vehicle but are also influenced by driving style and other non-technical factors. The information on consumption and emissions does not refer to an individual vehicle and is intended solely for purposes of comparison between the various vehicle types.

Contact:

Colin Yong
+49 (0) 6142-6922084
colin.yong@opel-vauxhall.com

Carina Elsinger
+49 (0) 6142-6927811
carina.elsinger@opel-vauxhall.com