- All-New Vauxhall Astra Electric named Efficiency Award winner on the 2024 Electrifying.com Awards
- All-New Astra Electric is able to 4.2 miles per kWh (WLTP) due to its next-generation 54kWh battery, offering a 258-mile vary (WLTP)
- New compact battery means the All-New Astra Electric weighs simply 58kg greater than the Plug-in Hybrid model
- New electrical motor is extra environment friendly and quieter, producing 156PS and 270Nm of torque
- Heat pump ensures most effectivity in scorching or chilly climate
- From 2024, Vauxhall will supply a totally electrical model of each mannequin in its line-up
The All-New Vauxhall Astra Electric has been named the Efficiency Award winner on the 2024 Electrifying.com Awards for its spectacular general effectivity and revolutionary know-how.
The Electrifying.com awards recognise and reward the electrical autos and improvements which symbolize important achievements within the area. The All-New Astra Electric acquired reward from judges for attaining the very best effectivity of any automobile examined by Electrifying.com’s staff of consultants, thanks its next-generation battery and environment friendly electrical motor.
The All-New Astra Electric is powered by a extra environment friendly and quieter electrical motor creating 156PS and 270Nm of torque, which is able to 4.2 miles per kWh (WLTP). The automobile’s warmth pump means the electrical motor can function at most effectivity in scorching or chilly climate. With a selection of three driving modes – Eco, Normal and Sport – the All-New Astra Electric has a variety of 258 miles (WLTP) in Normal mode, whereas driving in Eco mode affords the potential for additional improved effectivity. Drivers may also activate ‘B’ mode for elevated vitality recuperation beneath braking.
The next-generation 54kWh lithium-ion battery, comprised of 102 cells in 17 modules with a liquid cooling system, ensures optimum effectivity. The new battery’s compact measurement ends in a decrease kerb weight for additional effectivity – the All-New Astra Electric weighs solely 58kg greater than the Plug-in Hybrid model, with out compromising on passenger area and boot capability. The All-New Astra Electric helps 100kW fast charging, permitting a 20%-80% cost in simply 26 minutes.
Other options which contribute to the spectacular effectivity of the All-New Astra Electric embrace aerodynamic 18-inch alloy wheels and a particular tyre measurement (215/45 R18 A+), in addition to
heated seats and a heated steering wheel to protect cabin temperature. Using the MyVauxhall app, drivers may also pre-condition the cabin of their automobile, serving to maximise its electrical driving vary by utilizing mains electrical energy to warmth or cool the cabin forward of a visit.
Ginny Buckley, Founder and CEO of Electrifying.com, mentioned: “The new Vauxhall Astra Electric shocked us in the best way – by being the most efficient electric car we’ve ever driven. We know that many buyers have concerns about the driving range of electric models and over a 200+ mile journey we averaged five miles from every kWh of energy in its battery, a remarkable figure that will give potential owners peace of mind.”
James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, mentioned: “Our engineers have focused on maximising the efficiency of Astra Electric so it uses less energy and can therefore go further between charges, so we’re very proud to receive this recognition from the experts at Electrifying.com. This same technology is also being made available in our other electric vehicles meaning more of Britain’s drivers will be able to make the switch to electric as efficiently as possible.”
Vauxhall now affords six totally electrical passenger autos and can supply a totally electrical model of each mannequin from 2024.