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ALL-NEW VAUXHALL ASTRA ELECTRIC WINS 2024 ELECTRIFYING.COM EFFICIENCY AWARD

  • 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.

  

JeepUk

JEEP® AVENGER NAMED ‘URBAN ELECTRIC CAR OF THE YEAR’ AT ELECTRIFYING.COM AWARDS

  • The fully-electric Jeep Avenger has been honored with the title of ‘Urban Electric Car of the Year’ at the 2024 Electrifying.com Awards
  • The Avenger has been commended by expert judges for its efficiency, design, and size
  • This latest accolade adds to the collection of prestigious titles received by the Avenger

 

At the 2024 Electrifying.com Awards, the fully electric Jeep Avenger was named ‘Urban Electric Car of the Year’.

The winning electric vehicles were chosen for their exceptional accomplishments and advancements in the mobility sector.

A panel of experienced electric car journalists selected the Avenger, praising its ideal size for urban settings and its highly efficient electric powertrain.

Ginny Buckley, Founder and CEO of Electrifying.com, stated: “The Jeep Avenger is a breath of fresh air and we love the way Jeep has reinvented itself for the electric age. The styling is unmistakably Jeep, yet it’s the same size as a supermini, making it perfectly at home in an urban environment. It’s a fun package that buyers of all ages will love, and it scores highly on battery efficiency giving potential owners peace of mind when it comes to how far they can travel.”

 

Kris Cholmondeley, Managing Director of Jeep UK, commented: “Jeep is thrilled by the continued industry recognition of the fully-electric Avenger – a testament of the compact SUV’s position at the forefront of the brand’s European market offering. The Avenger represents a significant forward step towards the next generation of fully electrified Jeep SUVs.”

This latest award from Electrifying.com adds to a series of accolades already secured by the Avenger, including European Car of the Year 2023 (ECOTY) and Best Family SUV (WWCOTY).

The Jeep Avenger is a compact SUV in the fast-growing B-SUV segment, the second-largest European segment in terms of volume. Designed and built as a Jeep from day one, the Avenger combines Jeep DNA in a compact SUV with a unique blend of capability, style, functionality, and technology.

With an electric range of up to 249 miles on the combined WLTP cycle*, the electric powertrain combines a new 400-volt electric motor with 156hp and 260Nm of torque with a new 54kWh battery pack.

The launch of the Jeep Avenger in Europe marks the beginning of the next phase of the brand’s electrification journey, with four all-electric models due to launch by 2025. By 2030, all new Jeep vehicles sold in Europe will be all-electric.

The all-new, fully-electric Jeep Avenger is available to order now from £35,700 OTR. For more information or to locate the nearest Jeep retailer, visit www.jeep.co.uk.

 

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Fuel consumption and emission values*

Jeep Avenger Electric

115 kW (156 hp): Power consumption (combined): 15.9 – 15.4 kWh/100 km; Electric range** (combined): 390 – 400 km; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km

*All values according to WLTP. The more realistic WLTP (Worldwide harmonized light vehicles test procedure) has replaced the test procedure with reference to the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) and is also used to determine vehicle tax.

Further information on the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO₂ emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the ‘Guide to the fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and electricity consumption of new passenger cars’, which is available free of charge at all points of sale and through www.dat.de.

**Actual range may vary due to numerous factors such as driving style, route, weather, and road conditions, as well as the condition, use and equipment of the vehicle.

Contacts

Alice Cross-Watson, PR Manager, Jeep UK

alice.cross-watson@jeep.com

07395 375272