- All-New Vauxhall Astra Electric named ‘Medium Electric Car of the Year’ on the 2024 Company Car & Van Awards
- Judges praised the All-New Astra Electric for its environment friendly electrical powertrain, sharp dealing with and trendy inside
- All-New Astra Electric options Vauxhall’s next-generation 54kWh battery and a extra highly effective and quieter 156hp electrical motor
- Impressive effectivity of 4.2 miles per kWh supplies as much as 258 miles of vary (WLTP)
The All-New Vauxhall Astra Electric has been named ‘Medium Electric Car of the Year’ on the 2024 Company Car & Van Awards.
Company Car & Van judges praised the All-New Astra Electric for its design, dealing with and environment friendly electrical powertrain. Powered by Vauxhall’s next-generation 54kWh battery and a 156hp electrical motor, the All-New Astra Electric achieves spectacular effectivity of 4.2 miles per kWh, offering as much as 258 miles of vary (WLTP). Meanwhile, the battery’s compact measurement means the All-New Astra Electric weighs solely 58kg greater than the Plug-in Hybrid model, benefiting effectivity and dealing with.
Andrew Walker, Editor & Publisher, Company Car & Van, mentioned: “In our opinion, thanks to its traditional looks both inside & out, the Astra Electric has a better chance than many competitors of getting Joe Public into an EV, which is why it’s our Medium Electric Car of the Year. It does everything well without doing anything badly. Both the powertrain & efficiency figures are competitive against its rivals & the smallish 54kWh battery means it handles extremely well. We also love the cabin which is both stylish & practical.”
James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, mentioned: “We are thrilled the All-New Astra Electric has been named ‘Medium Electric Car of the Year’ at the 2024 Company Car & Van Awards. This is just one of several awards the Astra Electric has already received, as it continues to win praise from experts for its efficient electric powertrain, striking design and practicality – proof that it’s the ideal choice for customers looking to make the switch to electric.”
With zero-emissions-in-use, the All-New Astra Electric qualifies for a Benefit-in-Kind charge of simply 2% (2023/24), making it notably properly suited to each fleet and enterprise customers. The arrival of the All-New Astra Sports Tourer Electric, one in all a small variety of electrical property vehicles obtainable in the marketplace, means Vauxhall now provides six absolutely electrical passenger automobiles and can supply a completely electrical model of each mannequin from 2024.