Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric: The Spacious and Efficient Electric Estate
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer now comes with an electric powertrain option, offering an impressive range of 256 miles on a single charge. This electric estate provides a larger boot capacity compared to its hatchback counterpart, with 516 litres of luggage space (1553 litres with the rear seats folded down).
Efficient Performance and Charging
Under the hood, the Astra Sports Tourer Electric features a 54kWh battery and a single motor delivering 153bhp and 199lb ft of torque to the front axle. Vauxhall has prioritized efficiency, achieving an impressive 4.2mpkWh. The vehicle can be recharged at rates up to 100kW, with a 20-80% charge taking just 26 minutes.
Comparable Performance to the Hatchback
Despite a slight decrease in range by two miles, the performance of the Astra Sports Tourer Electric remains identical to the hatchback model. It can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 9.2 seconds.
Modern Interior and Trim Options
Inside, both the hatchback and estate versions come equipped with a 10.0-inch infotainment touchscreen and a digital instrument display of the same size. The Astra Sports Tourer Electric is available in three trim levels: Design, GS, and Ultimate. The entry-level Design trim starts at £39,995, with the GS and Ultimate trims priced at £42,445 and £45,505 respectively.
Competition and Market Strategy
The Astra Sports Tourer Electric faces limited competition in the electric estate segment. The MG 5 SW EV and the Peugeot E-308 SW are its closest rivals. However, Vauxhall expects the hatchback version to dominate sales and attract new customers, along with the facelifted Corsa Electric supermini.
Vauxhall UK Managing Director James Taylor emphasizes the importance of offering an electric Astra to remain competitive in the market. He states, “We want to be the leading EV manufacturer. We’re now very much electric-first. Electric has given all brands the chance to reset, and we wanted to take that opportunity as well.”
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric combines spaciousness, efficiency, and performance, making it an appealing choice for those seeking an electric estate vehicle.