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 (WLTP 1) locally emissions-free without charging stop

Opel Astra Electric is fun to drive, features state-of-the-art technologies and is highly efficient. Confirmation has now been provided by ADAC German automobile club. In the ADAC Ecotest 2023  battery-electric version of the compact class bestseller secured third position among 94 current passenger cars. 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.

Opel Astra Electric scored 103 out of 110 possible points to achieve the best five-star rating. According to ADAC: “Cleanest cars drive electrically – although 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 ADAC said: “With 103 points on its Ecotest-debut Opel Astra Electric made a strong impression. Car from Rüsselsheim distanced itself from competition in compact class. Low kerb weight, good energy management and standard heat pump contribute to reductions in energy consumption and CO2 emissions.”

With assets like these Opel Astra Electric combines fun with responsibility. Electric motor delivers 115 kW/156 hp and a powerful 270 Newton metres of maximum torque from the first touch of the accelerator. 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, new Opel Astra Electric has a top speed of 170 km/h.

Energy is stored in a 54-kWh lithium-ion battery. Five-door Opel Astra can cover up to 418 kilometres locally emissions-free (WLTP 1) and requires just 14.8 kWh of electricity per 100 km (WLTP 2) – also thanks to heat pump. Opel Astra Electric is therefore a highly efficient car for everyday use as well as longer journeys. In addition, 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). 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 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 vehicle but are also influenced by driving style and other non-technical factors. Information on consumption and emissions does not refer to an individual vehicle and is intended solely for purposes of comparison between various vehicle types.