Summary
The Vauxhall Astra Electric, unsurprisingly, the electrically powered version of the eighth-generation Astra family. It became available to order in the UK in Summer 2023, with first cars expected to arrive in the Autumn.
Like its fossil-fuel siblings, the Astra Electric is available in both five-door hatchback and estate (called Sports Tourer) body styles.
Joining an increasingly crowded family EV sector, the initial media reviews for the Vauxhall Astra Electric have been distinctly average. The UK motoring media has so far concluded that the battery-powered Astra is not a bad vehicle at all, but the strength and pricing of the competition makes the Astra Electric hard to recommend.
“There are simply better options for similar money or less”, says Parker‘s Alan Taylor-Jones while recommending the Cupra Born and the MG 4. Nevertheless, Dave Humphreys of The Sunday Times explains that the Astra Electric is a “polished” package that is “pleasant to drive” and offers a competitive battery range.
Driving Electric‘s Tom Jervis adds that this electric car range would be a good choice for those wanting to make the switch to a full EV without wanting a completely different driving experience, as the “Astra Electric looks and feels almost identical to the petrol-powered model… until you look at the price.”
As of August 2025, the Vauxhall Astra Electric holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 69%. It scores top marks for its low running costs and zero tailpipe emissions. However, its safety rating and Vauxhall’s new car warranty coverage are only average, while its media review scores are poor.
Astra Electric highlights
- Efficient battery with a competitive range
- Well-equipped as standard
- Spacious and user-friendly interior
- Comfortable driving experience
Astra Electric lowlights
- Less boot space than the normal Astra
- Expensive to buy
- Rivals are more exciting to drive
Key specifications
Body style: Five-door hatch and estate
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £35,005 on-road
Launched: Summer 2023
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“What the Vauxhall Astra Electric does perfectly is to provide what existing owners of petrol, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid models already know and love about the Astra, just in a smoother, quieter, and more responsive package. While it doesn’t offer any outstanding qualities compared to bespoke EV rivals such as the Volkswagen ID.3, it does deliver decent value for money in an increasingly competitive class.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
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Auto Express
James DIsdale, Alastair Crooks
“The Vauxhall Astra Electric is an all-electric family hatchback with smart styling and a well-sized boot, but it’s not efficient on the motorway and the rear seats are cramped for adults.”
Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 7 / 10
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Carwow
Jack Healy
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Auto Express
Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“There’s a place for cars like the Vauxhall Astra Electric for those wanting to make the switch to a full EV without wanting a completely different driving experience. The powertrain and efficiency figures are certainly competitive in its class, but there are too many compromises with driveability and practicality to make the Astra Electric a front runner in the family EV segment.”
Author: Alastair Crooks
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The Vauxhall Astra Electric joins the existing petrol and hybrid models and offers a no-nonsense option to go electric in a traditional hatchback. It’s a convincing choice as well, though it looks pricey compared to some of its direct rivals.” (Dan Trent)
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Business Car
Model reviewed: Ultimate 54kWh hatchback
Score: 8 / 10
“Electric models are an attractive addition to the already appealing Vauxhall Astra range. We like the fact there are few compromises to make the move to EV here.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Car
Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 6 / 10
“With entry-level GS costing a fiver shy of £40k and Ultimate topping out at over £43k, the Vauxhall Astra Electric is pricier than the more spacious, better to drive and longer-range Volkswagen ID.3, let alone the sub-£30k MG4 Long Range.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed:
Score: 7.8 / 10
“While the Vauxhall Astra Electric isn’t as radical as something like a Tesla Model 3 or Renault Megane E-Tech, it will be instantly familiar to buyers. In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed to tell it apart from the petrol version if you don’t spot the green flashes on its number plates. While this should appeal to buyers making the switch to an EV, it also holds the Astra Electric back in some regards; its boot has been cut in size, and there’s a hump running through the cabin.”
Author: Andy Goodwin, Alastair Crooks
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Estate (Sports Tourer) range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric is a practical estate, but similarly priced EVs can go further on a charge.”
Author: Darren Cassey
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Driving Electric
Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“The Vauxhall Astra Electric looks and feels almost identical the the petrol-powered model… until you look at the price.”
Author: Tom Jervis
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“We admire the Astra’s ability to squeeze more miles out of less energy – it is one of the most efficient electric cars we’ve tested. It’s also good to drive. But it has less space and performance than rivals which makes it difficult to justify the inflated prices.” (Tom Barnard)
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Heycar
Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“While there are some weird and wonderful electric cars on the market, the new Vauxhall Astra Electric keeps things simple. It’s just an Astra that happens to be powered by electricity – and, once you’ve driven it, you may never want to buy a petrol or diesel car ever again.”
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Honest John
Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“Comfortable and easy to live with, the Vauxhall Astra Electric will tick the boxes for a lot of EV buyers. It’s a shame it doesn’t have a little more flair, though, or at least a tantalisingly cheap price tag.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed:
Score: 6.2 / 10
“While the Vauxhall Astra Electric isn’t a bad electric car, there are simply better options for similar money or less. If you want the reassurance of a European brand you’re better off with a Cupra Born or another bespoke electric car. If you’re after value then the MG4 Long Range is almost impossible to beat for the money.” (Alan Taylor-Jones)
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: Ultimate hatchback
Score: 7 / 10
“The Vauxhall Astra Electric nails the brief of making an electric hatchback seem perfectly normal. There’s plenty to like, with styling that’s modern without being polarising and an interior that’s well-made and has decent standard equipment. Its battery range should suit many people and it’s pleasant to drive. Vauxhall could earn even more sales by offering a cheaper model with slightly less equipment, but overall the Astra Electric delivers a polished performance.” (Dave Humphreys)
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Top Gear
Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“We like the current eighth-generation Astra. It looks great, drives well and is now further improved by offering real variation in its powertrains. The Vauxhall Astra Electric on its own might fall short compared to purpose-built EV rivals in terms of maximum battery size, but that brings compensations: it’s well-priced and not too heavy, and it recharges fast. The range figure and recharge times are decent because it is, we’ve found, admirably efficient.” (Greg Potts)
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 4 stars
Date tested: May 2022
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Adult protection: 80%
Child protection: 82%
Vulnerable road users: 67%
Safety assist: 66%
The Vauxhall Astra has been given a four-star rating from Euro NCAP. This stands for all Astra models, electric included.
Shy of a full five-star rating, Euro NCAP comments that the Astra has “plenty of crash avoidance technology, but does not have some of the latest advancements introduced in the market”, and that the car was not “equipped with a centre airbag for far-side crash protection, a countermeasure which is increasingly common on modern cars”.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of August 2025, the Vauxhall Astra Electric has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the Astra Electric is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 260 miles | B |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 4.8 m/KWh | A |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 26 | C |
| Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
| Year 1 | £131 | A |
| Year 2 | £303 | A |
| Year 3 | £488 | A |
| Year 4 | £638 | A |
| Year 5 | £912 | A |
| Overall | £2,472 | A |
The Vauxhall Astra Electric is a very affordable car to run, according to running cost data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our commercial partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
Electricial efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for petrol or diesel cars) is pretty good, which helps the Corsa to squeeze more than 220 miles out of a battery, on average. This is based on EU/UK government lab testing, so real-world driving will be lower, but is still decent for a small hatchback. Like any EV, if you can charge it at home home then it will be much cheaper than running a petrol or diesel car.
Servicing and insurance costs should be very good as well, so running a Vauxhall Astra Electric should hopefully be a relatively painless experience.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Vauxhall Astra Electric
| Overall rating | C | 56% |
| New car warranty duration | 3 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 60,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
Vauxhall’s new car warranty is pretty much the bare minimum offered in the UK, with a duration of three years and a limit of 60,000 miles. Other rivals in the price bracket do better (and in some cases, much better).
In addition to the standard new car warranty, the Astra Electric has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.
Warranty on a used Vauxhall Astra Electric
- If you are purchasing an ‘Approved Used’ Astra from an official Vauxhall dealership, you will get a minimum six-month warranty included.
- If you are buying a used Astra from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
- If you are buying a used Astra from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.
If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of August 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Vauxhall Astra Electric to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Astra Electric, we’ll publish the results here.
Similar cars
If you’re looking at a new or used Vauxhall Astra Electric, you might also be interested in these alternatives.
Current models: Citroën ë-C4 | Hyundai Kona Electric | Kia EV4 | Kia Niro EV | Mazda MX-30 | MG 4 | Peugeot e-308 | Polestar 2 | Renault Mégane E-Tech | Skoda Enyaq | Subaru Solterra | Tesla Model 3 | Toyota bZ4X | Volkswagen ID.3
Discontinued models: MG 5 (2020 to 2025) | Nissan Leaf (2018 to 2024)
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