The Vauxhall Astra Electric is the bigger, more capable sibling to the Corsa Electric. It’s a great electric car to lease thanks to its striking design, well-equipped interior and enjoyable driving experience.

Key highlights of the Vauxhall Astra Electric

Looking to lease a family hatchback with a name you can trust? You’ll like the Vauxhall Astra Electric. Based on the hugely popular Astra, it features the same head-turning exterior design and well-appointed interior but swaps petrol or diesel power for smooth, efficient and green electric power.

The Astra Electric is an accomplished all-round family car, but for those who need even more space there’s the Astra Electric Sports Tourer estate due soon with a roomier and more practical boot.

Available to lease in sportier GS trim or fully-loaded Ultimate trim, every Astra Electric comes with 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, a large touchscreen with voice recognition and digital instrument cluster, a 360-degree camera system, heated seats and a suite of safety equipment.

Vauxhall Astra Electric performance and range

All versions of the Vauxhall Astra Electric are powered by the same 156bhp electric motor, which accelerates it from 0-62mph in 9.2 seconds and on to a 105mph top speed.

The 54kWh battery pack gives the Astra Electric an official WLTP range of 259 miles, which translates to around 220 miles in real-world driving. Able to rapid charge at up to 100kW, the Astra Electric can be boosted from 10-80% in as little as 26 minutes.

Tech specs

Vauxhall Astra Electric GS

• 0-62mph: 9.2 seconds
• Top speed: 105mph
• Battery: 54kWh
• Range: 259 miles
• Max charging speed: 100kW
• Boot space: 352 litres

Similar models to the Vauxhall Astra Electric

The Vauxhall Astra Electric shares a lot under the skin with the Peugeot e-308, which is also available in estate form. Other alternatives include the Volkswagen ID.3, Cupra Born and Renault Megane E-Tech.