Vauxhall Astra Electric review

The latest Astra wasn’t featured in the 2024 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey, so we have no direct owner feedback. However, the brand came in a disappointing 26th place out of 32 manufacturers, which is two places lower than the previous 2023 result. Owners praised the running costs, but not much else. There’s room for improvement – especially when sibling brand Peugoet came in sixth, while Citroen finished in fifth in the same survey.

All Vauxhall cars are covered by the same three-year and 60,000-mile warranty, which matches the warranty offered by VW or Skoda, but trails Kia’s trademark seven-year guarantee. That said, the Astra Electric does get a separate eight-year or 100,000-mile policy for the battery pack – if the battery’s usable capacity drops below 70% during that time, Vauxhall will replace it for free.

Vauxhall Astra Electric alternatives 

The Astra Electric sits right in the heart of the still popular compact family hatchback class, which means it’s not short of rivals. Some follow the same formula as the Vauxhall by installing EV running gear in existing ICE architecture, while others are bespoke battery-powered designs.

Sitting in the former camp is the Peugeot E-308, which is built on the same platform as the Astra. It also uses an identical motor and battery, which means that the driving experience is largely similar. The same can also be said for the similarly closely related Citroen e-C4.

At the other end of the scale is the VW ID. 3, which uses the German firm’s EV-only MEB underpinnings. It’s more spacious than the Astra and just as composed on the road, although it costs more to buy, and some of the interior fittings feel cheap. Speaking of which, the Vauxhall’s recent price reduction brings it into the firing line of the MG 4, which offers great value, engaging driving dynamics and a decent range.