Making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Opel Astra Electric 58kWh was announced in 2025. At its core, it features a 58 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 454 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Front-wheel drive 115 kW (156 hp), enabling an acceleration of 9.2 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 170 km/h (106 mph). Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 38000 USD.
Meanwhile, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 63 kWh 2025 officially made its debut in 2026. At its core, it features a 58.8 kWh usable, 63 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 521 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Rear-wheel drive 125 kW (170 hp), enabling an acceleration of 8.3 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph). Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 40000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| Release date | 2026 | November 2026 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 115 kW (156 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 125 kW (170 hp) |
| Torque | 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) | 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 9.2 sec 0-100 km/h | 8.3 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 170 km/h (106 mph) | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 58 kWh total | 58.8 kWh usable, 63 kWh total |
| Battery type | Li-Ion (400V type) | Liquid-cooled (800V type) |
| Driving range | 454 km | 521 km |
| Consumption | - | 13.4 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | 3 modes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW | Type 2 11 kW |
| Charging station | CCS | CCS 350 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min |
| Additional | V2L (Vehicle to load) | Vehicle to load (V2L) --- 230V electrical outlet (3.6 KW max) |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door hatchback, 5 seats | 4 door sedan, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4374 x 1860 x 1470 mm (172.2 x 73.2 x 57.9 in) | 4935 x 1880 x 1495 mm (194.3 x 74.0 x 58.9 in) |
| Weight | - | 1817 kg unladen, 2330 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R17, R18 | R18, R20 |
| Trunk volume | - | 401 l |
| Front trunk | No | 45 l |
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Display
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| Center screen | 10" touchscreen | 12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 10" | 12.3" |
| Head-up display | Yes | Yes, projector type |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats |
| Roof | Glass sunroof | Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, front and reversing camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 |
| Connectivity | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system | 7 airbags: side, front and rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving aids | Adaptive intelligent headlights, Front radar, 5 cameras, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, camera/radar-based automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and bicycles recognition, Traffic Sign Recognition, Side Blind Spot Alert, Drowsiness detection, Rear cross traffic alert | Front and corner radars, cameras. Highway Driving Assist II, Forward Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Recognition, Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Safe Exit Assist, High Beam Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Driver Attention Warning |
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Misc
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| Price | 38000 USD | 40000 USD |