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.
On the other hand, the Kia PV5 Standard Range officially made its debut in 2025. At its core, it features a 51.5 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 295 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Front-wheel drive 90 kW (122 hp), enabling an acceleration of 12.8 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph).
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Launch
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| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Release date | 2026 | July 2025 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 115 kW (156 hp) | Front-wheel drive 90 kW (122 hp) |
| Torque | 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) | 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 9.2 sec 0-100 km/h | 12.8 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 170 km/h (106 mph) | 135 km/h (84 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 58 kWh total | 51.5 kWh total |
| Battery type | Li-Ion (400V type) | Li-Ion NMC (400V type) |
| Driving range | 454 km | 295 km |
| Consumption | - | 19.2 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | 3 modes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW | Type 2 7 kW --- Type 2 10.5 kW |
| Charging station | CCS | CCS 100 kW, 10-80% in 30 min |
| Additional | V2L (Vehicle to load) | Vehicle to load (V2L) --- 220V electrical outlet (3.5 KW max) |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door hatchback, 5 seats | 4 door minivan, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4374 x 1860 x 1470 mm (172.2 x 73.2 x 57.9 in) | 4695 x 1895 x 1923 mm (184.8 x 74.6 x 75.7 in) |
| Weight | - | 2135 kg unladen, 2600 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R17, R18 | R16 |
| Trunk volume | - | 1330 l |
| Front trunk | No | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 10" touchscreen | 12.9" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 10" | 7.5" |
| Head-up display | Yes | No |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats |
| Roof | Glass sunroof | - |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera |
| Connectivity | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Miscellaneous | - | 1-zone climatronic |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system | Airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, driver's knee airbag |
| 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 radar, cameras, 12 front/rear sensors. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Front/Rear Parking Distance Warning, Safe Exit Assist, Hands-On Detection |
| Crash tests | - | 4 stars |
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Misc
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| Price | 38000 USD | - |