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.
Conversely, the Mercedes GLA 250 Plus 2026 was officially introduced in 2026. Energy is supplied by a 85 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 655 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Rear-wheel drive 200 kW (272 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.3 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 55000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| Release date | 2026 | July 2026 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 115 kW (156 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 200 kW (272 hp) |
| Torque | 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) | 335 Nm (247 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 9.2 sec 0-100 km/h | 7.3 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 170 km/h (106 mph) | 210 km/h (130 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 58 kWh total | 85 kWh usable |
| Battery type | Li-Ion (400V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type) |
| Driving range | 454 km | 655 km |
| Consumption | - | 15.1 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | 3 modes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW | Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 9 hours |
| Charging station | CCS | CCS 320 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min |
| Additional | V2L (Vehicle to load) | Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door hatchback, 5 seats | 5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4374 x 1860 x 1470 mm (172.2 x 73.2 x 57.9 in) | 4565 x 1873 x 1604 mm (179.7 x 73.7 x 63.1 in) |
| Weight | - | 2155 kg unladen, 2635 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R17, R18 | R18 |
| Trunk volume | - | 410 l |
| Front trunk | No | 107 l |
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Display
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| Center screen | 10" touchscreen | 14" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 10" | 10.3" |
| Head-up display | Yes | Yes |
| Various | - | 14" passenger display |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Glass sunroof | Panoramic glass sunroof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist |
| Connectivity | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system | Front, side, rear, center, 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 | 5 radars, 8 cameras, 12 sensors. Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist |
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| Price | 38000 USD | 55000 USD |