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.
Shifting focus to the alternative, the Mercedes GLA 350 4Matic 2026 was officially introduced in 2026. Energy is supplied by a 85 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 642 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates All-Wheel Drive 260 kW (354 hp), enabling an acceleration of 5.4 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 58000 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) | All-Wheel Drive 260 kW (354 hp) |
| Torque | 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) | 515 Nm (380 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 9.2 sec 0-100 km/h | 5.4 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 | 642 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 | - | 2235 kg unladen, 2715 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 | 58000 USD |