Vauxhall is vying to be among the leaders of the mainstream car-makers when it comes to the shift towards electric motoring, and the new Astra Electric is one of the models at the forefront of its effort.

In fact, Vauxhall says that by the end of 2024 it'll offer a fully electric version of each of its cars, which in the case of the Astra means not only the conventional hatchback model, but also the Sports Tourer estate.

In this CarGurus UK review, Chris Knapman gets an early UK drive of the Astra Electric. Powered by a 156bhp electric motor and with a range of 258 miles from its lithium-ion battery, the Astra Electric seems to offer a solid package for those considering an electric vehicle. However, its performance might feel a touch disappointing (0-62mph takes 9.2 seconds), the boot space of the hatchback model is on the small side, and list prices are punchy to say the least, with the Astra Electric range starting from around £38,000.

All of which leads us to ask, would you choose an Astra over other electric models?

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00:00 Introduction
00:33 Vauxhall's EV strategy explained
01:11 Space and practicality
01:39 Astra Electric Sports Tourer estate
02:45 Interior and infotainment
03:58 Motor, range and performance
05:44 Ride and handling
06:16 Charging
06:28 Pricing and verdict

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