Astra Electric GS 54kWh 416km
The Astra goes fully electric — sharp styling, 54kWh battery, 416km range and a high-tech interior that finally makes the Astra a class leader in the crowded C-segment.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 54 kWh |
| WLTP range | 416 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~330 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 7.4s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h |
| Torque | 260 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 100 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 352 L |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,374 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Opel highlights
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
💡 Total savings of €6,229. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€467 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€954 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,233/yr |
🚘 Astra Electric — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,729). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price After Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Astra Electric Edition 54kWh Entry |
54kWh · 416km | €35,990€29,971 |
| Astra Electric GS 54kWh Most Popular |
54kWh · 416km | €38,990€32,761 |
| Astra Sports Tourer Electric Estate |
54kWh · 413km | €41,990€35,990 |
Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 Astra Electric on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
Based on ~330km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the Astra Electric right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Excellent choice |
| Family with children | ✅ 5 seats, 352L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ❌ Not rated for towing |
| Private buyer (SEAI + VRT) | ✅ €6,229 total grants |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~8h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~5h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~45min |
| 🚀 100kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~23min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
Opel's Charge My Opel service provides home wallbox installation and access to public charging networks via the Free2Move app. All Opel BEVs support CCS for DC fast charging at all major Irish networks.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 4,374 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm |
| Boot capacity | 352 L |
| Towing | Not rated |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — Opel Astra Electric GS 54kWh 416km
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🔗 Everything you need alongside the Opel Astra Electric GS 54kWh 416km
Every electric car owner needs a home wallbox. Charging overnight on a 7.4kW wallbox at a night rate (~€0.24/kWh) costs far less than public charging — and the SEAI Home Charger Grant covers up to €300. Here are the most popular home chargers in Ireland right now:
A 4kWp home solar system generates approximately 3,400–3,800 kWh/year in Ireland — enough to cover 277–293km of free driving annually in the Astra Electric. Pair with a myenergi Zappi charger to automatically charge from surplus solar generation before it exports to the grid.
The SEAI EV Home Charger grant (€300) can be applied alongside a Heat Pump grant (up to €12,500) and Solar PV grant (€1,800) — all in a single application. Switching your home heating to a heat pump while installing an EV charger and solar is the highest-savings combination available to Irish homeowners in 2026.
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