#VauxhallAstraElectric #Vauxhallelectric #electriccars Could the Astra Sport Tourer be the electric car to cure us all of our addiction to SUVs? It’sspacious, efficient and good to drive. But do the financials add up? Electric SUVs make sense because the battery is underneath where you sit, so the raised seating position makes sense from a packaging point of view. But the problem is one of physics. The tallness of SUVs mean they are less aerodynamic, which means you use more energy pushing them through the air. Because they are more top heavy, they don’t drive as well either. So if you want the space of an SUV with more efficiency and a better driving experience, you need an estate. It’s a bit of a rarity – the only other electric estates are the MG5 and the Porsche Taycan. The MG has been a bit of a success story, especially among company car drivers who need to carry stuff around. Most of these Astras will go the same way. The tax incentives make electric much more attractive for company car drivers. The Astra is unusually efficient, with a claimed official range figure of 256 miles from a 54kWh battery. Which means this big old car uses about the same amount of power to move it around as a supermini. It should mean that you spend less time – and money – charging compared to the SUV competitors which have bigger batteries. But is it worth more than a Skoda Enyaq or the same as a Tesla Model Y? Tom’s not so sure. —————————————————————————————— We upload new videos to Electrifying.com every week. Don't miss one by subscribing now: https://bit.ly/3U9z1RE Visit our website at https://www.electrifying.com/ Electrifying.com is the UK’s leading car electric car news and review site. Founded by Ginny Buckley, we are the go-to site for the latest developments in the world of electric cars and the latest reviews of the newest models. Our site is packed with advice and information written in plain English for those looking to make the switch or wanting to find out more about the world of electric cars. Our reviews are written by some of the most experienced reviewers in the business and will even help you find the perfect new or used car. New Car reviews: https://bit.ly/3VrTy5c The latest electric car news: https://bit.ly/3gvFfh5 Tips and advice: https://bit.ly/3XtKWMW Sign up to our email newsletter for a monthly round-up of all our electric car news, reviews and advice: https://bit.ly/3Ud6zyw Follow Electrifying.com: LIKE Electrifying.com on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3XvUjMo FOLLOW Electrifying.com on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3OG04TG FOLLOW Electrifying.com on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3tZnBVS Check out our full video library: https://bit.ly/2W81iu9
