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The Opel Astra Electric: Opel is adding the final piece to its Astra jigsaw by launching a fully electric version of its five-door hatchback

Opel is adding the final piece to its Astra jigsaw by launching a fully electric version of the five-door hatchback. This battery-powered model bolsters the Astra range, which already includes diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrid options across hatchback and estate body styles.

The Astra Electric joins an increasingly electrified model range at Opel. The German marque hasn’t (at least so far) designed its electric cars as standalone models, which means they appear as no different ...