Skip advert
Advertisement

Big price cuts on Vauxhall Astra Electric and Mokka Electric thanks to new trim level

Vauxhall’s entry-level Design trim is also available for the facelifted Corsa Electric

Just a few months after the Vauxhall Astra Electric launched with a eyebrow-raising price tag of £39,995, the addition of a new entry-level specification called Design has brought the electric hatchback’s starting price down to £37,795. That’s still £540 more expensive than its key rival the Volkswagen ID.3, but better than the original £2,740 price gap.

Advertisement - Article continues below

There doesn’t appear to be many trade-offs when it comes to kit, as the Astra Electric Design is still fitted with 18-inch alloy wheels, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, LED headlights, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless start, and Vauxhall’s Pure Panel infotainment setup which includes a 10-inch touchscreen and a 10-inch digital instrument display. That said, the base model does miss out on some goodies like the heated front seats and steering wheel, power folding mirrors, sports-style seats and Intelli-Drive 2.0 driver assistance tech found in pricier GS and Ultimate-spec models.

The 54kWh battery and 154bhp motor combo is unchanged though, with the Astra Electric Design offering the same range of up to 258 miles and a 100kW maximum charging speed that allows for a 20 to 80 per cent top-up in 26 minutes.

The Mokka Electric is now available in Design trim as well, reducing the compact electric SUV’s starting price from £38,985 down to £36,610. The entry-level Mokka Electric Design rides on 17-inch alloy wheels and features a seven-inch touchscreen and seven-inch driver’s display, plus rear parking sensors, a panoramic reversing camera and LED headlights, cruise control and driver drowsiness alert, among other safety kit.

However, you should know that this price is for the old version of the Mokka Electric, which has a range of 209 miles thanks to its 50kWh battery and 134bhp motor setup. An updated version of the Mokka Electric was unveiled in December 2022, but has still yet to go on sale in the UK. The revised Mokka Electric will use the same motor and battery as the Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600e and facelifted Peugeot E-2008, increasing the range by 20 per cent to 252 miles.

The base Design-spec versions of the Astra Electric and Mokka Electric are available to order now, with deliveries set to begin in January 2024. 

The facelifted Corsa Electric is also available in Design trim, but only if you get the old 50kWh battery setup like the Mokka Electric. This particular version costs £32,445 and can cover 222 miles on a charge compared to the 248 miles offered by the long-range models with the larger 54kWh battery which start from £35,475.

Searching for a budget-friendly EV? These are the cheapest electric cars on sale right now...

Skip advert
Advertisement
News reporter

As our news reporter, Ellis is responsible for covering everything new and exciting in the motoring world, from quirky quadricycles to luxury MPVs. He was previously the content editor for DrivingElectric and won the Newspress Automotive Journalist Rising Star award in 2022.

Find a car with the experts

Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

Vauxhall Mokka GSE charges in as sporty all-electric crossover
Vauxhall Mokka GSE teaser image

Vauxhall Mokka GSE charges in as sporty all-electric crossover

Mild-mannered Mokka could be set for a significant performance boost
News
14 May 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Mokka Electric Ultimate is a well-equipped EV for £196 a month
Vauxhall Mokka Electric - front cornering, alt

Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Mokka Electric Ultimate is a well-equipped EV for £196 a month

The Mokka Electric has just been facelifted, yet it’s already a steal at this price. No wonder it’s our Deal of the Day for 3 May
News
3 May 2025
Vauxhall Mokka Griffin returns to line-up with £24,995 starting price 
Vauxhall Mokka Griffin - front

Vauxhall Mokka Griffin returns to line-up with £24,995 starting price 

Vauxhall’s new Mokka Griffin special edition adds more kit and a slight price hike for 2025 
News
1 Apr 2025
Ford Focus alternatives: ten cars to consider instead of the family hatch icon
Ford Focus alternatives - header image

Ford Focus alternatives: ten cars to consider instead of the family hatch icon

As the Ford Focus prepares to bow out, we suggest some other great cars worthy of your attention
Best cars & vans
18 Mar 2025

Most Popular

Car Deal of the Day: Sacre bleu! The Renault 5 keeps getting cheaper
Renault 5 - front full width

Car Deal of the Day: Sacre bleu! The Renault 5 keeps getting cheaper

The modern-day Super Cinq comes with a super price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 14 May
News
14 May 2025
Want a new small car? You probably can’t afford one and car bosses blame the EU
Luca de Meo - Renault 5

Want a new small car? You probably can’t afford one and car bosses blame the EU

Renault and Stellantis bosses demand changes to the emissions rules driving up new car prices
News
15 May 2025
Best electric cars 2025: the top 10 best EVs you can buy
Best electric cars header

Best electric cars 2025: the top 10 best EVs you can buy

Thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle? Here are the EVs that should be on your shortlist, and why…
Best cars & vans
14 May 2025