The Vpractical electric estate car that offers space to spare and is one of the few available. While it is pricier than the MG5, it is a more convincing load lugger and better to drive. Alongside its Peugeot sibling, it is the best family estate car in an admittedly small market, but strong PCP deals make the Astra an attractive proposition.

The Astra has passed its first test, and its figures look very promising even before getting behind the wheel. It packs a 54kWh battery beneath its floor, which is enough for up to 256 miles of claimed range. Peak 100kW charging capability is fine rather than outstanding, but it means a 20-80% top-up takes 26 minutes.

The one e-motor drives the front wheels, and when you select Sport mode, there are 156bhp and 270Nm available. Performance is still good enough, and there’s a vast improvement in refinement, smoothness, and responsiveness when compared with the petrol car.

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