Opel Astra Electric EV charger: which one fits best?
The Opel Astra Electric charges at home at up to 11 kW over a three-phase connection. A three-phase supply carries three live wires instead of one, so the car can draw more power at once. That one figure decides your choice. A charger that can go faster adds nothing, because the car simply will not draw more. An 11 kW unit is exactly right, and you pay nothing for headroom you never use. Other Opel models charge at different speeds, so it pays to check our overview of Opel EV chargers first.
For the Astra Electric we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Opel Astra Electric
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 54 kWh (approx. 50.8 kWh usable) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 11 kW (three-phase) |
| Range (WLTP) | approx. 415 km |
| Charging time with an 11 kW charger | approx. 4.5 hours |
| Charging plug | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | via CCS (fast charging supported) |
These figures apply to the Astra Electric with the 54 kWh battery, the version this page was written for.
Which EV charger suits the Opel Astra Electric?
Because the Astra Electric tops out at 11 kW AC, an 11 kW charger is the logical pick. A 22 kW unit costs more and will not charge this car a minute faster. So the real question is not how much power you buy, but which features you actually get.
One of those features is the built-in MID meter. That is a certified kWh meter, and it records exactly how much energy goes into your car. It separates your charging from the rest of your household use, so you always know what driving costs you. Our range of EV chargers with a MID meter is three-phase only, and at 11 kW the choice is narrow. Most units with a certified meter sit in the 22 kW class, so check availability before you set your heart on one.
Two features are worth more to you on this car. Load balancing lets the charger watch how much current your home is using. It lowers the charge power as soon as other appliances draw a lot. You will find EV chargers with dynamic load balancing in the 11 kW class. App control does the same for your timing. An EV charger with an app shifts a session to cheaper night-time hours and shows what you used.
The Astra Electric uses a Type 2 connector, the same as almost every modern charger. At home you charge through the fixed cable or the socket on the unit. Charging at a friend's house or at work works differently. Keep a separate Type 2 charging cable in the boot for that. Our home EV chargers bring together the models built for exactly this job.
How long does the Opel Astra Electric take to charge?
The Astra Electric has a 54 kWh battery, of which roughly 50.8 kWh is usable. On an 11 kW charger you go from almost empty to full in about 4.5 hours. Plug in at 11 pm and the car is ready well before you leave in the morning. For daily commuting you rarely need a full battery, so in practice you are often done sooner. A rapid charger on the road is only needed for long trips. The Astra takes DC power through CCS, the standard connector for rapid charging, so that route stays open.
Other Opel models at Wallbox Discounter
Driving a different model from the Opel range? We have a separate page with charging advice for every version:
- Opel Mokka-e 54 kWh, the same battery in a higher-riding body
- Opel Corsa-e, a compact city car on the same platform
- Opel Zafira-e Life 75 kWh, the spacious electric van
Frequently asked questions
Does the Opel Astra Electric charge at 22 kW?
No. The Astra Electric charges at home at up to 11 kW over a three-phase connection. A 22 kW charger will not speed this car up, so an 11 kW unit is the smarter buy.
Do you need a MID meter for the Opel Astra Electric?
You do not need one to charge, but a certified kWh meter is useful. It measures your charging separately from your household consumption, so you can see exactly what a full battery costs you. Keep in mind that our chargers with a MID meter are three-phase, and that the choice at 11 kW is narrow.
Should you have the charger installed?
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer and it matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. In the Netherlands and Flemish Belgium you can order it together with your charger; in Germany it runs through a free quote. Outside those three countries we ship the charger, but the installation is something you arrange locally.