Opel Astra Electric vs smart #3
How the Opel Astra Electric and the smart #3 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Opel Astra Electric | smart #3 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 282 mi | 283 mi |
| Usable battery | 58 kWh | 62 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 14.8 kWh/100 km | 16.3 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Opel Astra Electric | smart #3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 187 mi | 187 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 268 mi | 268 mi |
| Motorway | 220 mi | 221 mi |
| City | 304 mi | 305 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Tie
- Further in winter
- Tie
- More efficient
- Opel Astra Electric
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Opel Astra Electric or the smart #3?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Opel Astra Electric is rated 282 mi and the smart #3 283 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 187 mi from the Opel Astra Electric and 187 mi from the smart #3.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.