Are Vauxhall Ampera any good?
On motorways the engine kicks in to join the electric motor, but it’s still a very refined place to be. It’s a reasonably enjoyable car to drive, too, with quick responses, pleasant steering and secure handling. The driving position is spot-on and the interior, especially the dashboard, is eye-catching and futuristic.
How long does a Vauxhall Ampera battery last?
Yup. Even at only £6k cost and 8 year service, your Ampera battery won’t be worth replacing until it is 90% depleted (1.5kWh left out of a 16kWh battery!). Let’s say battery costs come down and it’s only £3k and will last 12 years.
How much does it cost to charge a Vauxhall Ampera?
Fuel economy Plug the Ampera in and it will cost you anywhere between 40p and £1 for a four-hour charge. These costs vary depending on the time of charging and your energy supplier. Emitting 27g/km of CO2 makes the Ampera brilliant for motorists wanting a ‘green’ vehicle.
Is the Vauxhall Ampera still made?
So farewell then, Ampera. This innovative – and, in its home nation as the Chevrolet Volt, highly controversial – car will be discontinued in its Vauxhall and Opel guises towards the end of the year.
When was the 2012 Vauxhall Ampera sold off?
Quite a lot of 2012 Amperas remained unsold and were sold off ‘as new’, presumably at considerable discounts in 2014. Obviously if you paid full list price for the car in October 2014, then you should be entitled to money back to compensate for the fact it was old stock.
What kind of range does Vauxhall Ampera have?
Unimpressive fuel consumption when running in petrol mode. Model dropped in 2014 due to poor sales. The Ampera is a plug-in electric car that you can simply plug into the mains in your house or garage using a normal plug. That charges it in four hours, giving you a 40 mile electric range.
Is the Vauxhall Ampera a pure electric car?
The Vauxhall Ampera was one of the first plug-in hybrid cars to reach the UK market – although it was billed as a pure electric car with a range extender – and could have been a big boost for Vauxhall. Unfortunately it was probably just slightly ahead of the curve, so it never really caught on and sales were halted within two years.
How long does it take to charge a Vauxhall Ampera?
The Ampera is a plug-in electric car that you can simply plug into the mains in your house or garage using a normal plug. That charges it in four hours, giving you a 40 mile electric range.
