Vauxhall Ampera home electric car charger installation
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VauxhallAmpera (2012)

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Vauxhall Ampera Compatible Chargers

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£575

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£11.59

£191.66

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One
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£918

£499

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£12.53

£166.33

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Home Pro
Best for Energy Tariff Integration

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£936.89

£612

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£12.78

£204.00

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Wall Connector
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£998.22

£474

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£13.63

£158.00

Simpson & Partners
Home 7
Best for Style at a Lower Cost

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£1031

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£14.08

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Hypervolt
Home 3 Pro
Best for App Interface

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£1073

£699.60

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£14.66

£233.19

Easee
Charge
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£1300

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£17.75

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Andersen
A3
Best for Cable Storage and Finish Quality

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£18.76

£18.76

Andersen
A2
Best for Three-Phase and Style

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£1589

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£21.69

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How much does it cost to charge the Vauxhall Ampera?

On an average UK tariff, the cost to charge the Vauxhall Ampera at home is approximately £4.51.

However, by switching to an EV-friendly tariff, it could be as low as £1.29. That means you could save as much as £631.85 a year* when you combine one of our smart chargers with an EV-friendly tariff.

*Charging costs are calculated using the off-peak rates of intelligent Octopus and based on a 200 mile per week trip (or 10,400 mile per year).

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Average UK tariff
£4.51
EV-friendly tariff
£1.29
Save up to £631.85 per year

when you combine one of our smart chargers with an EV-friendly tariff.

How long does it take to charge the Vauxhall Ampera?

Charging the Vauxhall Ampera takes approximately 4 hours and 58 minutes to charge from zero to full using a typical 7kW home charging point.

However, most drivers "top up" their PHEV, so charging times are often much shorter. Plus, our smart EV chargers let you schedule a charge overnight, allowing your PHEV to recharge its battery while you recharge yours!

Most plug-in hybrids cannot rapid charge however, please check the table below to find out if the Vauxhall Ampera is an exception to this rule.

 

SmartHomeCharge Fast ChargingCharge Times

SmartHomeChargeDedicated Smart Home Chargers
Charge AmountDomestic Socket (2.3kW)Single Phase (3.7kW)Three Phase (3.7kW)Rapid (N/A)
20 miles
(Average Daily Mileage)
3h 1m1h 53m1h 53mN/A
20 - 80%4h 48m2h 59m2h 59mN/A
0 - 100%8h4h 58m4h 58mN/A

Charge Times

Charge
Amount
Single Phase
(3.7kW)
Three Phase
(3.7kW)
20 miles
(Average Daily Mileage)
1h 53m1h 53m
20 - 80%2h 59m2h 59m
0 - 100%4h 58m4h 58m
Charge
Amount
Domestic Socket
(2.3kW)
Rapid
(N/A)
20 miles
(Average Daily Mileage)
3h 1mN/A
20 - 80%4h 48mN/A
0 - 100%8hN/A

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What is the all-electric range of the Vauxhall Ampera?

The range of the Vauxhall Ampera is 53 miles. This is the WLTP-certified range, which is based on a standardised test all electrhic vehicles go through in Europe.

Just like the MPG figure on a petrol or diesel vehicle, the official range of an electric car should be taken as a guide to help compare with other vehicles rather than a guaranteed range for day-to-day driving. The actual full electric range will vary depending on driving efficiency, speed, temperature, weather conditions and more.  

What is the battery size of the Vauxhall Ampera?

The battery size of the Vauxhall Ampera is 18.4kWh.

Battery sizes on electric vehicles vary from around 30kWh (kilowatt hours) to as big as 100kWh and higher. The bigger the battery the more range you get generally speaking, although the vehicle's weight and efficiency are huge factors in the actual range available. 

There are also steps you can take to prolong the life of an EV battery. Check out our guide to electric vehicle battery maintenance for tips on keeping your EV in tip-top health.

What happens when an EV battery eventually dies though? Many of the parts can be re-used or recycled - learn more about what happens to an electric car battery at the end of its life.

What is the company car tax rate for the Vauxhall Ampera?

The company car tax rate (also known as benefit in kind rate) for the Vauxhall Ampera is 8%.

How much benefit-in-kind tax you'll need to pay for your electric vehicle will depend on its emissions, its range and its worth. You can check out our guide to company car tax for electric cars to learn more.

FAQs

What are the emissions of the Vauxhall Ampera?
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The emissions of the Vauxhall Ampera are 27g/m

Where is the charge port located in the Vauxhall Ampera?
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The charge port of the Vauxhall Ampera is located on the passenger rear side.

What charging connector does the Vauxhall Ampera use?
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The Vauxhall Ampera uses a Type 2 for fast home and public charging.

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