VauxhallAmpera (2012) electric chargers
Plug-In HybridBattery
16 kWh
Connector
Type 1
Range
35 miles
Benefit in kind
12%
CO2 Emissions
27 g/km
Vauxhall Ampera Home Charging Guide
One of the earlier plug-in hybrid vehicles from Vauxhall is also one of the lesser-spotted. The Vauxhall Ampera may no longer be in production but it's still a viable choice for those looking for a less common vehicle with some unique styling. All electric range is about 35 miles in the real world, which is more than enough for most daily commutes.
Charging the Vauxhall Ampera only takes four hours from empty to full through its Type 1 connection, which is easily achieved overnight.
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Vauxhall Ampera Charging Time
It's rare anyone needs to charge their car from empty to full. In fact, most of the time you will simply "top up" your car's battery for two to three hours overnight. Learn more about home charging here.
Take advantage of cheaper electricity tariffs and charge your Vauxhall Ampera overnight and drive away fully charged every morning.
| Method | kW | Typical location | Charging time (empty to full) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard three-pin plug | 2.3 | Home | 5.75 hours |
| Dedicated home charging point | 7.4* | Home | 4 hours* (limited to 3.3kW by vehicle) |
| Fast charger | n/a | Offices, commercial buildings, car parks, supermarkets, leisure centres | n/a |
| Rapid charger | n/a | Motorway services, car parks | n/a |
* Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Vauxhall Ampera Charging Cost
School run, commute to the office? You can drive up to 35 miles purely on low-cost electric power.
A full home charge on a Vauxhall Ampera costs around £1.60.
Did you know?
A typical overnight electricity rate is around 10p per kWh.
Compare energy tariffs for your Vauxhall Ampera
Battery size
16 kWh
Charge speed
9 mph
Range
35 miles
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