Sculptural artistry and precision – the Vauxhall Ampera’s sleek aerodynamics contribute to emission-free battery powered driving. No sacrifices for driver or passengers: the Ampera offers the space, comfort, and convenience of a modern car with five doors, four seats and a storage capacity of 300 litres.
The art of aerodynamics
Sporty aerodynamics help maximise the driving range. The airflow around the fascia and outside mirrors has been optimised; the rear has a specifically designed spoiler and clean separation features.
Lightweight materials are used such as clear polycarbonate covers on the front grille and the disk inserts on the 17-inch, five-spoke sport alloy wheels. These help to reduce aerodynamic drag in critical airflow areas.
Sculptural forms and expressive lines
Dramatic, boomerang-like headlights seamlessly integrate with the lower fog lights. The car has a dynamic low stance seen most prominently in the front and tail. The bold new Vauxhall Griffin logo is emblazoned on the front grill and the chrome bar across the back.
Vertical slots in the outboard edges of the rear bumper give the car a low sporty look. Its unique Pearl White Diamond colour with matching rocker panels and rear bumper underline the dynamic appeal of the car.
Uncompromised everyday driving comfort
New high quality and high-tech materials set the tone inside the Vauxhall Ampera. It has good all-around vision, a driver-focused cockpit, ample space, head and legroom for 4-adults and a basic luggage volume of over 300 litres.
The interior décor features a unique jetbblack design combined with Spice Red accents and Dark Argent Metallic paint on the instrument panel’s centre stack.
The doors’ design picks up on the car’s electric nature through the use of iconic themes. With an integrated shifter, two information displays and touch-sensitive infotainment centre, the Ampera delivers an all-electronic user experience.
The nearly silent Voltec electric drive unit delivers 370 Nm of instant torque and a top speed of 100 mph. Vauxhall’s revolutionary technology uses electricity as its primary power source and petrol as a secondary power source to generate electricity. The main components of the Voltec electric propulsion system are a T-shaped battery pack, a 111 kW electric drive unit, and an internal combustion-powered electric generator.
A new category of electric driving
The Vauxhall Ampera represents a whole new category of electric driving. In conventional hybrids the wheels are turned by an internal combustion engine, an electric motor, or both. In practice, hybrid vehicles require both sources – engine and battery – to provide full vehicle performance capability.
An extended range electric vehicle (E-REV) like the Ampera is different from a hybrid or plug-in hybrid in that the vehicle’s wheels are always propelled by an electric drive unit. The Ampera does not need to use fuel while driving within the 40-mile battery range.
Voltec technology
The lithium ion battery can be charged from a 230V socket in 3hrs and has a range of up to 40 miles delivering zero tailpipe emissions. For longer journeys, unlike other Electric Vehicles (EVs), there is no need to worry about range, as the 1.4ltr combustion engine can let you drive for up to 310 miles. The engine powers the battery, so the wheels are driven by the electric motor at all times.