Opel has begun detailing their new Ampera-e. The new Opel
Ampera-e is powered by the same 201 hp electric motor found in the Bolt,
offering 360 Nm of torque from zero rpm. The motor is being fed by a
60kWh lithium-ion battery pack mounted on the floor of the car. Opel says that
a 30-minute charge at a 50kW public fast charger will add 150 km of
range.
The Ampera-e has been given
an official range rating of 520 km based on the NEDC test cycle,
with the company also testing their new EV according to the future Worldwide
Harmonized Light-Duty Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) system, resulting in a
combined driving range of 380 km.
Straight-line performance is also strong, with Opel
claiming 0-50 km/h in 3.2 seconds and 0-100 km/h in 7.3
seconds, with the top speed limited to 150 km/h.
Inside there’s a 10.2-inch infotainment display with
all the necessary connectivity options, including Android Auto and Apple
CarPlay, voice control, a WiFi hotspot, wireless charging and more.
Opel has opened the order books in Norway, with
3,400 customers having already placed their deposits. The automaker is also
about to launch the Ampera-e in more EU countries, such as Germany, the
Netherlands, France and Switzerland.
