Whenever a new electric vehicle is launched, someone
somewhere will try to cover a distance longer than its official range, on a
single charge. This is the case of an Opel Ampera-e, which set out on a 750 km trip, from Germany's most westerly city, Aachen, to the most
easterly city, Gorlitz, under the guidance of a local TV crew.
The two journalists took turns at the wheel and
patiently reeled off kilometer after kilometer, maintaining an average speed
between 40 and 50 km/h, and after 25 hours and 30 minutes the
odometer eventually indicated 754.9 km.
However, due to the 20 km extended route, the
duo failed to reach the Aachen town sign, but nevertheless, this is still an
impressive achievement for the electric vehicle, which has a NEDC estimated
range of 520 km, and a combined WLTP range of 380 km.
Buying an Opel Ampera-e in Germany will set you back
for at least € 39,330 (US$ 47,268), while its North American sibling, developed by
GM before Opel's departure to PSA, the Chevrolet Bolt, has a starting price of US$ 37,495, before the federal tax credit, and US$ 29,995 after.
