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Vauxhall has announced today that its
revolutionary Ampera Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) will cost
under £30k when it hits UK showrooms in early 2012, bringing the reality
of a technologically sophisticated, electrically-driven, family car with
an uncompromised driving range firmly into the mainstream.
After taking advantage of the £5000
Plug-In Car Grant, customers will pay just £28,995 for the Ampera. And
it’s not just the price that impresses; with the efficiency of up to 50
miles range on battery power, free TFL congestion charge, no Vehicle
Excise Duty payments and 5% company car taxation, Ampera’s overall
running costs will be extremely low.
The Vauxhall Ampera is the only
real-world electric car solution for a family. It is extremely
efficient, unique in the market and has a number of operating modes,
maximising performance in all circumstances. Its 50 mile battery
electric drive range exceeds the UK’s average commuting distance but
when a longer journey is required, Ampera’s range-extender
engine/generator produces electricity on board. The generator engages
seamlessly once the battery has reached a minimum level of charge. The
50-mile battery electric range is thus extended by 310 miles permitting
the driver to travel up to 360 miles without the need for recharging or
refuelling.
A full charge for Ampera’s battery can
be achieved in less than four hours via a domestic 240v electricity
socket at an average cost of around £1, depending on tariff. Commuting
within the 50 mile range will ensure very low running costs on battery
electric drive only.
Vauxhall is offering the exciting
opportunity to become an ePioneer and be amongst the first to own an
Ampera. For a £150 fully refundable reservation fee, potential customers
can register at www.vauxhall-ampera.co.uk where they can pre-order an
Ampera and also access exclusive events and opportunities in the build
up to launch. There is no commitment to purchase.
Eligible cars and
availability dates
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Mitsubishi
i-MiEV: Jan 2011
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Smart fortwo
electric drive: Jan 2011
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Peugeot iOn: Jan
2011
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Nissan Leaf:
March 2011
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Tata Vista:
March 2011
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Citroen CZero:
Early 2011
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Toyota Prius
Plug-in Hybrid: Early 2012
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Chevrolet Volt:
Early 2012
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Vauxhall Ampera:
Early 2012
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