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Used Opel Ampera-e I: reliability, problems and review

Hatchback · 2017–2019 · Electric

✓ 3 sources cited · updated on 21 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
not rated
Price
Unknown

No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.

0 known faults

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

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Opel Ampera-e I, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

Compacte électrique de 204 ch dotée d'une batterie de 60 kWh et d'un coffre de 381 litres. Caradisiac a mesuré une consommation de 9,1 kWh/100 km sur le périphérique parisien, mais les retours publiés sur sa fiabilité manquent : aucune panne n'a pu être documentée avec des sources, et la fiabilité n'est pas notée.

Reliability
not rated
Euro NCAP
Rating not found

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 60 kWh 204.

  • 60 kWh 204

    ✓ Recommended

    Electric · Automatic · 204 hp · 14.5 kWh/100 km · 0 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air green

    Moteur électrique de 150 kW (204 ch) et 360 Nm, batterie lithium-ion de 60 kWh, traction, boîte à un rapport. Autonomie annoncée de 380 km en WLTP (Ultimate Specs).

Market prices

Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.

Importing this model

Prices abroad

Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.

You are importing the car to:

Import penalty (malus) in France

  • Emissions of the versions in this guide: 0 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
  • The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
  • For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
  • The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.

Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France

Check an imported car's history

HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.

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Known faults

No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Opel Ampera-e”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Recalls published in France (RappelConso)

  • 18 June 2026 — Le prétensionneur de ceinture de sécurité peut être défectueux et enflammer un matériau isolant lorsqu’il est activé, ce qui augmente le risque d’incendie en cas d’accident. Official notice

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Battery, range and charging

VersionBatteryRange7.4 kW wallbox (0 to 100%)Rapid charging (10 to 80%)
60 kWh 20460 kWhstated380 km WLTP——

Minimum times at the car's maximum accepted power, without losses or the slowdown near full. “—”: not found in our sources.

Battery warranty : Battery warranty not collected yet for this model: ask the seller or the manufacturer.

A 2017 Opel Ampera-e (9 years old) keeps about 79% of its original capacity on average: an average loss of 2.3% a year measured on more than 22,700 EVs, higher with a lot of rapid charging. Only a battery test gives a car's real figure. Geotab (new tab)

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Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Demander un diagnostic de l'état de santé de la batterie (autonomie réelle à pleine charge).
  • Vérifier la garantie batterie restante et son transfert au nouveau propriétaire.
  • Contrôler les câbles et le fonctionnement de la charge (domestique et rapide).
  • Faire vérifier les rappels en cours auprès d'un concessionnaire Opel.
  • Essayer la voiture sur route : amortissement ferme, bruits de suspension.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Avez-vous un relevé de l'état de la batterie et de l'autonomie réelle ?
  • Quel type de charge a été utilisé (domicile, bornes rapides) ?
  • Les rappels éventuels ont-ils été effectués ?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Hyundai Ioniq

I · 2016–2022

Good choice, check first
Price
€13,000 – €18,200
Reliability
4.5/5
Fuel types
Hybrid, Electric

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nissan Leaf

II (ZE1, 2017-2024) · 2017–2024

Good choice, check first
Price
€12,695 – €20,900
Reliability
4.5/5
Fuel types
Electric

Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de

Renault Zoe

I (2012-2024, facelifted in 2019) · 2012–2024

Good choice, check first
Price
€6,000 – €19,000
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Electric

Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0

Opel Corsa

E · 2014–2019

Good choice, check first
Price
€6,800 – €8,000
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Opel Ampera-e I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Quel est le volume de coffre de l'Opel Ampera-e ?

381 litres, selon Ultimate Specs et Automobile Propre.

Quelle autonomie annonce l'Opel Ampera-e ?

380 km en WLTP et 520 km en NEDC selon Ultimate Specs ; Caradisiac a mesuré 9,1 kWh/100 km sur le périphérique parisien, bien au-dessous de la valeur annoncée.

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