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 750km (466 miles) 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 50km/h (25-31mph), and after 25 hours and 30 minutes the odometer eventually indicated 754.9km (469.07miles).
However, due to the 20km (miles) 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 520km (323miles), and a combined WLTP range of 380km (236miles).
Buying an Opel Ampera-e in Germany will set you back for at least €39,330 ($47,268), while its North American sibling, developed by GM before Opel’s departure to PSA, the Chevrolet Bolt, has a starting price of $37,495, before the federal tax credit, and $29,995 after.
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