Vauxhall Ampera 2013 running costs in Ireland
Official UK VCA archive (2000–2013) figure for the 2013 Vauxhall Ampera: 1.2 L/100km, 27 g/km CO₂. At Ireland prices (€1.84/L petrol), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €331 — €0.02 per kilometre, priced on petrol (a plug-in hybrid also uses electricity, which is cheaper per km on home charging).
Official figures — 2013 Vauxhall Ampera
| Fuel type | Plug In Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 1.2 L/100km |
| CO₂ (official) | 27 g/km |
| Engine size | 1,398 cc |
| Configurations in source data | 1 |
| Data source | UK VCA archive (2000–2013) — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP) |
What it costs to run in Ireland
| Plug In Hybrid (1.2 L/100km) | €331/year |
|---|---|
| NCT | €55.00/year |
| Typical annual road tax | €210/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | €596/year ≈ €49.68/month |
Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average Ireland prices shown above (AA Ireland average, Sep 2026). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
How it compares with other plug in hybrid cars in Ireland
The average plug in hybrid car in our Ireland dataset uses 5.9 L/100km. The 2013 Vauxhall Ampera uses 1.2 L/100km — about 79.7% less than that average, or roughly €1,297 saved a year at 15,000 km.
2013 Vauxhall Ampera — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug In Hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 27 g/km | 1398 cc | — | Electron EV & 1.4 · 3 variants (median NEDC) |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA archive (2000–2013), grouped across 1 configuration. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.