# Opel Ampera battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> The Opel Ampera has run through 2 generations between 2011 and 2019, and we cover every one of them with 3 compatible batteries: 50 to 60 Ah, 540 to 680 A of cold cranking, from 85.80 € with VAT.

## Which battery does a Opel Ampera take?

It depends on the engine. Opel Ampera owners mostly buy Varta A8 60Ah (107.40 €), Varta A9 50Ah (118.90 €) and Varta N50 50Ah (85.80 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

## Recommended battery for each Opel Ampera engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV 150 (111 kW / 151 CV) | Ampera (2011–2015) | Varta A8 60Ah | 107,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/ampera-r12/ev-150-111-kw-151cv |
| EV150 (48) (150 kW / 204 CV) | Ampera-E (2017–2019) | Varta A9 50Ah | 118,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/ampera-e-f17/ev150-48-150-kw-204cv |

## Opel Ampera generations

Batteries change from one generation to the next. When two share a year, the body style — or simply the plate — settles it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampera-E | 2017–2019 | berlina | 2 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/ampera-e-f17 |
| Ampera | 2011–2015 | berlina | 1 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/ampera-r12 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Opel Ampera

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop battery Varta A8 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | 12 | 60 | 680 | AGM | 107,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a8-agm-12v-60ah-680a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A9 12V 50Ah 540A AGM | 12 | 50 | 540 | AGM | 118,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a9-12v-50ah-540a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N50 12V 50Ah 550A EFB | 12 | 50 | 550 | EFB | 85,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n50-12v-50ah-550a |

## How to know which battery your Opel Ampera takes

Easiest of all is the number plate lookup: those few characters tell us the precise variant, the engine and the original battery, so you need not check anything else.

You can also work it out yourself: find the registration date in the vehicle documents and locate it in the table. If the year overlaps two generations, the body style — hatch, estate or coupé — tells them apart.

As a final check, look at the battery currently fitted: the label shows capacity (Ah) and cold cranking amps (A). Always replace with equal or higher figures, never lower, and keep the same dimensions and terminal layout.

## Start-Stop: which battery your Ampera needs

The later Ampera generations run Start-Stop, which puts the battery through hundreds of micro-cycles a day. These cars require EFB (basic Start-Stop) or AGM (Start-Stop with regenerative braking): fitting a conventional battery instead cuts service life to a few months and the ECU may disable the function. Rule of thumb: never downgrade from the technology fitted at the factory.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Opel Ampera take?
It depends on the engine. Opel Ampera owners mostly buy Varta A8 60Ah (107.40 €), Varta A9 50Ah (118.90 €) and Varta N50 50Ah (85.80 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Opel Ampera battery cost?
Between 85.80 € and 118.90 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (AGM, EFB). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my Ampera is?
By the registration year: Ampera-E (2017-2019); Ampera (2011-2015). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.

### Can I fit a battery with more amps?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More capacity (Ah) and more cold cranking (A) do not harm the vehicle: the alternator charges it the same and you gain margin in winter. What you must never do is go below the original figures.

### How long does a Opel Ampera battery last?
Between 4 and 6 years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last slightly less in city driving because of the number of starts, but they are designed for that cycling. If the car sits unused for weeks or you notice slow cranking in the cold, get it checked.

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Updated: 2026-10-28 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/ampera