Volkswagen e-Golf

May 2017 - December 2020

£28,075Price from

32.0 kWh *Useable Battery

115 miReal Range

278 Wh/miEfficiency

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Price from (last known) £28,075

Availability	Not available to order
Available to order from	May 2017
Available to order until	December 2020

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge	£11.50
Insurance Group	26

Price shown is the last known On The Road price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
The price also includes the applicable Plug-In Car Grant of £3000 at the time the vehicle was last available.

Real Range between 80 - 175 mi

City - Cold Weather	115 mi
Highway - Cold Weather	80 mi
Combined - Cold Weather	95 mi

City - Mild Weather	175 mi
Highway - Mild Weather	105 mi
Combined - Mild Weather	135 mi

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph	9.6 sec
Top Speed	93 mph
Electric Range	115 mi

Total Power	100 kW (134 hp)
Total Torque	214 lb-ft
Drive	Front

Battery

Nominal Capacity	35.8 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Number of Cells	264
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	No Data
Warranty Mileage	No Data

Useable Capacity*	32.0 kWh
Cathode Material	NCM333
Pack Configuration	88s3p
Nominal Voltage	325 V
Form Factor	No Data
Name / Reference	No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power	7.2 kW AC

Charge Time (0->115 mi)	5h15m
Charge Speed	22 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port	CCS
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power (max)	40 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%)	39 kW DC

Charge Time (11->92 mi)	36 min
Charge Speed	130 mph
Autocharge Supported	No

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported

Supported Protocol

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible

Automatically using Navigation

Click here for all charging information

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range	115 mi
Vehicle Consumption	278 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	145 mpg

NEDC Ratings

Range	186 mi
Rated Consumption	208 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	172 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	195 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	236 mpg

WLTP Ratings

Range	144 mi
Rated Consumption	246 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	222 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	164 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	182 mpg

Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption between 183 - 400 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather	278 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather	400 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather	337 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather	183 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather	305 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather	237 Wh/mi

Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	4270 mm
Width	1799 mm
Width with mirrors	No Data
Height	1450 mm
Wheelbase	2631 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1615 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2020 kg
Max. Payload	480 kg

Cargo Volume	341 L
Cargo Volume Max	1231 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	No Data
Roof Load	75 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	No Data

Miscellaneous

Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	10.9 m
Platform	VW MQB
EV Dedicated Platform	No

Car Body	Hatchback
Segment	C - Medium
Roof Rails	No
Heat pump (HP)	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	Yes

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2017-18

BIK Tax Rate	1%
P11D Value from	£31,020
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£310

BIK @ 20%	£5 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£10 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£12 pcm

Financial Year 2018-19

BIK Tax Rate	1%
P11D Value from	£31,020
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£310

BIK @ 20%	£5 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£10 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£12 pcm

Financial Year 2019-20

BIK Tax Rate	1%
P11D Value from	£31,020
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£310

BIK @ 20%	£5 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£10 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£12 pcm

Go to the e-Golf on the official Volkswagen website.

* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Volkswagen e-Golf. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	16h30m	7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	10h15m	11 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x31A	7.2 kW †	5h15m	22 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	230V / 2x16A	7.2 kW †	5h15m	22 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	230V / 2x16A	7.2 kW †	5h15m	22 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Volkswagen e-Golf.

Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	40 kW †	39 kW †	36 min	130 mph

Charge Curve

Data made available by Fastned

This vehicle does not support Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

All about the Volkswagen e-Golf

No longer available

This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The Volkswagen e-Golf was available from May 2017 until December 2020. Financial data like price, leasing and company car tax were applicable to the final year of availability of the Volkswagen e-Golf.

Pricing

The Volkswagen e-Golf had a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £30,385 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £31,075. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The Volkswagen e-Golf was eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £3,000. The OTR Price including the PICG for the Volkswagen e-Golf is £28,075.

Drivetrain and Performance

The Volkswagen e-Golf is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Volkswagen e-Golf is 100 kW (134 hp). The maximum torque is 214 lb-ft. The Volkswagen e-Golf is front wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 9.6 seconds. The top speed is 93 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Volkswagen e-Golf has a total capacity of 35.8 kWh. The usable capacity is 32 kWh (estimate). A range of about 115 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 80 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 175 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 7.2 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 5 hours 15 minutes. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 16 hours 30 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 40 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 39 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 40 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 80 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Volkswagen e-Golf is about 278 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 145 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 400 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 183 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The Volkswagen e-Golf emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from Volkswagen

The link below will open the page of the e-Golf on the official Volkswagen site.

Go to the e-Golf on the official Volkswagen website.

Preceding model

The model shown on this page is the successor of the Volkswagen e-Golf, which was available to order from June 2014 until June 2016. The previous model was £230 less expensive, had 40 mi less range, 8% slower acceleration and was similar in energy consumption.

Preceding model Volkswagen e-Golf

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