Volkswagen e-Up!

February 2020 - September 2021

£22,055Price from

32.3 kWhUseable Battery

125 miReal Range

258 Wh/miEfficiency

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Price from (last known) £22,055

Availability Not available to order
Available to order from February 2020
Available to order until September 2021
Annual VED £195
Congestion Charge £0
Insurance Group N/A
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 £1500 at the time the vehicle was last available.

Real Range between 90 - 195 mi

City - Cold Weather 125 mi
Highway - Cold Weather 90 mi
Combined - Cold Weather 105 mi
City - Mild Weather 195 mi
Highway - Mild Weather 115 mi
Combined - Mild Weather 145 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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Long Distance Suitability
0 / 5

First Leg Distance 91 mi
Charging Stop 0mi
Second Leg Distance 26 mi
Total Distance 117 mi
First Leg Duration 1h 20min
Charging Stop 15 min
Second Leg Duration 23min
Total Duration 1h 58min
Click here for the full analysis
The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Nominal Capacity 36.8 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Number of Cells 168
Architecture 400 V
Warranty Period 8 years
Warranty Mileage 100,000 mi
Useable Capacity 32.3 kWh
Cathode Material NCM622
Pack Configuration 84s2p
Nominal Voltage 310 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->125 mi) 5h30m
Charge Speed 24 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port CCS
Port Location Right Side - Rear
Charge Power (max) 37 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%) 30 kW DC
Charge Time (12->100 mi) 48 min
Charge Speed 100 mph
Autocharge Supported No

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported No
Supported Protocol -

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible No
Automatically using Navigation No
Click here for all charging information
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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph 11.9 sec
Top Speed 81 mph
Electric Range 125 mi
Total Power 61 kW (82 hp)
Total Torque 155 lb-ft
Drive Front

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 125 mi
Vehicle Consumption 258 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 157 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range 160 mi
Rated Consumption 232 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 201 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 175 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 201 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range 156 mi
Rated Consumption 249 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 207 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 162 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 195 mpg
TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High
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 166 - 359 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather 258 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather 359 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather 308 Wh/mi
City - Mild Weather 166 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather 281 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather 223 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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Safety (Euro NCAP)

Safety Rating
Adult Occupant 81%
Child Occupant 83%
Rating Year 2019
Vulnerable Road Users 45%
Safety Assist 55%
For more details on the safety rating of this vehicle, visit euroncap.com

Dimensions and Weight

Length 3600 mm
Width 1645 mm
Width with mirrors No Data
Height 1492 mm
Wheelbase 2417 mm
Weight Unladen (EU) 1235 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 1530 kg
Max. Payload 370 kg
Cargo Volume 250 L
Cargo Volume Max 923 L
Cargo Volume Frunk 0 L
Roof Load 50 kg
Tow Hitch Possible No
Towing Weight Unbraked 0 kg
Towing Weight Braked 0 kg
Vertical Load Max 0 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats 4 people
Isofix Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle 9.8 m
Platform VW NSF
EV Dedicated Platform No
Car Body Hatchback
Segment A - Mini
Roof Rails No
Heat pump (HP) No
HP Standard Equipment -

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2019-20

BIK Tax Rate 1%
P11D Value from £23,500
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £235
BIK @ 20% £4 pcm
BIK @ 40% £8 pcm
BIK @ 45% £9 pcm

Financial Year 2020-21

BIK Tax Rate 1%
P11D Value from £23,500
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £235
BIK @ 20% £4 pcm
BIK @ 40% £8 pcm
BIK @ 45% £9 pcm

Financial Year 2021-22

BIK Tax Rate 1%
P11D Value from £23,500
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £235
BIK @ 20% £4 pcm
BIK @ 40% £8 pcm
BIK @ 45% £9 pcm
Go to the e-Up! 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-Up!. 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 16h45m 7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.6 kW † 10h45m 12 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.6 kW † 10h45m 12 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 230V / 2x16A 7.2 kW † 5h30m 23 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 230V / 2x16A 7.2 kW † 5h30m 23 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-Up!.

  • 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) 37 kW † 30 kW † 48 min 100 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.

Long Distance Suitability

How suitable an electric car is for long trips depends not only on the range. How quickly the car can charge plays an almost equally important role. Whether an EV is suitable for long trips depends on the battery capacity, efficiency, and fast charging capability.

To easily compare cars among each other, a benchmark has been established that combines these factors into the total distance a vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop: the '1-Stop Range'. Based on the 1-Stop Range, the 5-star rating is determined. The result of the benchmark is shown in the graph below.

1-Stop Range

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5-Star Rating

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Revision of Rating

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Volkswagen e-Up!
0 / 5

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5
103 mi
1h 31min
15 min
30 mi
26min
91 mi
1h 20min
15 min
26 mi
23min
117 mi (1h 58min)
81 mi
1h 11min
15 min
23 mi
20min
104 mi (1h 46min)
0 mi
100
200
300
400
Mild Weather
133 mi 1-Stop Range
Average Conditions
117 mi 1-Stop Range
Cold Weather
104 mi 1-Stop Range

All about the Volkswagen e-Up!

No longer available

This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The Volkswagen e-Up! was available from February 2020 until September 2021. Financial data like price, leasing and company car tax were applicable to the final year of availability of the Volkswagen e-Up!.

A new model of the Volkswagen e-Up! (2020) is available: Volkswagen e-Up! (2021).

Pricing

The Volkswagen e-Up! had a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £22,865 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £23,555. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The Volkswagen e-Up! was eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £1,500. The OTR Price including the PICG for the Volkswagen e-Up! is £22,055.

Drivetrain and Performance

The Volkswagen e-Up! is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Volkswagen e-Up! is 61 kW (82 hp). The maximum torque is 155 lb-ft. The Volkswagen e-Up! is front wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 11.9 seconds. The top speed is 81 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Volkswagen e-Up! has a total capacity of 36.8 kWh. The usable capacity is 32.3 kWh. A range of about 125 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 90 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 195 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 30 minutes. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 16 hours 45 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 37 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 30 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 50 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 85 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Volkswagen e-Up! is about 258 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 157 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 359 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 166 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The Volkswagen e-Up! 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-Up! on the official Volkswagen site.

Go to the e-Up! on the official Volkswagen website.

Preceding model

The model shown on this page is the successor of the Volkswagen e-Up!, which was available to order from September 2016 until September 2019. The previous model was £440 less expensive, had 65 mi less range, 4% slower acceleration and was 3% less energy efficient.

Preceding model Volkswagen e-Up!

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