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

Fastcharge Port CCS
FC Port Location Right Side - Rear
Fastcharge Power (max) 40 kW DC
Fastcharge Power (10-80%) 39 kW DC
Fastcharge Time (11->92 mi) 36 min
Fastcharge Speed 130 mph
Autocharge Supported No

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported No
Supported Protocol -

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 193 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 241 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.

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 Small Family Car
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
* = 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.

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.

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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

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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