Volkswagen e-Up!
Battery Electric Vehicle
£20,195Price from
32.3 kWhUseable Battery
125 miReal Range
255 Wh/miEfficiency
Price from £20,195
| Availability | In production |
| Available since | February 2020 |
| Available until | - |
Lease (BCH) from £250 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | N/A |
Real Range between 85 - 190 mi
| City - Cold Weather | 125 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 85 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 105 mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 190 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 110 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 140 mi |
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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 |
Battery and Charging
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh |
| Charge Port | Type 2 |
| Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power | 7.2 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->125 mi) | 5h15m |
| Charge Speed | 24 mph |
| Battery Useable | 32.3 kWh |
| Fastcharge Port | CCS |
| FC Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Fastcharge Power (max) | 40 kW DC |
| Fastcharge Time (13->100 mi) | 48 min |
| Fastcharge Speed | 100 mph |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range | 125 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 255 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 157 mpg |
WLTP Ratings
| Range | 162 mi |
| Rated Consumption | No Data |
| Vehicle Consumption | 195 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | No Data |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 202 mpg |
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 170 - 380 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather | 255 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 380 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 305 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 170 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 290 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 230 Wh/mi |
Safety (Euro NCAP)
| Safety Rating | |
| Adult Occupant | 81% |
| Child Occupant | 83% |
| Rating Year | 2019 |
| Vulnerable Road Users | 45% |
| Safety Assist | 55% |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 3600 mm |
| Width | 1645 mm |
| Height | 1492 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2417 mm |
| Weight Empty | 1160 kg |
| Cargo Volume | 250 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | 923 L |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | 0 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked | 0 kg |
| Roof Load | 50 kg |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 4 people |
| Isofix | Yes, 2 seats |
| Turning Circle | 9.8 m |
| Car Body | Hatchback |
| Segment | City Car |
| Roof Rails | No |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2020-21
| BIK Tax Rate | 0% |
| P11D Value from | £23,140 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £0 |
| BIK @ 20% | £0 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £0 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £0 pcm |
Financial Year 2021-22
| BIK Tax Rate | 1% |
| P11D Value from | £23,140 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £231 |
| BIK @ 20% | £4 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £8 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £9 pcm |
Financial Year 2022-23
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £23,140 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £463 |
| BIK @ 20% | £8 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £15 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £17 pcm |
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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) |
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| 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 | 3.7 kW | 10h30m | 12 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x31A | 7.2 kW † | 5h30m | 23 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 2x16A | 7.2 kW † | 5h30m | 23 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 2x16A | 7.2 kW † | 5h30m | 23 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-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) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCS (50 kW DC) | 40 kW † | 30 kW † | 48 min | 100 mph |
| CCS (100 kW DC) | 40 kW † | 30 kW † | 48 min | 100 mph |
| CCS (150 kW DC) | 40 kW † | 30 kW † | 48 min | 100 mph |
† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
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-Up!
Pricing
The Volkswagen e-Up! has an On The Road Price (OTR) of £23,195. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The Volkswagen e-Up! is eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £3,000. The grant will be applied to the invoice of the car. The OTR Price including the PICG for the Volkswagen e-Up! is £20,195.
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 85 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 190 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 45 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 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 255 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 380 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 170 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.