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Volkswagen e-Golf

Discontinued (May 2014 - June 2016)
Electric vehicle (EV) specifications · 2014–2016 · FRONT · 20.5 kWh
Volkswagen e-Golf
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Key specifications

European launch price
€34 900
Battery
20.5 kWh
Real range
between 85 and 185 km
Consumption
164 Wh/km
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Fast charging
44 kW
Acceleration
10.4 s
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Running costs

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Annual mileage13,670 mi
Trip distance186 mi
Home electricity price$0.17/kWh
Home charging share85%
Fuel price$0.86/gal

Charging cost

per month
$60.61
per year
$727
per 100 mi
$5.33
full charge at home
$3.83

Incl. estimated 10% charging loss

Trip cost · 186 mi

energy used
55.8 kWh
cost (EV)
$20.81
charging stops
3
Savings on this trip vs a combustion car
-$4.04

Compared to a combustion car Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 150 Change model

savings per year
$502
over 5 years
$2,508
EV per 100 mi
$5.33
rival per 100 mi
$9
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Real-world range

between 85 and 185 km
City driving – cold weather120 km
Highway driving – cold weather85 km
Mixed driving – cold weather105 km
City driving – mild weather185 km
Highway driving – mild weather110 km
Mixed driving – mild weather140 km

Range is measured under different conditions: cold weather = -10 °C with heating. Mild weather = 23 °C with climate control. Highway = constant 110 km/h. Actual range will vary with speed, driving style, weather and route.

Long-distance suitability

0 / 5
First leg86 km
Distance to charging stop0 km
Second leg46 km
Total distance133 km
First leg time47 min
Charging time15 min
Second leg time25 min
Total time1 h 27 min

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Long-distance suitability is a 5-star rating that indicates how well the vehicle is suited for long trips. The assessment is based on one-stop range: the total distance the vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop.

Battery

Nominal capacity24.2 kWh
Battery typeLithium-ion
Number of cellsNo data
Architecture400 V
Warranty periodNo data
Warranty mileageNo data
Useable capacity20.5 kWh
Cathode materialNo data
Pack configurationNo data
Nominal voltageNo data
Form factorNo data
Name / referenceNo data

Charging

Home / destination

Charge portType 2
Port locationRight side - rear
Charge power3.7 kW AC
Charge time (0->125 km) 6 h 45 min
Charge speed19 km/h

Fast charging

Charge portCCS
Port locationRight side - rear
Max charging power44 kW DC
Charging power (10–80%)41 kW DC
Charge time (12->100 km) 22 min
Charge speed230 km/h
Autocharge supportedNo

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge supportedNo
Supported protocolNot applicable

Battery preconditioning

Preconditioning possibleNo
Automatic preconditioning using navigationNo

Performance

Acceleration 0–100 km/h10.4 s
Top speed140 km/h
Electric range125 km
Total power85 kW (116 PS)
Total torque270 Nm
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive

Bidirectional charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L supportedNo
Exterior outlet(s)Not applicable
Max output powerNot applicable
Interior outlet(s)Not applicable

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC supportedNo
V2H via DC supportedNo
Max output power via ACNot applicable
Max output power via DCNot applicable
Max output powerNot applicable

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC supportedNo
V2G via DC supportedNo
Max output power via ACNot applicable
Max output power via DCNot applicable
Max output powerNot applicable

Energy consumption

EVDB real-world range

Range125 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
Real consumption164 Wh/km
Real fuel equivalent1.8 l/100 km

NEDC values

Range190 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
Rated consumptionNo data
Rated fuel equivalentNo data
Real consumption108 Wh/km
Real fuel equivalent1.2 l/100 km

“Rated” = official figures published by the manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalence include charging losses.
“Real” = calculated energy use from the battery for propulsion and onboard systems.

Real-world energy consumption

between 111 and 241 Wh/km
City driving – cold weather171 Wh/km
Highway driving – cold weather241 Wh/km
Mixed driving – cold weather195 Wh/km
City driving – mild weather111 Wh/km
Highway driving – mild weather186 Wh/km
Mixed driving – mild weather146 Wh/km

Indication of real-world consumption under different conditions. Cold weather is based on -10 °C and use of heating. Mild weather is based on 23 °C and no climate-control load. Highway figures assume a constant speed of 110 km/h. Actual consumption varies with speed, driving style, weather and route conditions.

Dimensions and weight

Length4255 mm
Width1799 mm
Width with mirrorsNo data
Height1452 mm
Wheelbase2631 mm
Curb weight1585 kg
Gross vehicle weight1980 kg
Maximum payload470 kg
Cargo volume380 L
Maximum cargo volume1270 L
Front trunkNo data
Roof loadNo data
Tow hitch possibleNo data
Unbraked towing capacityNo data
Braked towing capacityNo data
Maximum vertical loadNo data

Miscellaneous

Seats5 seats
IsofixNo data
Turning circle10.9 m
PlatformNo data
Dedicated EV platformNo data
Body styleEstate
SegmentC - Medium
Roof railsNo data
Heat pumpNo data
Heat pump as standard equipmentNo data

Home and destination charging (0 → 100 %)

Charging can be done from a regular wall socket or from a dedicated charging station. Public AC charging is always done through a charging station. How quickly the vehicle can charge depends on the charging equipment, cable, connector and the vehicle’s onboard charging capacity. The table below shows the available charging options for Volkswagen e-Golf from empty to full battery.

Norway

In Norway, both single-phase and three-phase AC connections are used, while three-phase charging is common in private and public charging points. The table below lists the possible charging options for Volkswagen e-Golf, but availability may vary by charging operator, installation and region.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
AC charging port for Volkswagen e-Golf (2014-2016) - Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
Charge point Max power Power Time Speed
Wall outlet (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 10 h 30 min 12 km/h
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 6 h 45 min 19 km/h
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW † 6 h 45 min 19 km/h
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW † 6 h 45 min 19 km/h
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW † 6 h 45 min 19 km/h

† = Limited by the onboard charger; the vehicle cannot charge faster than this.

Fast charging (10 → 80 %)

Fast charging is used for longer trips and short charging stops. The actual speed depends on charger power, battery temperature, state of charge, battery preconditioning and the vehicle’s charging curve. The table below shows typical 10–80 % fast-charging options for Volkswagen e-Golf where data is available.

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)
DC charging port for Volkswagen e-Golf (2014-2016) - Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)
Charge point Max power Avg power Time Speed
CCS (50 kW DC) 44 kW † 41 kW † 22 min 230 km/h

† = Limited by the vehicle’s maximum DC charging capability.

Long-distance suitability

Long-distance suitability is not determined by range alone. Charging speed is almost as important. Battery capacity, efficiency and fast-charging performance together decide how useful an electric vehicle is on longer trips.

To make vehicles easier to compare, Elbil RADAR uses a method called “1-stop range”. It combines driving range and charging performance and estimates how far the vehicle can travel with one 15-minute charging stop. The result is converted into a 0–5 star rating.

Volkswagen e-Golf
0 / 5
0
1
2
3
4
5
99 km
54 min
15 min
53 km
29 min
86 km
47 min
15 min
46 km
25 min
133 km (1 h 27 min)
77 km
42 min
15 min
41 km
22 min
118 km (1 h 19 min)
0 km
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Mild weather
153 km 1-stop range
Average conditions
133 km 1-stop range
Cold weather
118 km 1-stop range

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