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Volkswagen e-Golf

Discontinued (May 2017 - March 2021)
Electric vehicle (EV) specifications · 2017–2021 · FRONT · 32 kWh
Volkswagen e-Golf
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Key specifications

European launch price
€31 900
Battery
32 kWh
Real range
between 135 and 280 km
Consumption
168 Wh/km
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Fast charging
40 kW
Acceleration
9.6 s
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Related versions

Volkswagen e-Golf
Previous version
Volkswagen e-Golf
2014–2016
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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
$61.86
per year
$742
per 100 mi
$5.42
full charge at home
$5.98

Incl. estimated 10% charging loss

Trip cost · 186 mi

energy used
56.4 kWh
cost (EV)
$18.66
charging stops
2
Savings on this trip vs a combustion car
-$1.89

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

savings per year
$488
over 5 years
$2,442
EV per 100 mi
$5.42
rival per 100 mi
$9
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Real-world range

between 135 and 280 km
City driving – cold weather185 km
Highway driving – cold weather135 km
Mixed driving – cold weather160 km
City driving – mild weather280 km
Highway driving – mild weather170 km
Mixed driving – mild weather215 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 leg136 km
Distance to charging stop0 km
Second leg42 km
Total distance178 km
First leg time1 h 14 min
Charging time15 min
Second leg time23 min
Total time1 h 52 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 capacity35.8 kWh
Battery typeLithium-ion
Number of cells264
Architecture400 V
Warranty periodNo data
Warranty mileageNo data
Useable capacity32.0 kWh
Cathode materialNCM333
Pack configuration88s3p
Nominal voltage325 V
Form factorNo data
Name / referenceNo data

Charging

Home / destination

Charge portType 2
Port locationRight side - rear
Charge power7.2 kW AC
Charge time (0->190 km) 5 h 15 min
Charge speed36 km/h

Fast charging

Charge portCCS
Port locationRight side - rear
Max charging power40 kW DC
Charging power (10–80%)39 kW DC
Charge time (19->152 km) 36 min
Charge speed220 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/h9.6 s
Top speed150 km/h
Electric range190 km
Total power100 kW (136 PS)
Total torque290 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

Range190 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
Real consumption168 Wh/km
Real fuel equivalent1.9 l/100 km

WLTP values

Range232 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
Rated consumption153 Wh/km
Rated fuel equivalent1.7 l/100 km
Real consumption138 Wh/km
Real fuel equivalent1.5 l/100 km

NEDC values

Range300 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
Rated consumption129 Wh/km
Rated fuel equivalent1.4 l/100 km
Real consumption107 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 114 and 237 Wh/km
City driving – cold weather173 Wh/km
Highway driving – cold weather237 Wh/km
Mixed driving – cold weather200 Wh/km
City driving – mild weather114 Wh/km
Highway driving – mild weather188 Wh/km
Mixed driving – mild weather149 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

Length4270 mm
Width1799 mm
Width with mirrorsNo data
Height1450 mm
Wheelbase2631 mm
Curb weight1615 kg
Gross vehicle weight2020 kg
Maximum payload480 kg
Cargo volume341 L
Maximum cargo volume1231 L
Front trunkNo data
Roof load75 kg
Tow hitch possibleNo data
Unbraked towing capacity0 kg
Braked towing capacity0 kg
Maximum vertical loadNo data

Miscellaneous

Seats5 seats
IsofixYes, 2 seats
Turning circle10.9 m
PlatformVW MQB
Dedicated EV platformNo
Body styleEstate
SegmentC - Medium
Roof railsNo
Heat pumpYes
Heat pump as standard equipmentDepends on market

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 (2017-2021) - Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
Charge point Max power Power Time Speed
Wall outlet (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 16 h 30 min 12 km/h
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 10 h 15 min 19 km/h
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x31A 7.2 kW † 5 h 15 min 36 km/h
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 230V / 2x16A 7.2 kW † 5 h 15 min 36 km/h
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 230V / 2x16A 7.2 kW † 5 h 15 min 36 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 (2017-2021) - Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)
Charge point Max power Avg power Time Speed
CCS (50 kW DC) 40 kW † 39 kW † 36 min 220 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
153 km
1 h 24 min
15 min
48 km
26 min
136 km
1 h 14 min
15 min
42 km
23 min
178 km (1 h 52 min)
122 km
1 h 6 min
15 min
38 km
21 min
160 km (1 h 42 min)
0 km
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Mild weather
201 km 1-stop range
Average conditions
178 km 1-stop range
Cold weather
160 km 1-stop range

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