The Volkswagen e-Golf was a popular electric hatchback available from May 2017 to March 2021. Built on the VW MQB platform, it featured a 32.0 kWh usable battery, delivering up to 190 km of real-world range. With compact dimensions and practical features, it suited urban environments but offered limited long-distance suitability due to its modest charging speeds and range.
Volkswagen e-Golf – Full Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Availability | UK & NL: May 2017 – Dec 2020 · DE: Until Mar 2021 |
| Price | UK: £28,075 · NL: €34,005 · DE: €31,900 |
| Performance | Power: 100 kW (136 PS) · Torque: 290 Nm · 0–100 km/h: 9.6 sec · Top: 150 km/h |
| Battery | 35.8 kWh gross · 32.0 kWh usable · 400V architecture |
| Real Range | Avg: 190 km · Min: 135 km · Max: 280 km |
| WLTP Range | 232 km · NEDC: 300 km |
| Efficiency | 168 Wh/km (real-world) · WLTP: 153 Wh/km |
| Charging – AC | Type 2 · 7.2 kW max · 0–100% in 5h15m |
| Charging – DC | CCS · 40 kW max · 10–80% in 36 min |
| Drive & Platform | Front-wheel drive · VW MQB platform · Not EV-dedicated |
| Body Type | 5-door hatchback · 5 seats · Segment: C – Medium |
| Dimensions | 4270×1799×1450 mm · Wheelbase: 2631 mm · Turning circle: 10.9 m |
| Weight & Capacity | Unladen: 1615 kg · GVWR: 2020 kg · Payload: 480 kg |
| Cargo Space | Rear: 341 L · Max: 1231 L · No frunk |
| Towing Capacity | None |
| Charging Features | Autocharge & Plug & Charge: Not supported |
| Interior Comfort | Seats 5 · Isofix: Yes · Heat pump: Yes (market dependent) |
| Long-Distance Rating | 0/5 · 1-Stop Range: 178 km |
Although the Volkswagen e-Golf is now discontinued, it remains a solid used-EV option for city commutes and short-range travel. It offers modest performance, practical dimensions, and ease of charging for urban users. Its biggest limitation is long-distance usability, but for local daily use, it delivers quiet, emissions-free driving.
