Is the e-Golf 100% electric?
The Volkswagen e-Golf is a 100% electric car (unlike the Volkswagen Golf GTE which is a plug-in hybrid). The 2019 e-Golf is powered by a 100 kW synchronous permanent-magnet alternating current (AC) motor. In standard drive mode, it’s capable of delivering 214 lb-ft of torque along with 134 horsepower, all the while not using a single drop of gas and producing zero tailpipe emissions.Mind you, the same is true of any electric car. Compared with them, the e-Golf isn’t the cheapest, but it does score over the alternatives with its high-quality interior, good refinement and smooth drive. If you want a family-friendly, zero-emission car, this is well worth a look.
Is the VW e-Golf fully electric?
With all the design and performance features that we already love about the Golf, but with the added benefit of a 100% electric motor. At the time, VW also confirmed that it wasn’t looking into coming out with a new version of the e-Golf with the Mk 8 Golf, as the brand was looking to expand on its ID lineup of EVs. While VW was quick to discontinue the e-Golf to switch its focus to ID-badged EVs, the model could be making a comeback in the future.Why is Volkswagen discontinuing the Golf? Because the future is electric! With the EU banning sales of diesel and petrol cars from 2035, and Volkswagen’s own plans to be all-electric between 2033 and 2035, the shift to sustainable driving is essential. Thereby, the Golf needs an electric update.
Why did VW stop making the e-Golf?
In 2020, Volkswagen no longer continued making its e-golf electric vehicle as the automaker focused on a new stage of EVs. Last year, the production of its Golf models ended in North America, but that doesn’t mean that the Golf brand is finished forever. A 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE Hatchback Sedan 4D has depreciated $6,566 or 30% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $14,755 and trade-in value of $12,851.
What is the range of the VW Golf E?
The VW e-Golf is an all-electric vehicle, running solely on power provided by a high voltage lithium ion battery. It has zero tailpipe emissions. Battery electric vehicles hold their range fairy well, and a used e-Golf can see available ranges between 40 and 195 miles. The e-Golf SEL Premium models come equipped with a standard Combined Charging System (CCS) which allows the car to use the SAE standard DC fast charging infrastructure (at available stations), delivering direct power at up to 50 kW, and bringing the battery’s state of charge up to 80 percent within an hour.Like most EVs, the E-Golf charging can be done by using a Type 2 connector in any outlet, both 120V and 240V, at home or at your workplace. A standard CCS (combined charging system) connector can also be used for rapid charging in public stations or if you have ordered a station to be placed in your garage or home.
Is the VW e-Golf discontinued?
Unfortunately, the e-Golf was discontinued in 2020 and was eventually replaced by the ID. Volkswagen is going back to its roots with plans to revive some of its top-selling nameplates, including the Golf and T-Roc, as battery electric vehicles. Although we expected to see the electric hatch arrive in 2028, it looks like it will actually be closer to the end of the decade now.