Set to go on sale in Spring 2014 in Europe, the Volkswagen e-Golf has over 118 miles of range (on the European test cycle). The Volkswagen electric Golf will go on sale in select US states in the 4th quarter of 2014, with deliveries scheduled for 2015.
Only 3 months after unveiling the longer-range 2017 Volkwagen e-Golf at the LA Auto Show, the company is now accepting orders for it in Germany. With a 35.8 kWh battery pack, 50% larger than the current 24kWh battery pack size, the e-Golf is rated for 300 kms of range on the NEDC scale, which should… Continue reading Longer Range Volkswagen e-Golf goes on sale in Germany
At the recent Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen’s Matthias Muller said the “heavily revamped Volkswagen e-Golf will go on sale at the end of this year or early next year.” Back in February, CEO Dr. Herbert Diess talked about the next version of the e-Golf that he had already given tentative approval to. Using basic car-manufacturer… Continue reading 186-mile Volkswagen e-Golf on sale 2 years sooner than expected
Volkswagen’s CEO Dr. Herbert Diess has already given tentative approval to the next generation Golf, even as a face-lifted version of the current generation is due out later this year. In the wake of dieselgate, Volkswagen is working hard on zero-emissions batter electric and plug-in hybrid versions of the Golf 8th generation. The e-Golf will… Continue reading 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf to have 186 miles of Real-World Range
The Volkswagen e-Golf electric vehicle is being recalled due to a faulty passenger detection system. The system is supposed to detect whether or not the front passenger seat is occupied, and if it should deploy the airbag in the event of a crash. Volkswagen advises owners of the affected e-Golf vehicles not to allow anyone… Continue reading Volkswagen e-Golf recalled for airbag related issue
Volkswagen has announced a less expensive e-Golf model – the Limited Edition model. Pricing starts at $33,450, which is $1995 less than the fully loaded e-Golf SEL. Lease prices are also less, going for $299 for the SEL Premium, and only $229 per month for the Limited Edition. The Limited Edition e-Golf comes with the… Continue reading Volkswagen announces lower priced model of North American e-Golf
About a month ago, Volkswagen announced they were auctioning off a Volkswagen e-Golf for charity in an auction they were calling “Take home the US’ first ever Volkswagen e-Golf.” That auction closed on Wednesday, Oct 29th, and the winning bid of $41,400 was placed by Bruce Oberg from Oregon. The closing price for the auction… Continue reading Volkswagen sells e-Golf via charity, makes first delivery in US on Halloween
According to the EPA, the 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf electric vehicle has a range rating of 83 miles (combined city and highway driving). The test drives were done only in B-Mode which is the maximum regenerative braking mode, and put the e-Golf 1 mile below the Nissan LEAF, and 1 mile above the Chevy Spark EV.… Continue reading Volkswagen e-Golf gets EPA rated 83 mile range
This morning Volkswagen announced US price for its electric Golf that is due out in November. Volkswagen has priced it higher tha the $30,000 LEAF, and lower than the $40,000 BMW i3. Right in the middle, is the e-Golf at $35,445 plus an $820 delivery charge. In the US, Volkswagen e-Golf buyers won’t have a… Continue reading Volkswagen announces US pricing for the e-Golf
Volkswagen’s bestselling vehicle, the Golf, is now available as an all-electric car in Germany. Today, the automaker announced the pricing and specifications for the VW e-Golf. The e-Golf is available from €34,900 and includes the ‘Discover Pro’ radio/navigation system, heated windscreen, automatic climate control, parking heater and ventilation, leather wrapped steering wheel, aerodynamic allow wheels,… Continue reading Volkswagen e-Golf launched in Germany
It’s official – the Volkswagen e-Golf has made its US debut at the 2013 LA Auto Show. However, Volkswagen didn’t reveal any new details, they just restated all the info we learned in the pre-auto show press release. We were hoping to get some pricing info from Volkswagen! Here’s what we do know. With a… Continue reading 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf makes US debut at LA Auto Show
Details of the Volkswagen e-Golf have been known for some time, and now Volkswagen has confirmed their release plans for the U.S. market. With a 24.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a 115 horsepower electric motor, the automaker says the e-Golf will be “fun to drive, just like a Golf.” The e-Golf is Volkswagen’s first… Continue reading 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf to go on sale in late 2014; Debuting at LA Auto Show
If you think this sounds a lot like Mitsubishi’s announcement yesterday, you’re right. Volkswagen is planning to launch the electric Golf in Europe sometime in 2014, but the automaker has now confirmed it won’t hit US shores until 2015. Executive vice president for Volkswagen’s US division told the New York Times that “We want to… Continue reading Volkswagen e-Golf not coming to North America until 2015
At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen has unveiled the 2015 e-Golf electric vehicle in production form. The e-Golf uses a 24.2 kWh lithium ion battery pack to provide up to 118 miles of range according to Volkswagen. The Volkswagen e-Golf is an internal affair – all of the components, including the 144 hp electric motor… Continue reading Volkswagen E-Golf has range of 118 miles
Slated for world premieres at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen unveiled the production ready e-Up! and e-Golf today. The Volkswagen E-Up! uses a 60-kW electric motor that can propel the small vehicle from 0-62 mph in 12.4 seconds and has a top speed of 81 mph. With an 18.7 kWh battery pack, the range… Continue reading Volkswagen unveils production ready e-Golf before Frankfurt
Part of Volkswagen’s approach to e-mobility is to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid electric vehicles by 2014. According to Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group America, the ‘launch’ referred to the global launch dates for global products, but not specifically a launch in a particular market. Currently, VW group… Continue reading Volkswagen planning to launch 6 or more plug-in hybrids from 2014
According to a recent Hovarth & Partners study, there will be an estimated 1 million plug-in vehicles on the roads in Germany by the end of 2020. Germany will have about 150,000 publicly accessible charging stations by the same year, compared to the 5200 public charging stations the US currently has available. With the upcoming… Continue reading Germany may have 1 million plug-in vehicles by the year 2020
At Volkswagen Electronics research Laboratory earlier this month, executives revealed the company’s plan for electric vehicles. “We want to become the leader in electrification,” said Dr. Rudolf Krebs, Volkswagen Group chief officer for electric traction. Although Volkswagen’s gasoline powered vehicles have become more efficient, they aren’t efficient enough to meet the new environmental goals set… Continue reading Volkswagen Electric Vehicle chief wants to lead in electrification
Volkwsagen has released some details about updates to the E-Golf. They have also adapted the test fleet of E-Golfs for the U.S. Market. Changes to the Volkswagen E-Golf include U.S. spec sidemarkers, updated condenser for hot climate capability, ability to charge with J1772, updated interior instrumentation, a tire pressure monitoring system and U.S. spec airbags.… Continue reading Volkswagen E-Golf perhaps available for 2014
