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Volkswagen e-Golf

Available Hatchback FWD
34.900 € $37,692£29,665
WLTP Range
125 km78 mi
Net Battery
20.5 kWh
0-100 km/h
10.4s
Peak Power
85 kW
A day with this car
DC 10–80%
22 min
44 kW peak · 41 kW avg
Home wallbox
6h 45m
3.7 kW AC · 0–100% overnight
Winter highway
90 km56 mi
Cold, 120 km/h class
Charge ports
CCS
Type 2 · right rear

One-stop highway day · 133 km83 mi in 1h 27min

86 km53 mi
47min
15 min
charge
46 km29 mi
25min
WLTP Range
125 km78 mi
Official Combined
Usable Battery
20.5 kWh
24.2 kWh Gross
Peak Power
85 kW
114 hp
0-100 km/h
10.4 s
Max: 140 km/h87 mph
DC Fast Peak
44 kW
High-Power DC

Performance & Powertrain

FWD Dedicated EV Platform
Total System Power 85 kW (114 hp)
Total System Torque 270 Nm
0-100 km/h Sprint 10.4 s
Top Speed 140 km/h87 mph
Drivetrain Configuration FWD
Platform Code VAG MQB

Battery Engineering & Chemistry

400 V No Data
Usable Battery Capacity 20.5 kWh
Nominal Battery Capacity 24.2 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Cell Form Factor No Data
Nominal Voltage No Data
Total Cell Count No Data
Pack Configuration No Data
Manufacturer Battery Warranty No Data / No Data

Dimensions, Cargo & Towing

Frunk: No Data
Boot Cargo Volume 380 L13.4 cu ft
Max Cargo (Seats Down) 1270 L44.8 cu ft
Front Trunk (Frunk) No Data
Unladen Curb Weight 1,585 kg3,494 lbs
Overall Length 4255 mm167.5 in
Width (with mirrors) No Data
Overall Height 1452 mm57.2 in
Wheelbase 2631 mm103.6 in
Towing Capacity (Unbraked) No Data
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 1980 kg4,365 lbs
Max Payload Capacity 470 kg1,036 lbs

Cabin, Chassis & Thermal Management

Seating Capacity 5 people seats
Isofix Anchor Points No Data
Turning Circle 10.9 m35.8 ft
Market Segment C - Medium
Roof Rails No Data
Heat Pump No Data

Estimated Range by Weather & Road

Efficiency: 164 Wh/km264 Wh/mi

Estimates, not measurements: the WLTP figure scaled by the same temperature and road factors for every car (for example 65% for cold motorway driving, 115% for mild city driving). Your range depends on speed, wheels, load and heating. For a planned stop, use the charging simulator.

Estimated Range Envelope
Cold Highway: 81 km50 mi | Mild Urban: 144 km89 mi
Worst-Case Winter Highway WLTP Lab: 125 km78 mi Best-Case Mild Urban
❄️ Cold Winter (-10°C)
Cabin Heat On
City Driving
Urban stop-and-go
93 km58 mi
Highway Cruising
Motorway speeds
81 km50 mi
Combined Cycle
Everyday winter commute
88 km55 mi
☀️ Mild Summer (23°C)
Optimal Temperature
City Driving
Peak regen recovery
144 km89 mi
Highway Cruising
Motorway speeds
103 km64 mi
Combined Cycle
Ideal mixed-use range
120 km75 mi
High-Power Road Trips

DC Ultra-Fast Charging (10% to 80%)

⚡ CCS2 High-Power
Peak Intake
44 kW DC
Maximum Power
10-80% Session
22 min
Typical Road Stop
Average Power
41 kW DC
Sustained Rate
Range Added
230 km/h143 mph
Added per Hour
Plug & Charge (ISO 15118) No
Battery Preconditioning Auto via Nav
Autocharge Protocol No
Home & Overnight

AC Destination & Wallbox Charging (0% to 100%)

Type 2 Inverter
Max AC Power
3.7 kW AC
3-Phase Wallbox
0-100% Duration
6h45m
Full Overnight Charge
Charge Speed
19 km/h12 mph
Range per Hour
Port Location
Right Side - Rear
Body Placement
Mobile Power Station

Bidirectional Charging Capabilities (V2X)

V2L (Vehicle-to-Load)
Camping & devices
-
V2H (Vehicle-to-Home)
Emergency backup
Not supported
V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid)
Grid arbitrage
Not supported

Highway Endurance Score

Rating calculation pending live road testing.

Vehicle Overview

  • Manufacturer Volkswagen
  • WLTP Range 125 km78 mi
  • Net Battery 20.5 kWh
  • DC Fast Charging 44 kW
  • Towing Capacity No Towing
  • Market Availability Available
  • Release Date 5/1/2014
  • Telemetry Verified 5/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions

Volkswagen e-Golf Range & Charging FAQ

What is the real-world highway and winter range of the Volkswagen e-Golf?

The official combined WLTP range for the Volkswagen e-Golf is 125 km (78 miles).

Compare with the Volkswagen e-Golf.

In cold winter conditions (-5°C / 23°F) at highway cruising speeds (120-130 km/h), expect a realistic highway range of approximately 90 km (56 miles) due to cold battery chemistry, cabin heating, and higher aerodynamic drag.

How long does it take to charge the Volkswagen e-Golf at home?

Charging the 20.5 kWh battery from 0% to 100% takes approximately 1.7 hours using a standard 11 kW 3-phase AC wallbox. On a single-phase 7.4 kW home charger, a full charge takes around 2.5 hours (typically overnight).

How fast is DC fast charging (10% to 80%)?

The Volkswagen e-Golf supports peak DC fast charging rates of up to 44 kW. Recharging from 10% to 80% State of Charge (SoC) requires approximately 27 minutes at a compatible ultra-rapid charging station.

How much does it cost to charge the Volkswagen e-Golf?

At an average European residential electricity tariff of €0.24/kWh, a complete 0-100% home charge costs approximately €4.92. At high-power public DC charging networks (~€0.65/kWh), a full recharge costs approximately €13.33.

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