Volkswagen e-Golf (2017)

Overview

The second edition of the e-Golf saw all round improvements, but particularly to the battery and range. Using the familiarity of the iconic Golf shape to make the transition to electric feel manageable, the e-Golf is a really solid, full-battery electric option. It also bodes well for Volkswagen's upcoming "I.D." range.

Charging Details

Charging time for a Volkswagen e-Golf

The table below shows the estimated time to charge your Volkswagen e-Golf from empty to full. For rapid charging we show the time to charge from 20% - 80%, as charging tends to slow outside this range to protect the battery.

* Based on Pod Point estimates, charging rates can differ based on the ambient temperature, the state of the battery (e.g. empty or half full) and variation in charging rate.
** Range per hour is the number of miles you can expect to get from an hour of charging at the relevant rate.

Connector type and charging rates

You can charge your Volkswagen e-Golf with a Type 2 connector at home, work or at a public charging point. There is also a CCS connector for rapid charging.

Slow / Fast: Type 2 Max AC 1-phase rate: 7.2kW Max AC 3-phase rate: 7.2kW	Rapid: CCS Max DC rate: 40kW
Connector location: Right side - Rear	Connector location: Right side - Rear

Where you can charge a Volkswagen e-Golf

Cost to charge

Cost of charging a Volkswagen e-Golf

The cost of charging your car will vary between home, work and public chargepoints (below are our estimates). Charging on the Pod Point public network is usually free through the Pod Point app.

* Assumes tariff of 14p/kWh. The cost of home charging will vary depending on your electricity rate
** Assumes tariff of 24p/kWh applicable to most Pod Point rapid chargers

Recommended chargers and prices

* Price includes £500 OLEV grant, full price £799.
** Other charging options are also available, speak to our team for more information.

Vehicle Specs

Range

* For more information on "WLTP", "NEDC" and more, please visit our Electric Vehicle Dictionary.
** Pod Point Confidence Range is the maximum distance we’d be confident driving on electric power between charges. Real range will depend on various factors including driving conditions, personal driving style, outside temperature, heating / air conditioning, etc.

Performance

Battery

Environmental impact

*This metric estimates the environmental impact of driving your electric vehicle based on how the electricity that powers your car is generated. We take the average carbon intensity across the UK grid measured throughout 2018 to calculate the expected grams of CO₂ emitted per 1 km driven. The actual number will vary by region, when you charge (e.g. carbon intensity is usually lower overnight period) and whether your electricity comes from more renewable sources than the average.

Purchase,Tax & Grants

The Volkswagen e-Golf is eligible for the OLEV Plug-in Car and Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) grants. You will also benefit from £0 road tax and London congestion charge.

Purchase

Tax

* For further information including how to calculate personal BiK liabilities, please visit our Electric Car Tax guide.

* For further information on London's Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ), please visit our ULEZ guide.

Grants*

* Prices for vehicles and chargepoints are typically displayed with the Plug-in Car and EVHS grant discounts already applied.