pedro arrais review: vw e-golf has same good looks, new technology - 3.7 volt lithium ion battery
Would it be amazing if I told you it was Volkswagen's third year selling electronicsGolf in Canada?
Did you just look at the photo again with a puzzled look?
Yes, e-the "e" in front"
The Golf name says it's all.
Electric version of the popular compact golf.
Volkswagen has been quietly selling e-
Canada golf since 2017 model years (
It is already listed in the United States. S. since 2014). Why quietly?
Your guess is as good as mine.
Unlike some competitors, Volkswagen chose not to use their first battery --
An electric car, or give it a different name.
Instead, they choose to fly under the radar and use the same body (
Wheels and lights are unique)
As the rest of the golf course. The e-
Golf is available only 4-
Door hatchback and only one level of decoration-
The comfort range starts at $36,720. Of course, B. C.
With a rebate of $5,000, you can subtract this price before tax. I drove an e-
$2,375 golf technology package.
As you know, email
It looks easy to start playing golf.
To add a little spice to it, VW allows you to order your car in 48 minutes (yes, 48)
Different colors from mild to very, very wild.
Note that choosing a gentle one will not hurt your wallet.
On the other hand, madness can make you $2,995.
But if you 've always wanted to stand out from the crowd in the parking lot, click on lava orange, Cliff Green, traffic purple or Ginster yellow.
What's interesting is that the masses won't let you choose certain colors
Such as curry yellow
If you're going to rent this car
You won't be able to distinguish between emails when you walk inside
Golf and common cousins.
The only change is the battery charge monitor instead of the gas meter.
This is not a bad thing because the inside of the Golf has always been known for its clean and pragmatic design, with great attention to detail and above
Cooperate and complete. The e-
There are 8 Golf
Bright and easy to use inch infotainment touch screen including satellite radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
My tester has an optional $2,375 tech package that upgrades the vehicle to $9. 2-
Among other things, a navigation system has been added.
The rear passenger may notice a slight hump in the middle of the rear floor, but nothing unusual other than that.
Added 35. 8 kWh lithium-
The ion battery did not even invade the baggage area, entered through the hatch, and did not fold down 60/40 from the back seat --backs.
Real change is behind the scenes.
The internal combustion engine has been replaced by a motor that can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h within 9 hours. 6 seconds (VW figures)
134 horsepower, 214-feet of torque.
Step on the accelerator (
Not the accelerator pedal anymore)
The little guy drove away from the station in less than 10 seconds --
The speed is not fast, but interesting if needed.
On the other hand, thanks to the four optional regenerative braking levels, you can stop completely without using the brake pedal.
It feels like a brake on a gasoline engine.
The public has a fuel consumption equivalent to 1 liter.
9 City 2.
On the highway, its maximum range is 201 kilometers. (
Unfortunately, both Nissan Leaf and its main competitor, Chevrolet Bolt, have a better range of products --
As far as the latter is concerned, it is 182 kilometers more.
Keep in mind that Bolt is also priced at $7,375, so make a choice accordingly. )
The battery can be charged through 120-or 240-volt charger.
Using the former, you will need to be limited to 26 hours to get the full fee from the empty one.
With the Level 2 charger, the wait time drops to 6 hours.
If you meet a 50-kWh DC fast-
You can reach 184 when charging on the road (
80 of battery capacity)
Charge in an hour.
The difference between golf and its competitors is its manipulation, which is actually the difference between the entire compact car market.
Volkswagen has been developing golf for decades. and it shows.
It's as close to an avid electric car as you will get.
The Golf chassis feels confident that it will consume the curved roads to the fullest.
Place 318
The kg battery at the foot of the rear passenger helps reduce the center of gravity of the car and adds another dimension to the already large platform.
With a cargo capacity of 645 liters, e-
Golf is behind Bolt (
Most likely because of the high posture of the latter).
I think Volkswagen e-
Golf should definitely be on the list if you are looking for an electric car.
The problem is to find one.
I have been trying to borrow one from a local dealer for months.
The problem is that every car that comes in has been talked about.
At a car event in Ontario, I was finally able to drive one
Almost a year after launch. One last point. The e-
Golf is different from other golf and competitions, it offers four
New car warranty one year/80,000 km
A whole year.
Battery warranty 8 years/160,000.
Volkswagen's first attempt on electric cars is a success story, but few people know it and few ads.
Now, it would be nice if they could find a way to put more batteries into the battery to increase the range of the battery.
. . . . . . Specification sheet Type: Compact Battery electric vehicle. Four-
Door hatchback, front engine, front-wheel-
Drive engine: 100 KW motor, 134 hp, 214 lbs. -ft.
★Torque transmission: 1-speed battery: 35. 8 kWh lithium-
Battery life range: 201 km charge: 120 V;
Compatible size (fast charger for 240 V and DC)mm): 4,270 long; width, 1,799; height, 1,452;
Wheelbase, 2,629 curb weight (kg): 1,567 Price (base/as tested)
: $36,720/$41,215 (
Including $1,645 shipping and PDI and $100 AC tax)
Optional: artificial leather seat $375, technical package $2,375 tires: 205/55 R16 aluminum alloy wheel Fuel type: power saving fuelL/100km): 1.
9 City 2.
1 warranty on Highway: 4-