Volkswagen e-Golf Owner Review - It’s a Golf, just electrified ⚡️

2019 Volkswagen e-Golf Owner Review

Volkswagen e-Golf

2019

8.8/10not logged24 votes

It’s a Golf, just electrified ⚡️

It’s a Golf, with decades of development, now electrified.

AntGB12

27 Apr 2021

Volkswagen e-Golf Pros and Cons

Pros:

Economy. Using Octopus Energy Go it costs 1p per mile to run this car. Average consumption is around 4.5 miles per kw/h
Reliability. 18 months on, I’ve only replaced a squeaky wiper blade.
Reliability. Like any other Golf, well engineered and with excellent build quality.
Specifications. Little extras such as LED day lights, headlamps, indicators, number plate lights and the infotainment system with ApplePlay support make the EGolf feel a little special.
Noise. There isn’t any.
Practicality. A “normal” 5 door hatchback with the versatility that design brings. Comfortable seating for 5, fold down/split seats. None of the quirks of many newer ev’s. Drives like an automatic Golf.
Performance. Three modes, best described as,
Normal- Sport. Fast off the line, handles like it’s on rails, top speed around 95 mph. 120 miles average range.
Eco- Normal . Fast enough for normal driving, motor power is restricted so slightly softer acceleration and 60 mph top speed. Kick down overrides this to get you out of trouble if required. 140 miles average range.
Eco+ - Apollo13 mode. Softer acceleration, sedate performance. Heating and climate control restricted. Absolutely fine

Cons:

No standard spec reversing camera.
Range. By the standards of 2021 electric vehicles the 120 -150 mile range can be restrictive on long journeys. This is more due to the state of the public charging infrastructure though.

Considered buying

BMW i3

The Attractions:

Looks, build quality, range

The Dealbreakers:

Ridiculous rear door arrangement, only four seats, rock hard ride.

Owner Review

It’s a Golf, just electrified ⚡️

Having owned the EGolf for 18 months now I can definitely say not only is it is a great car, it is a great electric car. The reason it is so good is that it is the VW Golf owners love already, a practical five door hatch with a decent spec, rock solid build quality and reliability, but with an environmentally friendly, no compromise electric drive. No huge, pricey, tech laden leap from an internal combustion engine, just a gentle step in a different direction.

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Discussion

Leaf AT

2021-04-30 19:13:28 UTC

Golf

I've always like the VW Golf, and the e-Golf is perfect.
SUN BE

2021-05-01 15:48:08 UTC

Miles

How many miles have you driven in e-golf?
- Ant GB [2 EVs in garage]
  
  2021-05-01 21:31:34 UTC
  
  Re: Miles
  
  12500 miles, due to lockdowns
Leaf AT

2021-05-02 12:58:47 UTC

suspension of the e-Golf

Hi. What is the suspension of the e-Golf? I've been driving the ID.3 for a week and the chassis is pretty stiff.
Ant GB [2 EVs in garage]

2021-05-02 21:35:35 UTC

Suspension

Stiff enough to give the car great handling but a comfortable ride.
AndyEV

2021-05-07 16:37:18 UTC

ID.3

Are you considering ID.3 in the future? :-)
- Ant GB [2 EVs in garage]
  
  2021-05-07 17:19:56 UTC
  
  Re: ID.3
  
  No. I think it was rushed into production. Better ev’s are coming from VW.
  - Nick NL
    
    2021-05-08 06:31:07 UTC
    
    Re(2): ID.3
    
    I think so too, now that we compare it to the Ioniq 5.
Nick NL

2021-05-13 17:02:37 UTC

Nissan Leaf

The Leaf is also very popular in the UK, have you considered it?
Ant GB [2 EVs in garage]

2021-05-13 17:21:31 UTC

Leaf

No, simply because I don’t like the styling. Initially I was also wary of buying a CHADeMO car as I thought this standard would disappear in favour of CCS. My fears were groundless as it seems the most reliable and all public chargers support it.
Nick NL

2021-06-11 06:51:13 UTC

wallbox?

Hi. Do you have a wallbox at home or do you charge from a regular 240V socket?
Ant GB [2 EVs in garage]

2021-06-11 13:02:57 UTC

Home charger

I have a Rolec Smart Wallpod at home. It’s a good stand alone charger but the smart software is useless so I wouldn’t actually recommend it. I use the cars scheduler to take advantage of low cost lower carbon energy overnight.