Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 08:00 pm
The Volkswagen e-Golf was unveiled back in 2013 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Back then, the hatchback had a limited driving range, a somewhat throttled power delivery and a comparatively small battery pack. In 2019, the German manufacturer improved its all-electric vehicle on all fronts. The EV can now be considered – to some – as a daily driver.
The question is: does the new VW e-Golf serve a purpose in the current climate? With other manufacturers ramping up production for EVs, and long-standing rivals such as the BMW and Nissan offering compelling packages, the e-Golf has a lot of competition.
WhichEV takes a look at Volkswagen's 2019 iteration of its all-electric hatchback.
No matter which configuration you choose, the exterior of the vehicle remains similar. The e-Golf comes with 16″ ‘Tileve' (205/55) five-spoke alloy wheels as standard. The diamond-turned 17″ rims are a £615 option.
As for the colour of the car, you've got eight to choose from; Unano Grey comes at no additional cost, while Pure White (pictured) will set you back an additional £370. Five metallic/pearl paint options are available at £620, while a ‘Premium Paint' option named ‘Oryx White Mother-of-Pearl' is also available for £995.
Aesthetics are always subjective, but I find the e-Golf stays true to its name – it's near-identical to its petrol-led sibling, where the all-electric model preserves that distinctive design. Its soft curves along the front are met with L-shaped headlights, where at the rear the vehicle's taillights retain that distinctive horizontal LED pattern. It's an attractive every-day car.
Given it's a five-door hatchback, there are four doors, meaning it's easy to jump in or out of the rear seats. The same couldn't be said about the BMW i3's rear doors, which require the vehicle's front doors to be opened first, making it awkward for your rear passengers to leave.
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