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.
If you are tall, you'll find the seats within the e-Golf rather comfortable. They're made out of a mesh-style fabric, whereby they'll accommodate most body types and even absorb a degree of sweat; that includes the rear passenger seats – they're not at an odd angle and will be suitable for both adults and children.
At just under 6ft (180cm), I had plenty of room sitting in every seat; there are five in total – if you count the middle rear seat. As for storage, every door – four in total – has a compartment where you can store a 500ml water bottle, plus more.
As for the rear boot, there's 341 litres of storage capacity – 40 less than its petrol-led sibling. That's due to the batteries lined across the vehicle's floor and under the rear seats. Despite its shortcomings, the VW e-Golf will easily accommodate a large suitcase and a rucksack in the rear boot. Pop the rear seats down and you'll get 1,231 litres of space; this translates to around four (2×2) large suitcases.
That's pretty good considering the BMW i3 has 260 and 1,110 litres, respectively. The Nissan Leaf, however, offers up to 435 litres with the seats up – far more for your weekly shop.
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