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.
While the car's performance characteristics aren't tailored to a boy/girl racer, and its somewhat limited driving range might put you off purchasing the VW e-Golf, the German-made hatchback is truly perfect for inner-city driving.
The car is a lot more practical than the equivalent BMW i3, and it's cheaper too; while in comparison to the Nissan Leaf, it's far more aesthetically pleasing and provides a better driver's feel. Overall, it's a great all-rounder and is the filler between the BMW i3 and the Nissan Leaf – it has its place in the market.
I'd be curious to see what VW has in store for us with its upcoming hatchback, the ID.3; the car promises a much longer driving range and seems to bring out most of the characteristics that defined the Golf product range – this includes the e-Golf.
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