Europeans can now order zero-emission VW Golf version, the e-Golf. Prices for the electric car start from
€ 35,900 (US$ 38,094) in Germany, with other markets to follow shortly.
The 2017 e-Golf gets a new lithium-ion battery,
whose capacity has been increased from 24.2 kWh to 35.8 kWh. Depending on the
driving style, the NEDC estimates that the e-Golf can be driven for 300 km in between charges, but in the real world, you're looking at up to 200
km; this is a 50 percent improvement over its predecessor.
Furthermore, the electric motor now produces an
extra 20 PS, up to 136 PS, which translates into a 0-100 km/h sprint in 9.6 sec.
Other new features are the standard 9.2-inch
Discover Pro infotainment system, with gesture control, and the optional Active
Info Display. Users can also access various function via the
Car-Net 'e-Remote' app, such as the vehicle's most recent parking location, and
battery charging, besides operating the air conditioning.
Volkswagen says that the car's electrical heating
unit offers the same familiar Golf level of comport, even at temperatures below
freezing. This too can be accessed using the aforementioned app.
