Volkswagen is prepping the e-Up! for a significant
facelift and will lift the curtain for it at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show,
next Tuesday. One of the biggest changes compared to the outgoing iteration is the
adoption of a new, larger lithium-ion battery pack. The capacity has increased
from 18.7 to 32.3 kWh, which translates to a 260 km range in the
real world according to the German car maker.
The expected power consumption is 12.7 kWh/100 km,
with the battery also supporting DC charging. Plugging it into a 40 kW socket
will charge the 2020 VW e-Up! from empty to 80 percent in just one hour. Performance is very decent, with
the 0-100 km/h taking 11.9 seconds, a 0.5-sec improvement thanks to
the slightly updated 83 PS electric motor, and top speed has
remained unchanged, at 130 km/h.
Drivers will be able to pre-heat or pre-cool the
cabin via the mobile app, which can also be used to schedule the charging
process, initiate or stop it. Standard equipment includes automatic air
conditioning, a docking station that turns the user’s smartphone into an
infotainment system and Lane Assist. The e-Up! Style will offer more
features and additional personalization options, with full information to be
disclosed shortly after its premiere at the biggest car event of the fall.
At € 21,975 in Germany before
subsidies, the 2020 e-Up! will be € 1,595 cheaper than its predecessor.
For a limited period of time, between September 18 and October 31, you’ll be
able to lease it at a monthly rate of € 159, excluding extra payments. The battery is guaranteed for 8
years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first.
