Commute: 116 mi real-world range | easy overnight home charging
Road-trip (10-80%): 35 min (est.) | +24 mi in 10 min | peak 40 kW
Home charging (AC): 7.2 kW | 0-100% 5 h 5 min
Seats & cargo: 5 seats | 12 cu ft | max 43.5 cu ft
Battery warranty: 100,000 miles
Overview
Volkswagen e-Golf 2017 overview
Volkswagen e-Golf 2017 is offered as an electric hatchback in FWD form and a 5-seat cabin. 0–60 mph: 9.6 s, well above the class median of 7.3 s.
The battery has 32 kWh usable (35.8 kWh nominal). EPA range: 125 mi.
Charging includes AC charging up to 7.2 kW (J1772); DC fast charging up to 40 kW (CCS Combo 1). On a DC fast charger, it adds ~24 mi in 10 min; a heat pump is included for cabin conditioning.
Class comparison
Within a group of 34 hatchbacks, Volkswagen e-Golf 2017 stands out for longer DC stops and slower acceleration. 10-80% time (est.) is longer than the class median; 35 min vs 25 min; 10 min slower, +40%. 0-60 mph is slower than the class median; 9.6 s vs 7.3 s; 2.3 s slower, +32%. Cargo volume is above the class median; 12 cu ft vs 9.6 cu ft; 2.4 cu ft higher, +25%. Strengths lean toward more cargo space.
Real Range
City - Mild Weather
159.1 miles
City - Cold Weather
112 miles
Highway - Mild Weather
105 miles
Highway - Cold Weather
81 miles
Real range estimates The values shown here are estimates calculated by BEV-Database using EPA range/efficiency data (where available) and the usable battery capacity of the car. “Mild weather" represents driving in roughly 68-77 °F without heavy use of climate control, while "Cold weather" reflects winter conditions with the cabin heater on (around 14 °F). "Highway" figures assume steady cruising at about 65 mph-70 mph. These figures are not official test results or guarantees. Real-world range will vary depending on speed, temperature, traffic, road profile, payload, tires and driving style.
BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value averages the four scenarios.
Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions.
