Volkswagen e-Up! 2016

Starting price: €26,900

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Usable battery
16 kWh
Nominal battery
18.7 kWh
Drive
FWD
Real range (combined)
115 km
AC charging
3.7 kW
DC fast charging
37 kW

Ownership summary

Verdict:

Volkswagen e-Up! 2016 works best as a FWD electric hatchback for city driving, short commutes and simple home charging. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 133 km official, but also about 115 km mixed and 97 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 4 h 55 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 22 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 4 seats, 250-923 L cargo and 160,000 km (period not listed) battery warranty. The main caveat is that road-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit

City drivingShort commuteHome charging

Main caveatRoad-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs.

Range reality

Official WLTP range: 133 km
BEVDB mixed estimate: 115 km
Cold highway estimate: 97 km
Official vs BEVDB gap: -18 km / -14%

Charging reality

Home charging: 0-100% 4 h 55 min
Fast charging: 10-80% 22 min (est.)
10-80% range added: 81 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats: 4
Cargo: 250-923 L
Battery warranty: 160,000 km (period not listed)

Data quality

Range confidence: High
Specs completeness: Partial
Estimate basis: WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data: Safety rating, Battery warranty period

Real Range

City - Mild Weather	128 km
City - Cold Weather	90 km
Highway - Mild Weather	124 km
Highway - Cold Weather	97 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Battery

Nominal Capacity	18.7 kWh
Usable Capacity	16 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	No Data
Warranty Mileage	160000 km
Cathode Material	No Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Charging

Home / Destination

Charging Type	Type 2
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power	3.7 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)	4 h 55 min
Charge Speed (mild)	30 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	20 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging Port	CCS Combo 2
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power (max)	37 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)	30 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)	22 min
Charge Speed (mild)	240 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	180 km/h
Autocharge Supported	No

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported	No
Supported Protocol	-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible	No
Automatically using Navigation	No

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Charging Times

Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~4h 55m

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A	2.3 kW	7h 55m	16 km/h	—
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A	3.7 kW	4h 55m	26 km/h	—
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A	3.7 kW	4h 55m	26 km/h	Limited by vehicle
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A	3.7 kW	4h 55m	26 km/h	Limited by vehicle
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A	3.7 kW	4h 55m	26 km/h	Limited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~22 min

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
CCS 50+ kWCCS connector	30 kW avg.	22 min	236 km/h	Vehicle-limited above 50 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Performance

Acceleration	12.4 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed	130 km/h
Total Power	60 kW (82 PS)
Total Torque	210 Nm
Drive	FWD

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

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Energy Consumption

BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)	115 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)	13.8 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

NEDC Real Range

Range	160 km
Rated Consumption	11.7 kWh/100 km
Vehicle Consumption	10 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range

133 km

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Safety (NCAP)

Safety Rating	No Data
Adult Occupant	No Data
Child Occupant	No Data
Rating Year	No Data
Vulnerable Road Users	No Data
Safety Assist	No Data

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	3540 mm
Width	1645 mm
Width with Mirrors	No Data
Height	1489 mm
Wheelbase	2417 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1229 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	1530 kg
Max. Payload	376 kg
Cargo Volume	250 L
Cargo Volume Max	923 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	0 L
Roof Load	50 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	No
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	0 kg

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Miscellaneous

Price	€26,900
Seats	4 people
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	9.8 m
Platform	VW NSF
EV Dedicated Platform	No
Car Body	Hatchback
Roof Rails	No
Heat Pump	No Data
HP Standard Equipment	No Data

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.