Volkswagene-Golf (2017) electric chargers
32 kWh battery
Vehicle type Battery Electric Vehicle
Connector type 2
Range 144 miles of electric driving
Charge speed 11 miles per hour
For anyone seeking a solid-on-the-road, mid-range all-electric vehicle which will fit in with the crowd, the Volkswagen e-Golf contender. The ride is very smooth, and the e-Golf feels very refined. It doesn’t have the best range in the world - officially it does up to 186 miles on a full charge, but this probably equates to around 125 miles in use on varied road types. However, a good wall-mounted charger will fully top up the battery in around ten and a half hours and a rapid charger in just 35 minutes. Interior space is good with generous accommodation for four adults, and the boot area (though slightly reduced compared to the standard Golf) is still generous.
Volkswagen e-Golf compatible chargers
Volkswagen e-Golf Charging Time
Take advantage of cheaper electricity tariffs and charge your Volkswagen e-Golf overnight and drive away fully charged every morning.
| Method | kW | Typical location | Charging time (empty to full) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard three-pin plug | 2.3 | Home | 16 hours |
| Dedicated home charging point | 7.4 | Home | 5 hours |
| Fast charger (vehicle limited to 7.2kW) |
22 | Offices, commercial buildings, car parks, supermarkets, leisure centres | 5 hours |
| Rapid charger (vehicle limited to 40kW) |
Up to 120 | Motorway services, car parks | 30-45 minutes |
* Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Volkswagen e-Golf Charging Cost
School run, commute to the office? You can drive up to 144 miles purely on low-cost electric power.
A full home charge on a Volkswagen e-Golf costs around £3.20.
Did you know?
A typical overnight electricity rate is around 10p per kWh.
