Volkswagen e-Golf
This car- Price from
- —
- Real-world range
- 190 km
- Usable battery
- 32 kWh
- Energy consumption
- 168 Wh/km
- DC power
- 40 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.6 s
Model family
Volkswagen e-Golf
0 versions on sale
2 older versions
Real-world range: 125–190 km
This version is no longer offered for sale.
DiscontinuedCFWDNCM
Independent car dossier
Volkswagen e-Golf
190 km of real range and a 40 kW DC peak — the discontinued e-Golf with a 32 kWh battery has a clearly defined, calm operating range.
May 2017 - March 2021
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190 km
Real-world range
32 kWh
Usable battery
168 Wh/km
Efficiency
40 kW
DC peak power
10–80% in 36 min
Volkswagen e-Golf
Buying decision
EvCompass verdict
The main arguments drawn from approved data and the EvCompass editorial summary.
With 32 kWh and 168 Wh/km, it delivers 190 km of real range. From 10 to 80%, the average power is 39 kW and the stop takes 36 min.
The discontinued e-Golf has a 341 l boot and weighs 1,615 kg — those figures define its practical compromise.
Best suited to
It makes sense where 190 km of range and a 36 min stop fit the usage rhythm.
What to consider
- Real range of 190 km is lower than the 345 km median among C-segment hatchbacks.
Available versions
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Earlier versions
Versions no longer on sale
- Volkswagen e-Golf
Production: May 2017 - March 2021
- Volkswagen e-Golf
Production: May 2014 - June 2016
Point of reference
How it compares with alternatives
Kia EV4 Hatchback 58.3 kWh
- Price from
- ~from PLN 173,900
- Real-world range
- 360 km
- Usable battery
- 55 kWh
- Energy consumption
- 153 Wh/km
- DC power
- 100 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.4 s
Hyundai IONIQ 3 61 kWh (2027)
- Price from
- —
- Real-world range
- 375 km
- Usable battery
- 58 kWh
- Energy consumption
- 155 Wh/km
- DC power
- 115 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.6 s
The same verified metrics for this car and up to two of its closest alternatives.
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The full picture
Technical details
Approved facts grouped by the decisions they inform, without raw source headings.
Battery
- Usable battery
- 32 kWh
- Real-world range
- 190 km
- Energy consumption
- 168 Wh/km
- Battery chemistry
- NCM
- Nominal battery capacity
- 35.8 kWh
- Battery type
- Lithium-ion
- Number of cells
- 264
- Battery architecture
- 400 V
- Nominal voltage
- 325 V
- WLTP range
- 232 km
- WLTP rated consumption
- 153 Wh/km
Charging
- AC charging power
- 7.2 kW
- Maximum DC charging power
- 40 kW
- 10–80% charging time
- 36 min
- 11 kW onboard charger
- No
- Plug & Charge
- No
- Battery preconditioning
- No
- AC connector
- Type 2
- AC port location
- Right side — rear
- AC charging time
- 5 h 15 min
- DC connector
- CCS
- DC port location
- Right side — rear
- Average DC power 10–80%
- 39 kW DC
- Autocharge
- No
- Automatic battery preconditioning
- No
Performance
- Acceleration 0–100 km/h
- 9.6 s
- Power
- 100 kW
- Top speed
- 150 km/h
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Torque
- 290 Nm
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,270 mm
- Width
- 1,799 mm
- Height
- 1,450 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,631 mm
- Unladen weight
- 1,615 kg
- Gross vehicle weight
- 2,020 kg
- Maximum payload
- 480 kg
Utility
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Segment
- C
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo volume
- 341 l
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Production period
- May 2017 - March 2021
- Heat pump
- Yes
- Roof rails
- No
- V2L
- No
- V2H
- No
- V2G
- No
- Maximum cargo volume
- 1,231 L
- Maximum roof load
- 75 kg
- Unbraked towing weight
- 0 kg
- ISOFIX
- Yes, 2 seats
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
- Platform
- VAG MQB
- Dedicated EV platform
- No
- V2H via AC
- No
- V2H via DC
- No
- V2G via AC
- No
- V2G via DC
- No
EvCompass publishes canonical facts, manufacturer values and clearly labelled calculations only.
Charging analysis
How quickly you get back on the road
Power across the charging window and stop time come from one validated data series.
- Peak power
- 40 kW
- 10–80% average
- 39 kW
- 10–80% time
- 36 min
State of charge: 10%DC power: 40 kW
| SoC % | kW |
|---|---|
| 10 | 40 |
| 24 | 40 |
| 45 | 39 |
| 63 | 33 |
| 80 | 25 |
Home charging
Chargers matched to this car
Live home AC products ranked by how closely their power matches the car's onboard charger.
The car accepts up to 7.2 kW AC — a higher-power station will not charge it beyond that limit.
Best match- Power
- 11 kW
- Price
- PLN 4,305
- Power
- 11 kW
- Price
- PLN 3,469.59
- Power
- 11 kW
- Price
- from PLN 4,299–4,499
Ownership costs
What it costs to use this car
Energy, scheduled servicing and seasonal tyres, priced from one transparent set of assumptions.
Default assumptions
15,000 km per year · 70% at home · 30% public · G11 — flat rate · All networks
Energy
PLN 327.07 / month
PLN 3,924.90 / year
Blended consumption for these settings: 171.5 Wh/km
Servicing
no data
Tyres
PLN 662.35 – PLN 1,080.60 / year
Total running cost per month
PLN 382.27 – PLN 417.12
Total running cost per kilometre
PLN 0.31 – PLN 0.33 / km
The total excludes: servicing.
Annual cost components
- Energy: PLN 3,924.90
- Tyres: PLN 662.35 – PLN 1,080.60
Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh
Public DC charging: PLN 2.52/kWh · all networks (EvCompass) · price dated October 4, 2026. Compare charging subscriptions
Calculation assumptions and sources
Applied settings
15,000 km per year · 70% charged at home · 30% in public DC · G11 — flat rate · All networks
Real-world consumption
Mild weather: 149 Wh/km
Cold weather: 200 Wh/km
Cold-weather share: 44.2% from the 1991–2020 climate normals, source read on September 13, 2026. IMGW-PIB source
The source does not state whether these figures include charging losses; no additional loss factor is applied.
Tyre ageing without mileage is excluded; seasonal changeovers are counted twice per year.
Home tariff
G11 — flat rate: PLN 1.10/kWh · source read on September 13, 2026 · Poradnia OZE; assembled from URE-approved PGE 2026 tariffs
Indicative reconstruction: PGE Obrót energy, PGE Dystrybucja variable distribution and variable statutory charges from the 2026 tariffs were summed net and increased by 23% VAT. Fixed monthly fees are excluded. The result is below the shared G11 range of PLN 1.18–1.32/kWh because it includes variable items only; published comparisons may include other charges or assume a different billing profile.
Public DC price
PLN 2.52/kWh · EIPA snapshot dated October 4, 2026 · all networks (EvCompass).
Servicing sources
No source data for this component.
Tyre sources
Tyre set and tread-life data
- Oponeo — 205/55 R16 listings (read on September 13, 2026)
- Sustainability — average tyre service life in Europe (read on September 13, 2026)
EV tyre-wear factor
- Energies — life-cycle assessment EV tyre-wear model (read on September 13, 2026)
Seasonal changeover cost
- Allus Auto — tyre service price list (read on September 13, 2026)
- Bien Auto Service — tyre service in Warsaw (read on September 13, 2026)
Not included in the total
- Insurance
- Depreciation
- Financing
- Brake pads and discs
- Fixed monthly electricity fees
Efficiency vs. similar cars
168Wh/km
Efficiency
Energy consumption compared to similar body-type cars
This car Lowest value
Volkswagen e-GolfValue: 168 Wh/kmThis car
| This car | Wh/km |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen e-Golf | 168 |
| Kia EV4 Hatchback 58.3 kWh | 153 |
| Hyundai IONIQ 3 61 kWh (2027) | 155 |
Purchase price / km of range
Purchase price divided by real-world range. This is a purchase-value metric, not the driving cost for 1 km.
No comparable purchase-value data is available.
EvCompass scenarios
Match your driving profile
Compare range, consumption and energy cost across different conditions. Change the energy price in the ownership cost settings.
Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh
Selected profile: Mixed profile
- Range
- 175–205 km
- Energy consumption
- 168 Wh/km
- Cost / 100 km
- PLN 23.6–27.7
- Uncertainty
- ±8%
| Profile | Range | Energy consumption | Cost / 100 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed profile | 175–205 km | 168 Wh/km | PLN 23.6–27.7 |
| Calm city | 196–230 km | 150 Wh/km | PLN 21.0–24.7 |
| Road 90 km/h | 169–199 km | 173 Wh/km | PLN 24.3–28.5 |
| Motorway 120 km/h | 141–165 km | 208 Wh/km | PLN 29.2–34.3 |
| Winter mixed | 136–160 km | 215 Wh/km | PLN 30.2–35.4 |
| Winter motorway | 117–137 km | 252 Wh/km | PLN 35.4–41.5 |
Method: we convert the car's baseline consumption and real-world range through fixed profile factors, adjusted for body style, weight, AWD and heat pump when those fields are available. Bands show simulation uncertainty, not a guaranteed result.
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