2015 Volkswagen e-Golf – Automobiles Review

Volkswagen Auctions First e-Golf Before Official Sale in November

The first electric Volkswagen e-Golf is going to be auctioned before its US market debut in November this year. Volkswagen of America and Global Green USA has collaborated together to make the auction possible. It is hosted online at Charitybuzz, which gives bidders the opportunity to be the first owner of company’s first all-electric model. The proceeds will go to Global Green USA – an environmental non-profit organization, which is a leader in smart and environmentally-friendly solutions to climate change.

2015 e-Golf is scheduled to go on sale in November, which means that the successful winner of the bidding will be the first US citizen to drive it. Volkswagen’s first fully electric vehicle produces zero tailpipe emissions and requires zero trips to the pump, because it operates entirely on electric power. This model is part of company’s strategy of introduction of new and highly efficient drive systems.

The emissionless e-Golf is based on Golf’s new Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) platform. It is powered by a 24.2 kWh lithium-ion battery and an electric motor that produce 115 horsepower (85 kW) and 270 Nm (199 pound-feet) of torque, and has a 7.2 kW onboard charger and DC fast charging standard. In addition, this Golf also offers one of the largest interiors in its class.

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf is due to go on sale in the US in November with a starting price at $35,445 USD for the fully equipped SEL Premium model. The bids for the first model will be accepted until 29^th of October.

Source: Volkswagen

October 14, 2014

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Goes on Sale

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf is the next model which will be offered by Volkswagen US next the 2015 Jetta. The car is company’s first fully electric and zero tailpipe emissions vehicle for the North American market. The e-Golf is available in four-door form only and is instantly recognizable by its unique aluminum-alloy wheels and LED headlights. The EV is built on Golf’s sporty Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) platform. It is driven by a compact electric motor and lithium-ion battery.

The motor produces 115 horsepower (85 kW) and 270Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque. It accelerates the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). The average range of the e-Golf is between 70 (112 km) and 115 miles (184 km).

Furthermore, the e-Golf includes two technologies that allow the driver to control the vehicle’s energy use. Orecisely, there are three driving profiles designed to save energy: “Normal”, “Eco”, and “Eco+”, as well as three different levels of regenerative braking: “D1”, “D2”, and “D3”/”B”.

Volkswagen is further improving the ownership experience with the introduction of a new approach to e-Mobility. The company will collaborate with 3Degrees, a renewable energy services provider. Charging solutions from Bosch and Chargepoint, along with a new Roadside Assistance program and the VW Car-Net e-Golf app are designed to make owning the e-Golf an enjoyable experience.

Some of the key benefits and standard equipment of the e-Golf are the LED headlights, C-shaped LED DRLs and redesigned front bumper. There are also aerodynamically optimized 16” alloy wheels coupled with low resistance 205 tires. Inside, this electric vehicle includes touchscreen navigation system, VW Car-Net connected services, Keyless entry with push-button start, heatable front seats, a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, Bluetooth technology, V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces, available SiriusXM Satellite Radio, a rear-view camera and Park Distance Control.

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf will go on sale in November with a starting price of $35,445 USD.

Source: Volkswagen

August 26, 2014

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf – The Future

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf - Front Angle

Volkswagen US has presented 2015 e-Golf, which the first fully electric vehicle for the country. It is stated to go on sale in the fourth quarter of this year. The all-new model is a part of a structured powertrain strategy that will lead to the introduction of new and highly efficient drive systems, and is part of Volkswagen’s holistic approach to sustainability called Think Blue.

2015 e-Golf is available in four-door form only and is immediately recognizable by its unique aluminum-alloy wheels and LED headlights, the first VW to be equipped with the technology in the U.S.-market.

The powertrain includes a 115HP (85 kW) and 270Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque electric motor. 0-100 km/h in 10.0 seconds and a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). The high-performance 12,000-rpm motor and the single-speed EQ270 transmission form a compact unit; the EQ270 also incorporates an integrated differential and an electro-mechanical parking brake. The motor and transmission were developed in-house and are made at Volkswagen’s components plant in Kassel, Germany. The average range is between 70 and 90 miles (112 and 144 km) and the maximum is 115 miles (184 km).

The e-Golf features two technologies that allow the driver to control the vehicle’s energy use: three driving profiles designed to preserve energy (“Normal”, “Eco”, and “Eco+”); and three different levels of regenerative braking (“D1”, “D2”, and “D3”/”B”).

2015 Volkswagen e-Golf - Engine

Outside the e-Golf features energy-efficient LED headlights, C-shaped LED DRLs and redesigned front bumper. There are no tailpipes, which is an obvious clue that this is an EV. Other features include badging and blue highlights on the VW logo as well as aerodynamically optimized 16” alloy wheels with low rolling resistance 205 tires.

Inside, the e-Golf comes in SEL Premium trim including a touchscreen navigation system; VW Car-Net connected services; Keyless entry with push-button start; heatable front seats; a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel; Bluetooth technology; V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces; available SiriusXM® Satellite Radio; a rear-view camera; and Park Distance Control. The interior is also enhanced by blue elements, including the decorative seams on the steering wheel and shifter, plus the floor-mat edgings.

Source: Volkswagen

May 13, 2014

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