The new e-Golf 1 can now be ordered

Wolfsburg – One by one, the new Golf models are becoming available for customer orders. The range is now being completed by the new e-Golf with an all-electric drive system. Compared to its predecessor, the new version offers more power, longer range and extended standard features. Prices for the zero-emission model start at € 35.900 (in Germany). In its new e-Golf, #volkswagen is using a new lithium-ion battery whose energy capacity has been increased from 24.2 kWh to 35.8 kWh. In terms of an annual average that is relevant to customers, the e-Golf will now cover up to 200 kilometres or more in everyday driving on one The new e-Golf battery charge – depending on driving style, the use of air conditioning and other parameters 2 . Its driving range in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) is 300 kilometres. This enlarges the car's radius of activity compared to its predecessor – by 50 per cent, depending on driving style and usage. In addition, all customers receive extended standard features among others “Front Assist” incl. City Emergency Braking with the new Pedestrian Monitoring, a multi- function steering wheel (in leather) and #volkswagen Media Control. The electric motor now develops 100 kW/136 PS, which is 15 kW/20 PS more than in the previous model. The compact four-door car sprints to 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds. Other new features in the e-Golf are the optional Active Info Display (digital instruments) and the standard 9.2-inch Discover Pro infotainment system that is operated by gesture control. Furthermore, as in all electric models from #volkswagen, it is possible to conveniently access various