In 2018 Volkswagen launched the new e-Golf electric hatchback compact car that carries a battery range of 186 miles. With enough charge to keep the passengers moving for their daily commute.
The Powertrain
With a Single-speedTransmission and a Four-Wheel Drivetrain, the 2018 Volkswagen E-Golf leaves zero CO₂ emissions in a year. As disclosed by the Ontario Volkswagen dealer, with its Electric Engine it can pull up 134 hp or 100 kW Power and 214 lb. Ft of Torque.
The Battery
The battery of the 2018 Volkswagen e- Golfcan be charged through any normal household three-pin plug and you need a maximum of 13 hours tocharge it full. There is another option to get a full top-up of the battery done in only 45 minutes when you have already given your ride a coffee break.
Safety Features
The safety features of the Volkswagen e-Golf for 2018 were much more dynamic than expected. It has got a range of some features that we don’t find in every other electric cars. Here is a short list of those:
- A Steering with rack, pinion, and electrical variable assist
- Stability control
- Traction control
- 6 Airbags spread all over the interior to protect the occupants from every angle.
Interior layout
as you peep in the Volkswagen e-Golf you can find all thosebenefits of a high-quality interior that has a user-friendly layout you find in any other car.
The driver gets a comfortable position with lots of visibilityand steering wheel adjustment. The interior makes enough room for all the occupants because of the huge range of seats. The controls are near the driver seat and are easily accessible and are precise in their response. The e-Golf gets you an adjustable lumbar support that comes as a standard equipment, along with an excellent ambient lighting with attractive metal effects for its trim inserts.Once you settle yourself in the lap of the e-Gold, you can see the switchgear near the dashboard and the simple yet modern looking rotary air-con control dials to control the temperature as per the necessity.
Cargo Space
The e-Golf from Volkswagen doesn’t lack any utility feature as a lesser priority. The cargo space it has is the best proof of it. Inside you get a 17.4 cubic feet of cargo space lying behind the rear seats while you can make it 53.7 cubic feet if you can fold down the rear seats.
Overall Driving Experience
When you have achieved the required speed, the e-Golf moves on the road without letting any wind or outside noise enter the cabin. In full speed the mileage shoots up to 62mph while the diesel hatchbacks push it up at 70mph with ease. As advised by one of the experts of the Ontario VW dealer, if one pullsdown the gear selector to ‘B’ it gives the same effect of engine braking that we find in a conventional car, and regenerates sufficient energy to recharge the battery. Totally there are five driving modes, to suitevery kind of driving situation with an impressive riding experience.
