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2015 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF RECOGNIZED AS MOST EFFICIENT CAR
IN COMPACT EV CLASS
The fully electric, zero tailpipe emissions e-Golf gets top marks from the Environmental
Protection Agency
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116 combined MPGe puts e-Golf at head of compact electric vehicle (EV) class
MPGe announcement reinforces e-Golf position as a fun-to-drive, no-compromise
plug-in vehicle
Fully equipped e-Golf starts at $35,445
Standard fast charging capability can allow 80 percent battery charge within 30
minutes
Herndon, VA – Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the compact, fully electric
2015 e-Golf has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126 city, 105
highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent* (MPGe), and given a
range of up to 83 miles. Compared to other compact electric vehicles (EVs), the se numbers
make the e-Golf the most efficient car in its class for the 2015 model year.
The 2015 e-Golf is Volkswagen’s first fully electric vehicle for the U.S. market . Although
Volkswagen has sold more than 30 million Golf models worldwide, this is the first zero tailpipe
emissions, fully electric version of the car. It is also part of Volkswagen’s Think Blue® holistic
approach to sustainability and efficiency.
The e-Golf brings all the benefits of an electric vehicle to the Golf “fun-to-drive yet practical”
formula, forever ending the idea that compact EVs must be bland and focused only on
efficiency. The e-Golf adds a compact electric motor and lithium-ion battery (built in-house at
Volkswagen’s Braunschweig, Germany facility) to the Golf’s sporty Modular Transverse Matrix
(MQB) platform. With this modern drivetrain the e-Golf offers zero tailpipe emissions and zero
trips to the pump. Depending on driving style, charging behavior, and other factors, the EPA
estimated range for the e-Golf is up to 83 miles.
The e-Golf has a 7.2 kW onboard charger as standard equipment, enabling the EV’s battery
to be recharged in any of three ways. With the installation of the optional 240-volt wallbox,
charging the battery can take less than four hours. The e-Golf also offers a charging cable
that can plug into any standard 110/120-volt electrical socket and charge the battery in
roughly 20 hours. In addition, the e-Golf comes equipped with a standard Combined
Charging System (CCS) which allows the car to use the SAE standard DC fast charging
infrastructure (at select stations), bringing the battery’s state of charge to 80 percent in about
30 minutes. Any of these options help provide categorically lower ownership costs than fueling
a traditional internal combustion engine.
The e-Golf will go on sale at participating dealerships in select states in November, starting at
$35,445 (plus $820 destination and handling). The SEL Premium model features an extensive
list of standard equipment, including a 7.2kW onboard charger, touchscreen navigation
system, leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control,
and LED headlights.
About Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of
America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen
AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include
research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales,
marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state -of-the- art manufacturing
facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest
producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. VWoA sells the Beetle, Beetle
Convertible, CC, Eos, e-Golf, Golf, Golf R, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, Tiguan and
Touareg vehicles through approximately 649 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of
America online at www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more.
*2015 Golf EPA estimates: 126 city/105 highway MPGe. Based on EPA formula of 33.7
kW/hour equal to one gallon of gasoline energy, EPA rated the e -Golf equivalent to 126 MPG
measured as gasoline fuel efficiency in city driving, and 105 MPG in highway driving. Actual
mileage will vary and depend on several factors including driving and charging habits,
weather and temperature, battery age, and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with
time and use. Frequent and consecutive high-voltage charging (including DC charging) can
permanently decrease the capacity of the high-voltage battery.
Notes:
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The 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf will be available only at participating dealers in select states.
Where stated, vehicle range values are forecast manufacturer values for the USA; EPA
estimates were not available at time of release. Actual mileage and range will vary and
depend on several factors including driving and charging habits, weather and temper ature,
battery age, and vehicle condition.