Official VW e-Golf thread - $29,815

[LeftieBiker]

I assume that by "vestibule" you mean a tent designed to connect to the rear door opening, rather than a pop-up camper option? Yes, that would be nice.

[edatoakrun]

I assume that by "vestibule" you mean a tent designed to connect to the rear door opening, rather than a pop-up camper option? Yes, that would be nice.

Yes.

I'd like the tent to be about 6' W X 8' L X 6' 6" H of tent space, with the ability to close the rear hatch, so you'd have the option to sleep in the car using the HVAC in extreme weather.

I would often prefer to charge overnight camped at RV parks, as compared to staying at some motel hell, and also having to find A DC site.

[LeftieBiker]

You should be able to use the HVAC, albeit to less effect, even with the hatch open.

[Reddy]

How is it that these deals exist? We can't get any kind of discount out here in the sticks. Still full MSRP on Leafs, and most of the other EVs don't even exist.
http://insideevs.com/killer-deal-heres- ... -for-9995/

[RonDawg]

Why doesn't VW electrify this thing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8QwtxQVHfw

VW would have the Electro-wagon market category all to itself.

Probably no more, and maybe even less drag than the shorty Golf, meaning a huge increase in utility with minimal decrease in efficiency.

A German-plated Golf "Variant" (station wagon) was spotted being tested in the Bay Area a couple of years ago, wearing "GTE" badging -- meaning it's a plug-in hybrid. But for some reason VW hasn't offered such a combination, even in Germany.

They do offer a plug-in hybrid version of the Passat Variant though:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW5CDic22mw

VW does offer a Golf GTE in Europe but only as a hatchback. The closest thing to an electrified wagon in the VW Group world that exists for the US market is the Audi A3 eTron.

[GRA]

Via GCC:

Volkswagen prices 2017 e-Golf starting at $30,495; longer range, better fuel economy, more power

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2017/09 ... egolf.html

+$820 dest. = $31,315.

. . . The 7.2 kW on-board charger is now standard on all trims, which enables the battery to be charged in less than six hours at a 240V charging station. When equipped with DC Fast Charging (optional on SE, standard on Limited Edition and SEL Premium), the battery can be charged up to 80% within an hour at a DC fast charging station. . . .

The value-oriented e-Golf SE ($30,495) trim now offers more standard equipment, including an 8-inch glass-covered touchscreen display, LED taillights, cruise control, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, and the 7.2 kW on-board charger. A DC Fast Charging package is available for $995.

The e-Golf Limited Edition ($33,795) includes the standard features of the SE trim, and adds DC Fast Charging capability, V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces, and Park Distance Control (ParkPilot), with a new feature called Maneuver Braking (arriving late in the model year), which can help driver avoid or mitigate the effects of a collision with stationary objects while parking.

The e-Golf SEL Premium ($36,995) offers an optional Driver Assistance package ($1,395), including the 12.3-inch Volkswagen Digital Cockpit instrument cluster, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring (Front Assist), Lane Assist, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert, Park Assist and Light Assist. (Late availability for the Driver Assistance Package).

[LeftieBiker]

Heated steering wheel?

[ElectricEddy]

The local Volkswagen dealer just added an L2 so things are looking up.
I suspect the new 38 kwh e-golf will soon be making an appearance.
Would love to pull in charge the Leaf and see what the e-golf is all about while doing a test drive .

[redLEAF]

OK, will also post this on the VW e-Golf forum as well to see if this has happened to anyone who frequents this forum as a former LEAF owner (like me) ... I was experiencing an unability to remove the charging cable from the car one morning, tried EVERYTHING - including an emergency procedure detailed in the owners manual (press the unlock button on the key fob and full charge button next to the charge port) and it just would not unlock. Called VWOA customer service to no avail. I did see what looked like a small cylinder or post above the J1772 nozzle on the car that stuck out, pushed it in with a solid plastic stick and voila it unlocked ! — then took it in to my VW dealer. Here is the long term fix - not documented in the owners manual at all. To unlock the charger, you first unlock the car outside with the key fob or pressing the drivers door handle then press the unlock button INSIDE the car - this seems to always work now, go figure ?

Still love the car but the locking charger cable seems to have had a mind of its own - not sure if this is just specific to MY 2015 e-Golf or later cars as well, as this was frustrating to say the least thought it was worth sharing

[ElectricEddy]

OK, will also post this on the VW e-Golf forum as well to see if this has happened to anyone who frequents this forum as a former LEAF owner (like me) ... I was experiencing an unability to remove the charging cable from the car one morning, tried EVERYTHING - including an emergency procedure detailed in the owners manual (press the unlock button on the key fob and full charge button next to the charge port) and it just would not unlock. Called VWOA customer service to no avail. I did see what looked like a small cylinder or post above the J1772 nozzle on the car that stuck out, pushed it in with a solid plastic stick and voila it unlocked ! — then took it in to my VW dealer. Here is the long term fix - not documented in the owners manual at all. To unlock the charger, you first unlock the car outside with the key fob or pressing the drivers door handle then press the unlock button INSIDE the car - this seems to always work now, go figure ?

Still love the car but the locking charger cable seems to have had a mind of its own - not sure if this is just specific to MY 2015 e-Golf or later cars as well, as this was frustrating to say the least thought it was worth sharing

I never use the j1772 lock on the on the leaf anymore as a matter of courtesy at public chargpoints and just to avoid the hassle when charging at home.
Its pretty much useless anyway as it can be disconnected with a variety of common items such as a pen or pencil or comb or....