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===Volkswagen e-Golf===

==== Concept version ====
[[File:Golf VII Blue-e-Motion.JPG|thumb|Volkswagen Golf blue-e-motion concept]]
Based on the Golf Mk6, the Golf blue-e-motion concept has a [[all-electric range|range]] of {{convert|150|km|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=VW provides update with a few more technical details on Golf blue-e-motion EV; market debut in 2014 |publisher=Green Car Congress |date=9 November 2010 |url= http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/11/vw-provides-update-with-a-few-more-technical-details-on-golf-blue-e-motion-ev-market-debut-in-2014.html  |access-date=27 June 2011}}</ref> Volkswagen scheduled a field testing program with 500 units to begin in 2011.<ref>{{cite news |author=Andrew Peterson|title=Volkswagen's First Electric Car Will Be Based on 2013 Golf |publisher=Automobiles Magazine |date=22 April 2010 |url= http://rumors.automobilemag.com/6637183/green/volkswagen-s-first-electric-car-will-be-based-on-2013-golf/index.html  |access-date=26 April 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Volkswagen announces electrification plan, 500 Golf EVs in 2011 |publisher=[[AutoblogGreen]] |date=1 March 2010 |url= http://green.autoblog.com/2010/03/01/volkswagen-announces-electrification-plan-500-golf-evs-in-2011/ |access-date=26 April 2010}}</ref> The first 10 units began field testing in [[Wolfsburg Volkswagen Plant|Wolfsburg]] in May 2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=Test fleet of the Golf blue-e-motion launched |publisher=TechVehi |date=11 May 2011 |url= http://www.technologicvehicles.com/en/green-transportation-news/826/test-fleet-of-the-golf-blue-e-motion-launched |access-date=27 June 2011}}</ref> A second batch of 80 test cars began testing in June 2011 in [[Berlin]], [[Hannover]] and Wolfsburg.<ref name="Autoweek110616">{{cite news |author=David Jolley |url=http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110616/CARNEWS/110619900 |title=Volkswagen preps the Golf EV for 2013 launch |date=16 June 2011 |publisher=AutoWeek}}</ref> In February 2012, the first e-Golf, as the production version was renamed, was delivered in [[Belmont, California]]. A total of 20 e-Golfs were allocated to the U.S. field testing program.<ref>{{cite web |author=Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield |title=Volkswagen Plugs In, Starts eGolf Test Fleet In California |publisher=Green Car Reports |date=27 February 2012 |url= http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1073454_volkswagen-plugs-in-starts-egolf-test-fleet-in-california |access-date=1 March 2012}}</ref>

The Golf blue-emotion concept has a 26.5&nbsp;kWh [[lithium-ion battery]] pack and is powered by an 85&nbsp;kW electric motor which drives the front wheels through a single-speed transmission. It will accelerate to {{convert|62|mph|order=flip|abbr=on}} in 11.8&nbsp;seconds and has a top speed of {{convert|86|mph|order=flip|abbr=on}}.<ref name=Autoweek110616/> [[Paddle shift]]ers are used to adjust the amount of regenerative braking. The vehicle's PRNDL stick has an additional 'B' mode as found on some other electric vehicles to set the regenerative braking effort to the maximum for sustained downhill travelling.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}

; Production version

{{Main|Volkswagen e-Golf}}
[[File:2019 Volkswagen e-Golf.jpg|thumb|2019 Volkswagen e-Golf]]

The production version of the 2015 '''Volkswagen e-Golf''' was unveiled at the 2013 [[Frankfurt Motor Show]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2013/09/10/2015-volkswagen-e-golf-frankfurt-2013/ |title=2015 Volkswagen e-Golf is ready to battle the Nissan Leaf |author= Chris Paukert |publisher=[[Autoblog.com]] |date=10 September 2013|access-date=10 September 2013}}</ref> According to VW the e-Golf has a practical [[all-electric range]] of {{convert|130|to|190|km|abbr=on}}, with an official [[New European Driving Cycle|NEDC cycle]] of {{Convert|190|km|abbr=on}}, and the winter range is expected to be {{convert|80|to|120|km|abbr=on}}.<ref name="eGolf2014">{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2014/02/20140215-egolf.html|title=Volkswagen launches the battery-electric e-Golf in Germany; "Das e-Auto"|author=VW Media Services|publisher=Green Car Congress|date=15 February 2014|access-date=16 February 2014}}</ref> The 2015 e-Golf has an official [[EPA]] rated [[all-electric range]] of {{convert|83|mi|abbr=on|order=flip}}, and a combined fuel economy of 116 [[miles per gallon gasoline equivalent]] (MPGe) for an energy consumption of 29&nbsp;kW-hrs/100&nbsp;mi. The EPA rating for city driving is 126 MPGe and 105 MPGe for the highway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=35849|title=2015 Volkswagen e-Golf|publisher=Fueleconomy.gov|author=[[U. S. Environmental Protection Agency]] and [[U.S. Department of Energy]]|date=14 November 2014|access-date=15 November 2014}}</ref> Production of vehicles destined for retail customers began in March 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.avem.fr/actualite-volkswagen-debute-la-production-de-la-golf-electrique-a-wolfsburg-4828.html|title=Volkswagen débute la production de la Golf électrique à Wolfsburg|language=fr|trans-title=Volkswagen starts production of electric Golf in Wolfsburg|author=Michaël Torregrossa|publisher= Association pour l'Avenir du Véhicule Electrique Méditerranéen (AVEM) |date=10 March 2014|access-date=11 March 2014}}</ref>

For the 2017 model year, the e-Golf received an update, which included an improved range, better fuel economy, and more power than the outgoing model. With a new 35.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, the upgraded car is said to achieve an EPA-estimated range of {{convert|144|to|201|km|abbr=on}}, and have a combined 119 MPGe. The 2017 e-Golf also provides a faster charging time; SE and SEL Premium trim levels have a 7.2&nbsp;kW unit that allows the battery to be fully charged in under six hours at a 240 V charging station. There is an optional (standard on SEL Premium) DC Fast Charging feature that allows the car to be charged to 80% in only an hour at a DC fast charging station.<ref>{{cite web |author=Carl Anthony |title=2017 VW e-Golf Improves Strongly Over 2016 Model |publisher=Automoblog.net |date=22 February 2017 |url= http://www.automoblog.net/2017/02/22/2017-vw-e-golf-improves-strongly-2016-model/ |access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref>

; Markets and sales

On 14 February 2014, Volkswagen launched sales of the e-Golf in Germany.<ref name=eGolf2014/> On 11 March 2014, Volkswagen opened ordering for the e-Golf in the UK,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myvwegolf.com/uk-e-golf-orders-open-priced-at-25845/|access-date=19 March 2014|author=Mike Szostech|title=UK e-Golf – orders open, priced at £25,845|date=19 March 2014 }}</ref> with deliveries began at the end of June.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2013/11/20131114-egolf.html|title=VW provides details on e-Golf prior to launch at LA Auto Show|author=VW Press Release|publisher=Green Car Congress|date=14 November 2013|access-date=16 February 2014}}</ref>

In [[Norway]], the e-Golf became available for pre-order on 25 February 2014 for delivery in June 2014. European sales totaled 3,328 units in 2014, and 1,214 units in 2015.<ref name="Europe2014">{{cite web |last=Pontes |first=Jose |date=2015-01-31 |title=Europe December 2014 |url=http://www.ev-sales.blogspot.ca/2015/01/europe-december-2014.html |access-date=2016-02-07 |publisher=EVSales.com}} ''European VW e-Golf sales totaled 3,328 units in 2014.''</ref>

The 2015 e-Golf did not have a liquid-cooled battery pack because strict testing showed high ambient temperatures did not affect battery performance.<ref>{{cite web|title=Volkswagen chooses to drop the liquid cooling on the e-Golf|url=http://www.myvwegolf.com/volkswagen-chooses-to-drop-the-liquid-cooling-on-the-e-golf/|publisher=My Electric Car News|access-date=17 April 2014|author=Mike Szostech|date=17 April 2014 }}</ref> U.S. sales were slated to start on selected states in November 2014.<ref name=USeGolf>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2014/08/20140825-egolf.html|title=Volkswagen prices e-Golf in US at $35,445
|author=VW Press Release|publisher=Green Car Congress|date=25 August 2014|access-date=26 August 2014}}</ref> In January 2015, the e-Golf started to show up at dealerships throughout the Northeast.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Michael Szostech|title=Volkswagen e-Golf Availability|url=http://www.myvwegolf.com/volkswagen-e-golf-availability/|website=My VW e-Golf|publisher=MECF|access-date=25 March 2015}}</ref>

Production of the e-Golf ended in December 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://electrek.co/2020/12/23/vw-ends-production-electric-e-golf-favor-id3/ |title= VW ends production of electric e-Golf in favor of new ID.3 |website= [[electrek.co]] |first= Fred |last= Lambert |date= 2020-12-23 |access-date= 2021-01-26}}</ref>