Hatchback · EV
Volkswagen e-Golf 2015–2019 (Mk7)
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- Price
- $33,450–$38,895
- Range
- 125 mi
- Strength: Excellent running costs
- Watch-out: Below-average value retention
How it scores for you10 scores
Drives like the excellent Golf it is and costs pennies to run, but a 125-mile range confines it to second-car city duty.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 3 of its 9 recalls were serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +2 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $650 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 97% of cars we track.
22.8 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 63% of other hatchbacks we track.
Standard Golf packaging: upright, roomy for the footprint, usable rear seat.
All the Mk7 Golf's tidy, planted manners with instant EV torque; genuinely pleasant, just not fast.
Conventional Golf cabin with a modest screen; 7.2 kW AC and 50 kW DC charging were mid-pack for the day.
Quiet EV driveline plus the Golf's composed ride; a very normal, comfortable small car.
EVs have typically lost value the fastest.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls11 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
11 recalls · 2 common complaint areas across 2015–2018
- Electrical — 16 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Seats: mid/rear assembly (2018)
- Unknown or other — 6 complaints (2015)
2019
No recorded issues.
2018
- RecallSeats: mid/rear assembly18V803000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
2017
- RecallUnknown or other20V561000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have b
- RecallUnknown or other21V321000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requi
2016
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery; engine and engine cooling: engine16V138000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016. Oversensitive diagnostics for the high-voltage battery management system may falsely detect an electrical surge resulting in the vehicle's electric d
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages16V464000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibration
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module; air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module; air bags: side/window; seat belts: pretensioner16V955000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2
- RecallUnknown or other18V329000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period ma
- RecallAirbags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module22V543000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or depl
2015
- RecallAirbags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive15V627000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected v
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery; engine and engine cooling: engine16V138000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016. Oversensitive diagnostics for the high-voltage battery management system may falsely detect an electrical surge resulting in the vehicle's electric d
- RecallUnknown or other18V329000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period ma
- Complaint clusterElectrical16 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT UNLOCK/RELEASE THE CHARGING CONNECTOR FROM THE CONNECTION PORT. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE EMERGENCY RELEASE PROCEDURE FOR THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RELEASE THE CHARGING CONNECTOR. THE CHARGING STATUS INDICATOR IS RED. EVENTUALLY CONNECTOR FINALLY RELEASES BUT AFTER EITHER
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is a known issue regarding a software update required to keep using the heat and cooling options on 2015 and older eGOLF models. Without this patch the heating and cooling of the vehicle will cease to operate. This includes the defogging capability for front and side windows in cold weather. O
Cost to own$19,300 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$33,450–$38,895
Estimated used price, by model year
$650/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
126
Highway MPG
111
Combined MPG
119
Electric range
125 mi
Horsepower
134 hp
Doors
5
Cargo volume
22.8 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
52.7 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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