Volkswagen e-Golf 38.5 kWh 2020, Mike – EV Owner Review

Volkswagen e-Golf 38.5 kWh 2020, Mike - EV Owner Review

What first name would you like to appear in the review? 
Mike Toogood

 

What is the make and model of your EV?
Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8kWh

 

What year was your EV registered?
2020

 

How long have you owned your EV?
1 – 2 years

 

What is the mileage on your EV?
5,000 – 10,000 miles

 

How many EVs have you owned?
This is my first

 

What is the average mileage range you achieve from your EV when fully charged?
115

 

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Why did you choose this car?
It was a perfect crossover from the petrol Golf we owned to a BEV.

 

Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this car?

  • Quiet and comfortable ride
  • Excellent acceleration
  • Fun to drive.

 

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this car?

  • Limited range
  • Touch screen infotainment system
  • Having to set the ‘Eco’ driving mode at the start of every journey.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
The acceleration is amazing!

 

What EV are you interested in next and why?
Polestar 2.

 

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
3-pin mains plug.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Octopus Go.

 

What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Instavolt and SWARCO. Recommend Instavolt.

 

Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
LV – Yes, they provide recovery for flat battery.

 

Volkswagen e-Golf 38.5 kWh 2020, Mike - EV Owner Review

 

Volkswagen e-Golf 38.5 kWh 2020, Mike - EV Owner Review

 

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