2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE Review - It's Electric! Boogie, Oogie, Oogie
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- Concessions required when driving an electric vehicle are becoming fewer and fewer, and this 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE is a prime example of this. M.S.R.P. - $31,490.00.
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Bout to get this same car for 14k with 11k miles. Same color, yr and model. Super Excited! Great review
Nice! We wish you well with your new car, clownmouth. Thanks for watching!
How you like it?
thinking of buying one as well. how has your experience been?
@@brianduffie1628 Got Chevy volt In stead.
How did it go? I’m just weary about the electric battery going out
good job covering the details, would've been nice to mention the additional options available on the SEL, like LED headlamps, leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel, leatherette seats, bigger touch screen, interior lighting and parking sensors.
I have been driving a 2015 SEL since they came out in Oct 2014. I gotta say I LOVE it and I don't drive it like an 'eco car' I drive it like I did my R32. And I always use normal mode and get an average of 4.1-4.4 mpkwh. So I find it's actually quite reliable in getting the stated 83+ miles. Also of note for most EV's is the added savings in gas and service charges over a comparable gas powered car. I saved over $3,500 in one year over driving my gas powered Golf.... so yeah, definitely worth it! And like you mentioned FUN darting through traffic, you will always be the first away from a light. One last great thing about the e-Golf is that it IS a Golf, so you have an entire array of aftermarket available to you if you want to personalize or sport up yours to suit your tastes.
Thank you for sharing, JAEGERTECH. We always appreciate hearing from actual owners since you guys live with the car every day. We only list the testers options, as opposed to all the available options, because that could take all day with some of the cars we get to test. For example, the 2017 Porsche highlighted in this video th-cam.com/video/x0LVQdHmhzw/w-d-xo.html had a list of 18 options included on it, with more available. In the same video, the 2017 Mercedes SL had even MORE. LOL
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JAEGERTECH
what is the most distance you ever got from a single full charge ? (at what mph?)
I live 62 miles from work and was thinking about getting one of these.
I can charge in work but it's just a regular outlet.
do you think it is worth getting ?
thanks
I would certainly wait for the new one with 124 mile range. You could do it in the current one, but it's cutting it close. The new one one would work much better since you only have a level 1 outlet to charge. If you had level 2 at work then it would work fine.
JAEGERTECH
Thanks a bunch for the advice.
I highly appreciate it.
I had no idea that the newer version would have a range of 124 miles.
Yeah it would definitely be better to wait until that one is available.
thanks again !
I bought mine last week and I love it! It had 37 miles, I got it for $15k, but with rebates and trade in, it was pratically free. I love how it looks, the front is sexy and the car just always makes me smile from the outside, inside and driving. Yes there are some wishes of longer ranger, but I have made it work with my daily routine. Normal mode is great to go from 0-60 faster on an on-ramp, regen breaking is amazing for break life anda quiet cabin is definitley something I am not used to in an electric car, its great!
Halogen headlights on an electric car? What a shame... leds should be a standard and a must for such a car
Yup. Thanks for watching, HyralProductions!
And no steering wheel controls
@@TT-qr9iz Are you new to cars? Because every base model of economy cars have been this way for decades, and the SE is the base model for VW cars. If you want that, you'd probably need to pay more for the SEL or SEL Premium. Don't like it? Bad news, every other car company is like that.
Excellent review for a decent ride for the price!!!
FYI, it's 24.2 kWh (kilowatt hours) not 24.2 kW/h (kilowatts per hour). It's the number of hours it can put out a consistent kilowatt of power. Power sources are measured in watts, batteries are measured in watt hours. So a 100 megawatt power plant will fill up a 100 megawatt hour battery in one hour. Watts measure power, watt hours measure energy.
Thank you for sharing that with us, Erik Pukinskis, as we do (now) recognize the difference. We were literally stating it the way that VW has it printed on their monroney for the car. It says it has an "85 kW 115 HP electric motor w/ 24.2 kW/h lithium-ion battery." Sorry for any confusion. We just stated the specs the way that they were given to us. Thanks again for the heads up and for watching!
I have this car and the statements at 5:08 are not quite correct. Although Normal mode gives you the _potential for 100% power, you don't have to use it_. I used to play with the Eco modes but now I just leave it in Normal and drive as smoothly as I can (except when I need to pass, then the thing just flies). A key tactic is to leave it in 'B' mode, for maximum regenerative braking -- it's really astonishing just how much energy is recouped by the car in this way. This almost gives you one-pedal driving too, and that's very nice. This car is done very well -- I have been happier with it than I expected.
Conversion from kinetic energy to chemical potential energy is not 100% efficient. You will achieve better mileage coasting into traffic signals or stop signs granted that you are on a multi-lane road or there is no traffic behind you.
I'm sure you are right -- but I like to leave it in B mode all the time.
You are correct, xchopp. And that ideology is correct no matter what kind of car you drive. Unfortunately, many of us here at AutoAcademics have a heavy right foot so features such as the Eco modes on this e-Golf definitely come in handy with modulating the torque available in this car.
We appreciate your comments. Enjoy your car and thanks for watching!
Thank you. It's a good point. Some people may prefer to keep their e-Golf in Eco+ all the time but I can't, I enjoy the instant torque the car provides too much!
xchopp It's definitely a crowd-pleaser. We appreciate you, xchopp!
Higher than average quality review, I hope it gets more views. However, the e-Golf has a 100 kW motor, not an 85 kW motor.
Thank you for sharing, MoronicAcid, and thank you for the higher than average quality compliment. LOL We do wonder where you saw that the 2016 e-Golf has a 100kW motor. Our specific SE trim had an 85 kW motor as we stated in our review, and according to www.vw.com/models/e-golf/trims/2016/sel-premium-trim/, so does the SEL trim. Again, we appreciate your comments and your support. Thanks for watching!
I'm looking at a 2016 e golf for 13k with 12,700 miles. This helped a lot.
Happy we could help, athruzathruz. Thanks for watching!
If it's at all like my 1.8 turbo/gas,you'll probably love it.I like Golfs better than pricier cars I've owned.
I see Hertz car sales has one for 10k. I'd like to get it...but the range is keeping me from going for it.
@@jamesd.9955 Yeah, the range is definitely something to consider. Thanks for watching!
I like your videos, I bought an 2016 E-Golf last week and so far I like it a lot.
Thanks for sharing and for watching, Dimitrios Avdamalinos!
man your reviews are awesome, subscribed!
Awesome video man. Love when you say “ WELLL....LLL..”
WELLL....LLL. 😅 Thanks for watching, Ysn Cz!
The best ev out besides tesla or id3 in my opinion, love the at home trickle charging as well as the dc option , just got this 3 weeks ago at 38k miles
Good video man I literally stayed and watch the whole video. I never do that. Oh and also I just subscribed
That's what we want to hear! We appreciate your support, Rodolfo Aguirre. Thanks for watching!
While the average range is 83 miles. It is 2024, and I do still have one as my other car, and I generally get about 95-100 miles on a charge! One time I got 110. This is important in regards to estimates about other EV’s. It is just an “average” mile amount. You could be like me and get more, or you could get less! My old Tesla based on how I drove got about 70 miles less than average 😂
That's fantastic! Enjoy your car and thanks for watching!
Is yours the 2016 model?
thanks for the video. being a TDI owner I am strongly considering an e-golf at buyback time. my commute is Worcester to Boston which is 90 miles. I think the rumored 120 mile 2017 version might be just the right fit since charging near work is iffy.
Charging is pretty much the only iffy part with electric vehicles. As you saw in this video, the e-Golf drives just like a "regular" car and looks like the run-of-the-mill Golf, too. Chris enjoyed driving it, but he still strongly encourages owners to get a fast charger installed at home. One of those makes the difference between topping off quicker (it's still not as fast as filling up at the pump) and parking the car until tomorrow. If you do get an e-Golf, feel free to comment back on here. We'd love to hear you thoughts. Thank you for sharing and for watching, too!
It's been confirmed the range increase won't happen until the 2018 models, which will arrive sometime in mid-2017. You'll also need a 240V charger at home, since it'll take 20 hours of charging to get 90 miles at standard 120V.
+John Heyer I've been researching the 2017 like crazy and it seems unclear if it's coming in the fall of 16 or spring of 17. Hope VW gets it together and releases soon since the bmw i3 got a range boost for 2017. Plus the Chevy Bolt (200 mi range) is right around the corner.
Range increase won't happen until the 2018 model year - media.vw.com/release/1212/
+John Heyer this company just pisses me off. Always so late with everything
2016 e gold this same Model. With 29 thousand miles. For about 10K should I jump on This? My daily driver car was a 2016 Nissan Sentra until I lost it in a hit n run. It will be a transition from gas to fully electric. I also work in downtown SD as a security guard so I’ll have plenty Access to charge it
It's hard to say, Rodrigo Ruedas, since it depends upon how you'll use it. If it is strictly a commuter vehicle, then it should be just fine. However, if you be doing any type of trips or extended driving with it, it may not be as practical for you since this car has a total range if only 83 miles. It's a nice car, but be sure to consider how you'll primarily use it. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Great Review for a car that doesn't squeeze you like a midget and has Value for the buck!!!
We appreciate that, Troy Jones Sr. Thanks for watching!
Should I buy this car? Is there any problems I should know about?
Great video! Thank you!
We're happy you enjoyed it, Stanley TheKidd. Thanks for watching!
How long does it charge full?
great video man, I really want this car :)
Thanks for watching, Beardyvlogger!
Hi
How can I use heated seat and whindsheild heating with preventing condensation from forming on windows
If you run your AC whole you have heat going the AC will pull the excess moisture from the air, and the heat will help release the heat from fabrics and surfaces
Temp dependent too, because the condensation
can be on the outside of the glass too.
every bit of this car is beautiful but I'm not so sure about the parts...how expensive they could be? European vehicle replacement parts tend to be expensive..
While we do not have any factual information about the repair costs of an e-Golf, that is something to consider. Right now, though, repair/replacement costs of the electric powertrain componentry might be more elusive. We appreciate your comments, J's Travels. Thanks for watching!
Nice review. Your voice reminds me of Lord Finesse. :D
Ha, nice! Thank you for watching!
Your thinking of OC, he collabed a lot w/ LF. Check out “Time’s UP” and you’ll be blown away with the similarity. Hope you enjoy and check out the song.
Who uses seat heating? I have never used it and had no reason to even in winter..
Your posterior must be better insulated than ours. Once the temperature drops below freezing, we're engaging the bum roasters. LOL Thanks for watching!
I do. You clearly haven't lived in hardcore Middle Eastern desert climate, which is a unique type of nipple erecting cold. The dry air goes straight through to the bones, literally rendering you incapable of driving from the muscle spasms as your body attempts to warm you up. Shipped over a 2015 SEL Premium 2 months ago, and I'm delighted thus far. Solar charging during the day... durable German engineering, what more could I ask for... Would love to upgrade the battery in the future, as i'm certain that the car will out live it.
@@SilverShux Middle Eastern climate... lol.. i live in Canada.. try -40C, and also, humid cold is way worse. Dry.. you put winter clothing on and you are fine.. humid.. it goes in your bones and it stays there.
Trust me.. i know.
I'm in Boulder, CO and love heated seats! The snow started an hour ago and 15" is expected over the next 24 hours. I just wish I had a heated driveway!!!
hmmm? i wonder how i would charge? NO tesla charge areas near me( not even sure if I could use those and I have to use street parking)
That would definitely be a challenge, Brian Preston. And unfortunately even if you had some near you, only Teslas can use their proprietary Supercharger network. Thanks for watching!
Charge point, or j1 level one chargers are everywhere, just got this same car 2 weeks ago love it!
@@jaerbenjamin everywhere in your area, not mine
I bought it a month ago
@La Sombra Del LoBo actually I sell it a month ago. I kept it for a year. I like it but I had to charge it every day. And that makes me tired.
Please respond, hows the speed on this? Is it fast? I want it as my first car.
Fast is relative to what you're used to, Artifex. Will it beat a Mustang GT? Nope. But it does have good torque delivery due to its electric power train, making acceleration feel good. To sum it up, it's not a performance car. Get a Golf R or even a GTI for that. But it is a nice car, as long as you don't need a lot of range per charge. Newer electric vehicles can go significantly farther now. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
AutoAcademics I’m not going anywhere anyway so this is perfect
@@artifex1556 Then, yes. It should work out well for you.👍🏾
It is such a shame that no one can produce a diesel hybrid and give us the best of both worlds, but sadly the power curves of diesel and electric are so different that they cannot be combined on a simple engine. I would like to see a small diesel generator that could be mounted in the boot when required and left running to charge the battery on a longer run. By governing this engine to the peak of its torque curve, it would be an economical use of fuel. However the fear of people leaving it running on parked cars in the city may prevent such an idea from becoming a reality.
Interesting thought, though, wilsjane. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
+AutoAcademics. BMW have touched on this technology in their electric car and it is currently being tested by police forces here in the UK. They have used a petrol generator, so a lot of the economy benefits are lost. A small diesel 2 stroke governed to about 500 RPM would be the answer, but it would cost a lot of money in R&D to produce a unit that had injection and DPF to meet environmental regulations. Another interesting question would be whether it could be run on commercial diesel and avoid the 60% tax burden of DERV. However vehicle tax may see a complete revolution with the introduction of what is commonly called "Smart Number Plates" (GPS) These would allow vehicles to be taxed by the mile, with different rates depending on the time of day, type of road, location (such as city centre) and a whole lot more!!!!!!!!!! Speeding cameras and traffic wardens would also become a thing of the past. Before you call me crazy, these systems have been under top secret test for a number of years. Ask yourself why governments have invested billions of pounds in the satellite's. Perhaps it was just because they wanted run our sat-navs and help prevent us from getting lost
Yes , but in Europe, Volvo makes diesel hybrid, they called mild hybrid
Nice job!
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Thank you bro!!
We appreciate you watching, Keith Hill!
nice review!
Thank you for the kind words, SJLGG. We truly appreciate them. Thanks for watching, too!
83 miles range…..
83 miles??? That sucks!
PLEASE THE MUSIC IS VERY LOUD I CAN"T HEAR ANYTHING YOU SAY WITHOUT BLOWING MY EARS!!!
nice sunglas
shahram safa Thanks! And thanks for watching, too!
Make an E-golf with the same range as the Bolt and I'll get it. 83miles is embarrassing.
I am sure you'll want to pay more money to afford the Bolt but less fun to drive an e-golf.
A-train?
Absolute pile of garbage car. Had it for two years and 13k miles, payed $19,000 with interest only get 75 miles on a good day when it was advertised at 90-hwy / 110 city.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAR
Decent quality but... a Tesla has ~600hp and runs for ~200 miles... Why would this run for only 85 miles max with a 115hp motor? I mean... Volkswagen are known for their superb engineering, so what's going on here? :/
It primarily comes down to battery size and price, Zahari Stoyanov. The Teslas are larger vehicles, allowing for larger batteries to fit inside which equals further range (and more power). The problem is that those batteries cost a lot of money and no one would buy a $50k or $60k Golf. LOL At least we wouldn't. What we love about it all is that there are choices available to us all. Only have $25k? Buy an iMiev. Got 30 grand? A Leaf, e-Golf or Fusion Energi might work for you. And yes, $80+k will get you in a Model S. Unfortunately, it appears as though Audi has dropped out of the electric supercar arena with its R8 e-tron, but they do have an A3 version for just under $40k and more companies are bringing their own versions to the market. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Th 762hp Model S P90D is rated at 93mpge, and can do 0-60 in 2.8 seconds, yet still has comparable efficiency as 115hp electric cars (e-golf is rated at 116mpge) when driven lightly, as in the 800hp Model S is 80% as efficient as the 100hp e-Golf. Yet no 700hp gas car comes close to the efficiency of a 100hp gas car no matter how lightly you drive it. A modern economy car can get 35mpg easy, yet no 800hp gas car can get even 80% of that number, or 28mpg. So the real question you should be asking is towards gas car manufacturers: what is going on? How is it that Tesla can stuff so much performance into their cars and still be efficient, but the minute gas cars try to be fast then fuel economy is out the window?
Because they changed only the motor, not also the drive-shafts and how power is delivered to wheels. Unlike tesla which redesigned that whole part. And ofc, on top of that, must be the better quality/performance fo the tesla electric-motor.
I'll stick to my steph dads 2.0 TDI, or my bosses GTI, these electric cares are good for the environment, and that's it.
We agree that these electric vehicles are for a limited group of consumers, Madern. However, it's nice to know that even if this is the powertrain that you choose, you can still have a similarly enjoyable drive in one of these as you would in the gasoline/diesel versions. Thank you for your comments and thanks for watching, too!
I drove an R32 for the last 12 years, then I got an e-Golf.... I can honestly say I enjoy the e-Golf every bit as much as the R32, for different reasons. But enough so that I barely drive the R32 anymore. If you are honest about how far you drive per day, most will find it well under 50 miles. Which makes the e-Golf still work. Of course it does depend on your local charging infrastructure, but I charge 90% of the time at home while I sleep on off peak electricity. the rest of the time might be for free at Target while I shop, or at work all for pennies. Infact I save enough per year on fuel and service costs by driving 95% electric, that it makes more sense to sell my gas car and just rent one the %5 I need one.I find I pay more in insurance for my gas car that just sits there, than running the e-Golf daily. And when you drive electric and go back into a gas car it seriously feels archaic.... even my beloved R32 feels like a caveman engineering... So I have to disagree for the most part. Yes not for everyone.... YET... but for more than most think
+JAEGERTECH dude electric cars aren't fun you can't mod them that's the issue
sure you can, and this being a Golf, you can use the array of options available to the VW aftermarket as far as suspension, body, wheels, accessories, and eventually they will get more into the tuning of the electronics as they become more popular. But it's just a different skill set. But I got the R32 because it came from the factory with all I wanted, so I'm not into making ridiculous unusable horsepower, I just want a car that drives, handles nice, and that's totally capable of the e-Golf, in fact they are starting anofficial all electric Touring Car Series and they are using all e-Golfs to start with... so that should say something to the potential of the e-Golf. I use the e-Golf as a commuter car, and it's fun because it's in it's element and it's silly fun to beat a Camaro off the line at a green light in total silence... the future is here and it's only gonna get better.
+JAEGERTECH it's going to take years for it to develop to be able to tune your car that's why I'll stick to the feul versions until it does.