Car Tech - 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf

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  • cnet.co/1vFDtFk
    VW's e-Golf is the car maker's first EV to hit the U.S market. But how does it stack up against other electric vehicles like Ford Fusion Electric, Nissan Leaf and Fiat 500e?
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  • @rcorser1
    @rcorser1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    PLEASE state "Cooley" in the video description. Those are the only car vids I watch and I almost missed this one. He is the best!! Thank you!!

  • @SS8styles
    @SS8styles 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I imagine people would prefer this over a leaf or 500e simply based on design. This is just about the only electric car you can get right now without being weird, girly, or rich

  • @scott8919
    @scott8919 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think you mean the Focus Electric, Brian. The Fusion Energi is a plug-in hybrid, not a full electric.

  • @CragScrambler
    @CragScrambler 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "Nobody uses SD cards for media". LoL @ old people.

  • @sketchpro12
    @sketchpro12 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    @cnet error in your tech talk, EPA MPGe is 116 not 112, I just picked mine up from the dealer, and the EPA rating is 116 with 83 mile range, which is perfectly fine for my 30 mile commute from SSF to the Presidio and back. The E-golf may have so so numbers but it IS the most efficient user of it's power in the compact class.

  • @maus1888
    @maus1888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "You dont get fast charge at your house" *laughs in European*

  • @podcastbard
    @podcastbard 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    with all the tech in vehicles its a wonder that they are safe and don't distract the driver. There is something that can be said by knobs and buttons.

  • @TimJoseph08031990
    @TimJoseph08031990 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Electric cars, hybrids, and direct injection engines, along with turbo and supercharged engines with idle stop/start systems helped bring down the cost of fuel and lowered the demand for fuel. The national average for gasoline prices are less than $3.00 per gallon.

  • @alexutzu24ianuarie
    @alexutzu24ianuarie 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was that so hard?? Cooley is the best, just keep him doing every single video :)

  • @SuperAngelles
    @SuperAngelles 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ha Ha Cooley Said "In The World Of The Bean Counters"... I love he marries his choice of words into hard hitting, clean, colorful phrases. Hip Hip Hurrah Brian Cooley.

  • @AlexKovshovik
    @AlexKovshovik 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brian, why do you upload the video in the "interlaced" format? It doesn't look crisp as it should look.

  • @Bchristensen
    @Bchristensen 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy does great car reviews. Thank you!

  • @Lucky8s
    @Lucky8s 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If those pie dish rims allow a car to be more aerodynamic, why don't we see them on regular gas/diesel cars?

    • @vomitkermit3446
      @vomitkermit3446 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +WuWei Xu Because the difference is marginal to the MPG, but on an EV every little bit helps because there is no charger at every street corner. So looks takes a back seat.

    • @รินทร์มีแสน
      @รินทร์มีแสน 8 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @ssj4goldengogeta
    @ssj4goldengogeta 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You mean ford focus electric Brian, not fusion

  • @Jsah11
    @Jsah11 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was hoping for a more favourable review! Is America going to get the Golf GTE I wonder, now that one would be much better!

  • @BryceLovesTech
    @BryceLovesTech 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cant wait for the Tesla model three

  • @khan-hg6em
    @khan-hg6em 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    why is it too expensive, as vw didnt had to make a new model for this, they put a battery etc in the golf,it must have saved them a bunch of money in designing etc, companies are cashing the market.

  • @bjcliving386
    @bjcliving386 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have a mk7 and use the sd slot all the time.

  • @TimYoung817
    @TimYoung817 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow this car is really unimpressive. 90 miles...are you serious? That coupled with when I saw the not one but two SD card slots for media which Brian is right, no one uses, I lost respect for this car

  • @michojeb971
    @michojeb971 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you have chosen this car over the BMW i3?

  • @Trades46
    @Trades46 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Golf GTE is the real interesting one. Too bad it is Europe only.

  • @carlosmalave540
    @carlosmalave540 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yep. Tesla's model 3 will be the true electric for the mass market. The model 3 is going to kick some a**.

    • @iwearleatherjackets1
      @iwearleatherjackets1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maybe. For all we know, considering the price Tesla is targeting, the range might not be all that stellar. Probably somewhere in 100-150 miles. They have to cut corners somewhere. Additionally, I don't think EVs are going to catch on for a while, 'cause nobody wants to wait 10+ hours to “fill up” their battery when it takes anywhere between 5-10 minutes to fill up a gasoline powered car. Battery charging stations are going to have to start popping up in the same numbers as there are gas stations and charge times are going to have to come way down. I think that's the main reason people don't buy EVs, and the lackluster range compared to a regular car. It's an iffy thing. I want EVs to be successful, but it's going to take a lot of work for them get there. Let's cross our fingers in the meantime, I suppose.

    • @mistamaog
      @mistamaog 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Leo the Weirdo they said they're targeting at least 200 miles of range. Batteries are getting do cheaper and the car will be smaller, if anything I think the other corner cut would be the motor but I still think it'll be a fast accelerating car

    • @bruintoo
      @bruintoo 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Carlos Malave No it won't. They can't sell it at a price that people will buy.

    • @GameSlimia1
      @GameSlimia1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Message Man I wish I can save money. But I'm a very busy guy. With 30minutes-1 hour to get a full charge, is too long.A gas car is only 1-2 minutes :(

    • @lowmax4431
      @lowmax4431 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      this comment aged well

  • @NorwayChallenge
    @NorwayChallenge 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why does this video look like it was shot in 2009?

  • @VoltLover00
    @VoltLover00 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fusion electric? The Fusion is a hybrid

  • @Fugue602
    @Fugue602 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally an electric car that looks good.

  • @Andrew-zv4fm
    @Andrew-zv4fm ปีที่แล้ว

    How well did they sell?

  • @elukok
    @elukok 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Come on. You can't let us watch 30 FPS after we saw what the 60 FPS is...

  • @hayksamvelyan
    @hayksamvelyan 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did he ever mention the expected range? I feel like I zoned out a lot and missed it.

    • @techontesla5284
      @techontesla5284 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hayk Samvelyan He talked about the range listen

  • @7ito1990
    @7ito1990 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    how much would it cost to have a 240 charging system?
    And a high current charger system? Is it possible to carry the high current charger system in the trunk and have charging anywere? That would be awesome for traveling

  • @lowmax4431
    @lowmax4431 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i was gonna get a used one but 70 miles of range when it was new? uhhh no lol. I wonder how the range is 7 years later.

  • @almf777
    @almf777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So is there not a usb cable anywhere?

  • @nobodyyouknow222
    @nobodyyouknow222 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Kindly come to terms with your ass for it bears you. So, there are 3 levels of regenerative braking not just one. There is probably a 10% range increase over leaf.. due to efficiencies of machine and battery design. The battery doesn't " cool itself" it is conduction cooled to the frame of the car.. with some air cooling also. The batter is NOT a Panasonic.. it is a VW proprietary design.. with ample videos of their R&D efforts here on youtube. Fit and finish is superior to us made leafs.. and handling is nimbler... not an issue unless you live in the twisties like I do. Nobody charges with 120 Volts.. unless they are stuck in gitchy goomey and cant find a dryer outlet at the motel. Fiat and other "compliance cars" aren't serious compettiton.. no volume, and not Mfr. serious intent. This is perhaps THE Serious Competition for Leaf.. because it is also a World Car - like Leaf.

  • @ilovemyevo556
    @ilovemyevo556 ปีที่แล้ว

    why do they have 2 sd card slots instead of one?

  • @BurnerProd
    @BurnerProd 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    any news on the egolf 2017 range?

  • @bryanjedi8242
    @bryanjedi8242 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I honestly think just give the e golf a couple of years. Especially once the MK8 comes out. Still though as with a lot of electric cars. Not completely practical for a lot of users. Good luck living in the midwest with any EV. Especially if you live in an apartment where overnight charging simply isn't an option. Eventually I would like an EV that is a ways off. Mostly due to my own financials but simply put EVs aren't there yet. I drive out of town once ever month or 2. I simply don't have time to recharge my car on a 3 hour drive. Then I am also doing a lot of driving in Dallas or OKC depending on where I am for the day. They need something that can deliver a solid 500-700 miles of range before I would even consider an EV. It will happen though. As for the issue related to the GOLF. VW with the MK7 really should have addressed the issues with the touchscreen head unit. As with a lot of auto makers they seem to have problems making a decent res display that is super responsive. Say what you want about an iPhone however the 1st gen iPhone had better functionality and snappiness than just about any current auto touch screen. The iphone came out in 2007 and the ipad in 2010. Plus android is great. I don't know why more auto makers don't android or qnx. Seems strange the Golf has a good look interior, steering wheel, etc. Yet it all falls flat with the touch screen in the middle. It really needs to be a 7 inch. Especially if there is navigation. I also don't understand car companies putting in SD cards in the vehicles. No one uses SD cards for that. Also VW needs to get over using their own cable and just pit in a usb port. Car companies also need to drop disc drives in their cars. Especially if they know the target audience for the vehicle is younger.

  • @MeowJW
    @MeowJW 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    90Mile range + 36K price tag = FAIL

    • @arafat464
      @arafat464 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      it ends up being 26k after tax credits but still... not happy about 90 mile range..

    • @emantabrizi
      @emantabrizi 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you want Tesla range ... you have to pay Tesla prices.

    • @arafat464
      @arafat464 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Leibowitz ugh that's VERY expensive though.... guess i'll just stick with gas...

    • @brianlastname6202
      @brianlastname6202 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      36k eGolf has 90 miles
      Tesla S which costs same as two eGolfs has 200 mile range. So add another 36k and you'll have another 100 miles

    • @gary_beniford
      @gary_beniford 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brian Pytka tesla s last I checked was 100k more like 4 e golfs and if you don't drive fast the model s could take you close to 300 miles on a single charge.

  • @Yartin
    @Yartin 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some one leave the frames at home?

  • @tomsmith3965
    @tomsmith3965 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look at that Jeep Wagoneer!!!!!

  • @DesuVR
    @DesuVR 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it just me or is saying "e-Golf" kinda funny?

  • @channelbrown7309
    @channelbrown7309 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    YOLO street at 2:02

  • @Veyronp87
    @Veyronp87 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice enough commuter car i guess

  • @Nickwithneighbors
    @Nickwithneighbors 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Golf Cart

  • @TheOscarhernandez264
    @TheOscarhernandez264 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    My i3 puts this to Shame....

  • @nobodyyouknow222
    @nobodyyouknow222 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    No Chademo fast charge is a game killer for the e-golf in California. Using an SAE connector was a big mistake for Ford and VW. This is a very good electric car, that handles well, but having to buy expensive charge cable adaptors seems to stymie owners.. so I have seen several with under 1000 miles on them for sale, less than a month after they were new. This is idiocy on the part of the buyer.. and the maker too.

  • @brettfriedman587
    @brettfriedman587 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is no ford fusion electric

  • @pooperscooper8791
    @pooperscooper8791 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    80 miles of range WTF LMAOOOOO

  • @NorwayChallenge
    @NorwayChallenge 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Americans and their 120V...

  • @FrenchValleyAirport
    @FrenchValleyAirport 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    VW interiors suck ass, cheap plastic everywhere, and look dated even when new.

    • @FrenchValleyAirport
      @FrenchValleyAirport 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      jaymum23 This car has a crap interior, why? because they're a german company trying to compete with Japanese pricing. I speak first hand because I've been to the dealership and sat and tested all their cars. They suck, total the normal person it might be overlooked, but for me I can see how cheap it is.

    • @FrenchValleyAirport
      @FrenchValleyAirport 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      jaymum23
      You just have low standards, no attention to detail, or cannot establish what materials your vehicle uses.

  • @alextheromanian
    @alextheromanian 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this shitty car misses every mark possible. crap range crap price crap weight...costs as much as a decently loaded passat...if you buy used now you can find a TDI passat for 26k which some have gotten 80 MPG with. beats a 10 hour charge wait any
    day...

  • @wigglepickle
    @wigglepickle 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Volkswagen interiors are terribly boring to look at.

    • @aliceisinchains1
      @aliceisinchains1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Jimmy Jam You are terribly boring to look at.

  • @fenix310
    @fenix310 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    it sucks