The car has a claimed range of 189km, and can be charged from a normal household AC socket in 13 hours. A higher-output dedicated charging station available to buyers free from the ESB will charge from flat in eight hours. Using a fast-charge DC unit, such as available at many public spaces, will provide up to 80 percent of capacity in 35 minutes.
Volkswagen says the running costs of the e-Golf can be as low as €1.27 per 100km, compared to €5.77 for a diesel version, or €7.80 for the TSI petrol car.
Selectable economy profiles can increase the range in suitable driving conditions, while a €1,004 heat-pump option can provide heating and air-conditioning in cold weather without depending on the electric power, adding up to 20 percent to the car's range in winter.
The e-Golf is available for test drive from Frank Keane Volkswagen on the Long Mile Road in Dublin, the dedicated e-Gold retailer in Ireland.
