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I have had both E-Golf and Tesla Model 3, the build quality of the Golf far exceeds the model 3 by some margin. Apart from the range and “performance” the E-Golf is a significantly better car in every way in my opinion
I love my eGolf, I won’t be buying another ICE. My favourite thing about the car is it doesn’t look like an EV. I switched from a Corsa VXR with full custom exhaust, which I will miss the sound of, but it’s amazing how your driving style changes with the type of car you’re driving. And the whine from the motor when you do put the foot down or when it switches to full regen is great, makes me think I’m driving a Formula E car.
I see corsa just brought out their new EV though. Question for me is though, an eGolf, an i3 or a Bclass E , mainly going to be using it as a 2nd car for commuting to central London, as congestion charge exempt, plus the EV parking scheme in Westminster where you can pay for just 10 mins & get parking free for the maximum allocated time
My eGolf 2017 also overshines my M3P with the eGolf’s dynamic curve head lights, the way the light assist unblends other cars and a rain sensor that just works 😉
EV Steve Also the fact that the eGolf handles 100% of our daily commutes and carries 250kg less dead weight (smaller battery) makes it ~25% more energy effecient and cheaper to drive per mile and cheaper in insurerance 🤗
Totally agree wirh what you say. We have a Tesla MS for almost 3 years now. Love it, but since we got a e-golf for 1,5 years ago (2018 model) we only use the Telsa for longer trips. We are now thinking of getiting the new VW ID.3 1st Edition to replace the Tesla.
I can't thank you enough! I have rarely heard anyone who drives a Tesla speak so positively about the e-Golf. I ordered mine in October and still haven't received it :/. With each passing day, doubts grow as to whether it was the right choice to choose the e-Golf, since there are now plenty more electric cars with more range. But your video gives me courage to have made the right decision! It is a great car, which - I think - is very underestimated.
I really enjoy your videos, Steve! I recently purchased a 2017 e-golf with 13,000 miles and when I got it I took my wife outside and said “ listen to how solid this sounds when you close the door!” I’ve been beyond impressed with this car in the two months I’ve had it. I get 150 miles of range on a charge, mainly because of around town driving. So solidly built and so quiet. Such an underrated and understated vehicle. Thank you for your awesome reviews and videos!
Really glad to hear you’re enjoying the car! You’re right, it could be the most underrated EV out there. It still puts a smile on our face each time we get in. We’ve got 6 months left on our lease and may we’ll just extend it.
I absolutely get your last point, I drove an eGolf for the first time today, and I might have drained that battery a bit too fast just because that torque is something else xD I sure did give traction control it's workout. But that feeling of "oh wait, I'm at 60 mph already? When did that happen?" is absolutely worth it
Great video. I initially ordered a Model 3 some time ago to replace my Chevy Volt, but I cancelled the order in favor of an e-Golf. I've owned two other VWs in the past that I liked quite a bit, so I knew to expect the excellent build quality. The e-Golf really seems like the best bet unless someone needs more range, especially considering the price. The biggest draw to me was that the Tesla would've had a decently long wait to actually get the car, while with the e-Golf I called the dealer in the morning and drove away in the car the same evening. My only concern is that since I live in the US, getting service is a bit of a hassle. My state doesn't have any dealers that service the e-Golf, so if it ever breaks down then I'll need to get it out of state for service.
American car makers never understood pannel gaps. Most Us products are basically sloppy build . Again a super well presented video.. thanks for sharing.,
just got a brand new e-golf almost a month ago, and i love it. I'm quite surprised how much more range i'm able to squeeze out of it than the official figures. The official figure is 230km or 7.1 km/kwh. my record i set today driving home from work(30km.) in 18 degrees celsius with aircon on, normal driving mode and some hard accelerations where 8.7 km/kwh or almost 270km. Had the guess-o-meter say 290 after fully charging after a trip averaging 8.5 km/kWh
After having watched several of Steve’s videos more than once, I can’t work out why he doesn’t have at least 10 or 20 times more subscribers by now! Great videos with well presented and interesting content - from a great guy!
Hi Steve, Just bought an e golf yesterday. Took it for a test drive and just loved it. If you floor it from standstill it takes off like a scolded cat. My previous car was a golf 2.0 g.t. and that was a solid practical car that also had the ability to put a smile on your face. Thanks for the great videos Steve. Best regards John.
Love my e-Golf. I undertand it was a compliance car that grew into sort of an underground hit, deservedly so. They made about 150,000 of them by the time production wrapped up two weeks ago. If they had managed to increase the range a bit to 200 miles or so in the real world, I would consider it a perfect car. I do love the way they report efficiency (miles/kwh), mine was 4.4 until I switched out the stock tires for some stickier and better performing ones. I think looking back the simplicity of the e-Golf will be missed. I'm guessing that the ID.3 and ID.4 will have quite a few issues related to their complexity, software and new systems.
I had the eGolf here in the US, it was my gateway EV :) but a more proper comparison to a Tesla would be a Model 3/Y. I have a 2018 Model 3 and had it for 6 years now.... the MOST underrated fact about Tesla's is the: My 2018 Tesla Model 3 is a BETTER car NOW than it was new.... thanks to countless updates... for free... without hassle. My e-Golf had 2 'updates' in the 4 years I owned it, those took over 3 hours at the dealership to do and they basically were bug fixes, no new features. And the e-Golf was obsolete the moment it drove off the lot. My Tesla still does everything a new one does. (minus the external speaker... but who cares). But thanks for keeping the love of the e-golf alive! I was involved in a few e-Golf test group studies and gave them tons of feedback, sadly they didn't listen and my latest drive of an ID4 was a massive disappointment. Hoping the ID BUZZ has the bugs worked out by the time it gets Stateside this year.
Was weary of watching this Steve as my Mod3 is on order and didn't want to hear any nasties. Can live with the range honesty and the ski hole, but the panel gaps could disappoint.....and can't be unseen. Great work again fella, thanks.
Thanks Steve, loved the video. Had my eGolf since Dec and still look forward to driving it every day. Did a 4 day road trip in a Model 3 recently and was shocked at how "nervous" the autopilot was...esp overtaking lorries on a sunny motorway at 70mph. Maybe the sensitivity settings were a bit off but this phantom braking made for quite a tense drive until I got use to it (hovering my foot above the accelerator pedal every time I was overtaking just in case). So for me number 8 would be the golf adaptive cruise control, which is soooo much more refined than Tesla's basic autopilot.
another good video steve, have to agree with the door sound/cluck on the golf i had a MK4 years ago and have had two 1 series since and when i got my e-Golf the first time i closed the door it just sounded the same as my MK4 did and that was the same for the 10 years i had the car. it's tragic they're not continuing the e-golf i they could've improved the range it would be the perfect ev
Thank you! Agreed, they should have carried it on for another generation as a ‘transition’ for people. I’m looking forward to the ID range, but they look like EV’s. Not everyone wants that.
BTW also love how much easier it is on the eGolf to simple unlock and unplug the charge plug compared to our Tesla M3P whereabouts you either have to enter the car, wake the touch screen to push unlock charge port or pull out the iPhone and wait to wake the car and unlock charge port from the Tesla App. Also the way the rear facing camera always is clean when reversing opposition on the M3P when driving on rainy dads.
Totally agree, that VW should NOT have stopped manufacturing the e-golf. The golf has been around for years & has a huge following. The e-golf is 'put-together' perfectly. VW's id.3 looks ok, but the inside design is like done by a 4 yr old with lego. I would be embarrassed to sit in it or even offer someone a drive in it.
I have the mk7.5 GTE advance Steve and it’s just as much fun to drive as the EGolf. I know what u mean about the fun factor , test drove an EGolf before going Hybrid GTE and the wheel spin was comical.Loved it
Don’t tell anyone (I’m EV Steve after all), but I think the GTE is a brilliant car! Unlike many hybrids, you can set it to just run on electric (I think) so essentially fully EV on a short enough commute.
EV Steve yes only 30 mile range but it’s awesome for short trips to town and school runs etc, charges fully from zero to full in 90 minutes on my 7KW podpoint at home. 204bhp with the 1.4 TSI mated to it with GTE mode being almost GTI performance. Mine has Dynamic chassis control fitted so it goes round corners spiritedly 😂😎 Great channel by the way Steve 👍👍
We had a golf and a model 3, the model 3 is replaced quite some time, the golf is still with us. Such an amazing car 👍 (tesla didn’t have car play/android Auto, which was a total bummer, we thought it would be standard by now)
Despite is not audible in the video... I know what you mean about the doors closing. ;-) I have a Golf GTE... and the quality is the same, very good indeed.
Thanks for this video. I'm considering the Id3 or Tesla Model 3 but I've had questions about long term, as I'm using my own money to buy it. This has helped. I drive a VW now and I love the build quality of these cars. Great video.
Glad it’s helped! To throw a spanner in the works. The Model 3 is the best built Tesla so far and if costs were similar, I would 100% go for the Tesla Model 3 over the ID3 due to the continuous software updates and charging network. (I do really like the ID3 as well though)
Just bought a egolf on carvana. I'm a little worried what the battery life will be on its 15,000 miles. But I have 7 days to check it out and I hope I fall in live with it.
If you are consistent in the way you drive, the E-golf definately shows a near true to life range. When that's said the range still varies immensely according to the weather conditions. I can get between 100 to 185 miles of range depending on weather.
One thing i feel like the golf is better is the feeling of space, the fesla feels empty but the volkswagen feels full like if there is a lot of car between you and outside
Just bought my first EV and it's an e golf SEL premium......I'm hooked on EV's now and won't go back to ICE cars, and will be trying the model S in the future.......I'm hoping I will not be disappointed......lol. Thanks for your perspective.
My E-Golf will be replaced by a Tesla Model 3 in December. The E-Golf was my first EV, however apart from the range (which by far does not come near to the figures which are mentioned by VW) I never had a real feeling with the Golf (which was in fact the 1st time drving cars in almost 40 years; from the Alfasud to for example Mazda6 and my last 2 Audi A4's).
The I-Pace is a lovely car! Certainly better build quality than a Model S or X. Here’s why I went for a Tesla, see what you think of this: ua-cam.com/video/go__RCPd920/v-deo.html
The reason I did not get a Tesla S nearly 7 years ago when I bought my first BEV (= fullly electric) is because in this tiny country (Netherlands), parking lots are also small; the Tesla cannot be parked in more than half the countries' parkings. At that time the rearview mirrors could not even retract. Too wide and too long (and expensive). I got an BMWi3, later an eGolf; the latter is light years ahead in driving manners vs the i3. The i3 is the name BMW not worthy: sails all over the place, while the eGolf is steadfast like on rails.
I looked at the iPace recently, BUT it is a UK car where people drive on the wrong side of the road (left instead of right), so the charging pont is also left. I have my own charging pole at home installed on the right. So I can park near the wall including the charging cabinet, get out at the left (driving position) and charge. Additionally the iPace charging is in the left front, not rear. For the iPace I would need OR a very long extension cable, OR occupy my entire parking lot at home to get out of the car and charge while visitors trip over the charging cable. I agree, that is my location at home; not applicable to everybody. But the left hand driver position in all of Europe except the UK, plus the charging point on the same side is not handy at all; for left hand driving the charging should be on the right side and vice-versa.
I've got a 2019. I have an itch to buy a new car, but I suspect I would have serious regrets giving up this trusty, capable, practical car. What' EV is out there that makes more sense than an eGolf for 99% of people's needs?
I enjoy both my cars, my egolf is better than expected & my skoda superb is also great & if I could convert the superb to electric & get the same mileage I think I would. I know what you mean about personality as I do find myself talking to them especially if the sat nav is giving directions & i decided to use a different route I'll normally say " no I'll go this way" I guess this is why Herbie was a beetle.
Great video - thanks for your thoughts Steve. I've had two VWs recently (currently own a Tiguan) and have been very pleased with their build quality and reliability. I'd REALLY like to add an e-Golf to my garage for commuting to work. BUT, I live in the humid, coastal area of Texas where reliable air conditioning is a must. Any thoughts or links to information on performance of air conditioning in the e-Golf? And impact on range? I presume the AC would perform as well as in an ICE golf, but would impact range. My commute is 25 miles total round trip - so my range requirement isn't huge - just want to know that on 95 F degree days I'll be able to stay comfortable, even if a bad traffic situation makes the trip take 40-60 minutes.
My e-golf is waiting for me in another state in Europe because of..Covid-19. Thanks a lot for your incredible interesting comments. My dream is Tesla, of course, but for what I need, in 80 percent of time e-Golf can do the job, I'm sure. I will report latter - after ending of lockdown. Best regards, Igor.
Thanks so much for the video. I'm thinking about buying an E-golf but I make a 120 mile journey to my in-laws sometimes. There's fast charging along the way. I know the Tesla would be vastly superior to the e-golf but is that fast charging something you'd be willing to struggle through once a month or so or would you stick with a petrol car (my 2016 mazda which has nothing wrong with it) until you could afford the Tesla? Thanks so much again.
Hi! You’ll make the 120 mile journey in the summer but will have to stop in the winter. Not for long long. Public charging is simple and just time it with a natural break and all will be good. I’ve got some videos here about our trips and planning longer journeys. All the best! ua-cam.com/play/PLvWIWt_PRaIU-_opZU2BWUgxJ6QjLKvnc.html
It's a very good time to buy an e-Golf as they are end of life and VW dealerships are doing some great deals. If you take it easy on motorways (60 mph) you should easily do 120 miles without a recharge. I regularly do 2 trips a week to the in-laws (35 miles each way / 140 total) without a recharge in summer, I love to push the range to the limit, in the winter with rain it might get a little tight but should be do-able. Obviously recharging will depend on whether you are staying at the in-laws overnight when a trickle charge overnight will suffice or if you are coming back the same day. In the latter case fast / rapid charge as close to your destination as possible so you have enough to get back home without stopping. Ultimately its about planning your charging and trying it out. I would highly recommend getting an e-Golf for so many reasons not least is to do 150 miles it will cost about £2.25 (32 kW at £0.07 / kW night tariff at home).
hi Steve im on the edge of buying e golf with heat pump,could you please tell me,and i know you will be honest,if I’m driving my 2.0ltr tai on the country roads,bear in mind i am 66 and freewheele as much as i can,if i get behind someone doing 40 on a sixty road,which i will be doing 50 ash and i want to pass,safly on a strate i am confident i can wiz past,so whats the e golf like for overtaking in that situation,
Yes you’ll be fine. The pick up on the eGolf is really good. It’s not super powerful so you start to notice it doesn’t shoot off at say 70mph, but at 40-60 I think you’ll raise an eyebrow. For perspective, on a really wet smooth road, I’ve floored it at 40mph and the wheels spun a bit 😂. Enjoy the car!
@@benderdiver Hi, Yes we still have and ands still love it. Its due to go back Dec 24th but I think we might extend the lease. How's it going with yours?
I had an E Golf recently for a day, very impressive car. I was disappointed with the range though, everytime I put the heating on it would drop 30 plus miles. Very well made vehicle, super comfortable and its acceleration is amazing!
We have had an e-Golf for almost 2 years, ordered new and specified the heat pump (£800 option). When you switch the heating on you loose 1 or 2 miles range and as stated in the video the GOM is very accurate in its predictions from fully charged to almost empty. I regularly get 155 - 160 miles real range from a full charge (in summer about 140 in winter). The car has now done 25,000 miles and there has been no discernible drop in the range / battery degradation. I have to say that I tend to drive it as economically as I can just to see how far I can go and have no qualms with getting home with less than 10 miles range! No anxiety at all. It's a fabulous car and costs very little to run.
The two replies (EV Steve +RJPick) are both wrong. Do not express the loss in miles (or km) but in percentage of range left. Suppose you have 20 miles left; when you then start the heating system, according to EV Steve, loosing 30 miles, your car would die then & there. Expressed in a percentage of range left would be much better. In brief: I loose approx. 10% of left-over range to maybe 15% in freezing weather. I had a BMWi3 for 3 years and now since 3 years an eGolf. The latter is vastly better in all aspects: the eGolf is by far underrated.
I have to say I think Tesla has done a great job of charging network, something other car makers like Jaguar need to get sorted. The one other concern I have with Tesla is warranty work and services as there are no Tesla dealers around N Wales.
I was with you until you practically said the Tesla is a better drive than BMW. I really liked this video but im sorry, that statement threw away some of your credibility.
You only look at the car in the view of the old way. The new way ist mainly the electronical, software, recharging and connectivity topic. And there Tesla is lightyears ahead!
The things that the Golf allegedly does better are so trivial.... compared to the basic things it does not have compared to the Tesla... A battery the size of a laptops with NO thermal management, slow charging no matter if it is AC or DC, NO performance what so ever, no frunk, no internet connectivity, infotainment reminiscent of a 15 year old car, not built as an EV from the ground-up, and I could go on forever. The E-Golf is very sweet and all, but it cannot hold a candle to the Tesla
I have an eGolf: no battery mgnmnt (correct) but has internet (needs a password you get from VW), the DAB+ infotainment system from a well known Danish brand is superb and the cost is less than half the |Tesla S.
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The e-Golf is such an underrated car. All your points show how great an overall car it really is
I have had both E-Golf and Tesla Model 3, the build quality of the Golf far exceeds the model 3 by some margin. Apart from the range and “performance” the E-Golf is a significantly better car in every way in my opinion
@@haydensmith888 Agree to 100 %
I love my eGolf, I won’t be buying another ICE. My favourite thing about the car is it doesn’t look like an EV. I switched from a Corsa VXR with full custom exhaust, which I will miss the sound of, but it’s amazing how your driving style changes with the type of car you’re driving. And the whine from the motor when you do put the foot down or when it switches to full regen is great, makes me think I’m driving a Formula E car.
its so relaxing to drive
I see corsa just brought out their new EV though. Question for me is though, an eGolf, an i3 or a Bclass E , mainly going to be using it as a 2nd car for commuting to central London, as congestion charge exempt, plus the EV parking scheme in Westminster where you can pay for just 10 mins & get parking free for the maximum allocated time
My eGolf 2017 also overshines my M3P with the eGolf’s dynamic curve head lights, the way the light assist unblends other cars and a rain sensor that just works 😉
Good points!
EV Steve Also the fact that the eGolf handles 100% of our daily commutes and carries 250kg less dead weight (smaller battery) makes it ~25% more energy effecient and cheaper to drive per mile and cheaper in insurerance 🤗
Totally agree wirh what you say. We have a Tesla MS for almost 3 years now. Love it, but since we got a e-golf for 1,5 years ago (2018 model) we only use the Telsa for longer trips. We are now thinking of getiting the new VW ID.3 1st Edition to replace the Tesla.
Boom Chakalaka i will swap my e golf with your ms anyday
I can't thank you enough! I have rarely heard anyone who drives a Tesla speak so positively about the e-Golf. I ordered mine in October and still haven't received it :/. With each passing day, doubts grow as to whether it was the right choice to choose the e-Golf, since there are now plenty more electric cars with more range. But your video gives me courage to have made the right decision! It is a great car, which - I think - is very underestimated.
I really enjoy your videos, Steve! I recently purchased a 2017 e-golf with 13,000 miles and when I got it I took my wife outside and said “ listen to how solid this sounds when you close the door!” I’ve been beyond impressed with this car in the two months I’ve had it. I get 150 miles of range on a charge, mainly because of around town driving. So solidly built and so quiet. Such an underrated and understated vehicle. Thank you for your awesome reviews and videos!
Really glad to hear you’re enjoying the car!
You’re right, it could be the most underrated EV out there. It still puts a smile on our face each time we get in.
We’ve got 6 months left on our lease and may we’ll just extend it.
I absolutely get your last point, I drove an eGolf for the first time today, and I might have drained that battery a bit too fast just because that torque is something else xD I sure did give traction control it's workout. But that feeling of "oh wait, I'm at 60 mph already? When did that happen?" is absolutely worth it
Great video. I initially ordered a Model 3 some time ago to replace my Chevy Volt, but I cancelled the order in favor of an e-Golf. I've owned two other VWs in the past that I liked quite a bit, so I knew to expect the excellent build quality. The e-Golf really seems like the best bet unless someone needs more range, especially considering the price. The biggest draw to me was that the Tesla would've had a decently long wait to actually get the car, while with the e-Golf I called the dealer in the morning and drove away in the car the same evening. My only concern is that since I live in the US, getting service is a bit of a hassle. My state doesn't have any dealers that service the e-Golf, so if it ever breaks down then I'll need to get it out of state for service.
American car makers never understood pannel gaps.
Most Us products are basically sloppy build .
Again a super well presented video.. thanks for sharing.,
just got a brand new e-golf almost a month ago, and i love it. I'm quite surprised how much more range i'm able to squeeze out of it than the official figures. The official figure is 230km or 7.1 km/kwh. my record i set today driving home from work(30km.) in 18 degrees celsius with aircon on, normal driving mode and some hard accelerations where 8.7 km/kwh or almost 270km. Had the guess-o-meter say 290 after fully charging after a trip averaging 8.5 km/kWh
After having watched several of Steve’s videos more than once, I can’t work out why he doesn’t have at least 10 or 20 times more subscribers by now!
Great videos with well presented and interesting content - from a great guy!
Maybe one day!
Great video Ev Steve. We bought E Golf 4 weeks ago and you are so correct. The E golf is a great car.
Hi Steve, Just bought an e golf yesterday. Took it for a test drive and just loved it. If you floor it from standstill it takes off like a scolded cat. My previous car was a golf 2.0 g.t. and that was a solid practical car that also had the ability to put a smile on your face. Thanks for the great videos Steve. Best regards John.
Brilliant! Glad you're loving it!
I've got an e-Golf and I would concur with everything you said: superb quality!
I'm sure it was the 2000s when the "sounds just like a Golf" advert was a thing, cos I can remember it haha
Thank you - great little video with some original points. Really looking forward to getting my eGolf soon!
Love my e-Golf. I undertand it was a compliance car that grew into sort of an underground hit, deservedly so. They made about 150,000 of them by the time production wrapped up two weeks ago. If they had managed to increase the range a bit to 200 miles or so in the real world, I would consider it a perfect car. I do love the way they report efficiency (miles/kwh), mine was 4.4 until I switched out the stock tires for some stickier and better performing ones. I think looking back the simplicity of the e-Golf will be missed. I'm guessing that the ID.3 and ID.4 will have quite a few issues related to their complexity, software and new systems.
I had the eGolf here in the US, it was my gateway EV :) but a more proper comparison to a Tesla would be a Model 3/Y. I have a 2018 Model 3 and had it for 6 years now.... the MOST underrated fact about Tesla's is the: My 2018 Tesla Model 3 is a BETTER car NOW than it was new.... thanks to countless updates... for free... without hassle. My e-Golf had 2 'updates' in the 4 years I owned it, those took over 3 hours at the dealership to do and they basically were bug fixes, no new features. And the e-Golf was obsolete the moment it drove off the lot. My Tesla still does everything a new one does. (minus the external speaker... but who cares). But thanks for keeping the love of the e-golf alive! I was involved in a few e-Golf test group studies and gave them tons of feedback, sadly they didn't listen and my latest drive of an ID4 was a massive disappointment. Hoping the ID BUZZ has the bugs worked out by the time it gets Stateside this year.
Great points. Thank you for your enthusiasm! The e-Golf is brilliant but I suspect does not make VW much profit.
The e-Golf will pay off for them huge in the long run, as it was a proving ground for their new EV offerings.
@@DrStrange1966 Agreed. I can only hope the ID.3 eventually makes it to the USA as the e-Golf replacement.
Was weary of watching this Steve as my Mod3 is on order and didn't want to hear any nasties. Can live with the range honesty and the ski hole, but the panel gaps could disappoint.....and can't be unseen. Great work again fella, thanks.
Thanks! Model 3 has less gaps! 😂
Thanks Steve, loved the video. Had my eGolf since Dec and still look forward to driving it every day. Did a 4 day road trip in a Model 3 recently and was shocked at how "nervous" the autopilot was...esp overtaking lorries on a sunny motorway at 70mph. Maybe the sensitivity settings were a bit off but this phantom braking made for quite a tense drive until I got use to it (hovering my foot above the accelerator pedal every time I was overtaking just in case). So for me number 8 would be the golf adaptive cruise control, which is soooo much more refined than Tesla's basic autopilot.
another good video steve, have to agree with the door sound/cluck on the golf i had a MK4 years ago and have had two 1 series since and when i got my e-Golf the first time i closed the door it just sounded the same as my MK4 did and that was the same for the 10 years i had the car.
it's tragic they're not continuing the e-golf i they could've improved the range it would be the perfect ev
Thank you!
Agreed, they should have carried it on for another generation as a ‘transition’ for people.
I’m looking forward to the ID range, but they look like EV’s. Not everyone wants that.
BTW also love how much easier it is on the eGolf to simple unlock and unplug the charge plug compared to our Tesla M3P whereabouts you either have to enter the car, wake the touch screen to push unlock charge port or pull out the iPhone and wait to wake the car and unlock charge port from the Tesla App. Also the way the rear facing camera always is clean when reversing opposition on the M3P when driving on rainy dads.
Top video Steve!
Totally agree, that VW should NOT have stopped manufacturing the e-golf. The golf has been around for years & has a huge following. The e-golf is 'put-together' perfectly. VW's id.3 looks ok, but the inside design is like done by a 4 yr old with lego. I would be embarrassed to sit in it or even offer someone a drive in it.
I love my e-Golf💕💕💕💕
great video, really enjoyed it, different aspects and views from different car reviews i’ve watched before, keep up the good work !
Like the enthusiasm...
It’s nice to get out of the house! Even if it’s just to my drive!
Another feature is Apple CarPlay (or the Android Auto). I use it on every drive and would not consider a car without it.
I have the mk7.5 GTE advance Steve and it’s just as much fun to drive as the EGolf. I know what u mean about the fun factor , test drove an EGolf before going Hybrid GTE and the wheel spin was comical.Loved it
Don’t tell anyone (I’m EV Steve after all), but I think the GTE is a brilliant car!
Unlike many hybrids, you can set it to just run on electric (I think) so essentially fully EV on a short enough commute.
EV Steve yes only 30 mile range but it’s awesome for short trips to town and school runs etc, charges fully from zero to full in 90 minutes on my 7KW podpoint at home. 204bhp with the 1.4 TSI mated to it with GTE mode being almost GTI performance. Mine has Dynamic chassis control fitted so it goes round corners spiritedly 😂😎
Great channel by the way Steve 👍👍
Headlights and Apple CarPlay and the incredible load capacity of a golf are big ones for me.
We had a golf and a model 3, the model 3 is replaced quite some time, the golf is still with us. Such an amazing car 👍 (tesla didn’t have car play/android Auto, which was a total bummer, we thought it would be standard by now)
Despite is not audible in the video... I know what you mean about the doors closing. ;-)
I have a Golf GTE... and the quality is the same, very good indeed.
Thanks for this video. I'm considering the Id3 or Tesla Model 3 but I've had questions about long term, as I'm using my own money to buy it. This has helped. I drive a VW now and I love the build quality of these cars. Great video.
Glad it’s helped!
To throw a spanner in the works. The Model 3 is the best built Tesla so far and if costs were similar, I would 100% go for the Tesla Model 3 over the ID3 due to the continuous software updates and charging network. (I do really like the ID3 as well though)
This is for my Model S but will explain a lot of what I mean: ua-cam.com/video/go__RCPd920/v-deo.html
Just bought a egolf on carvana. I'm a little worried what the battery life will be on its 15,000 miles. But I have 7 days to check it out and I hope I fall in live with it.
If you are consistent in the way you drive, the E-golf definately shows a near true to life range. When that's said the range still varies immensely according to the weather conditions. I can get between 100 to 185 miles of range depending on weather.
185 is very good! We’re between 95-140.
I am soooo glad i watched this one… now i know i am
Going to buy A labrador tomorrow😂😂🤣
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The door closing is something I put a lot of stock into, also.
One thing i feel like the golf is better is the feeling of space, the fesla feels empty but the volkswagen feels full like if there is a lot of car between you and outside
You are sub-zero cool. Keep up the good work. I am waiting for my eGolf to come next week, your channel convinced me
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Do you ever get angry? :)
Just bought a used e-golf and I love it! Its so sexy and it always makes me smile!
Just bought my first EV and it's an e golf SEL premium......I'm hooked on EV's now and won't go back to ICE cars, and will be trying the model S in the future.......I'm hoping I will not be disappointed......lol. Thanks for your perspective.
You’ll love both cars!
I’ve just finished filming ‘5 Ways the e-Golf Beats the eTron’ today.
EV’s are the future!
NEDC= Not Even Damn Close
WLTP = Way Less Than Predicted
I enjoyed the quirky review.
My E-Golf will be replaced by a Tesla Model 3 in December. The E-Golf was my first EV, however apart from the range (which by far does not come near to the figures which are mentioned by VW) I never had a real feeling with the Golf (which was in fact the 1st time drving cars in almost 40 years; from the Alfasud to for example Mazda6 and my last 2 Audi A4's).
After listening to your comments on the Tesla it makes even more pleased I bought my Jaguar I-Pace.
The I-Pace is a lovely car!
Certainly better build quality than a Model S or X.
Here’s why I went for a Tesla, see what you think of this: ua-cam.com/video/go__RCPd920/v-deo.html
The reason I did not get a Tesla S nearly 7 years ago when I bought my first BEV (= fullly electric) is because in this tiny country (Netherlands), parking lots are also small; the Tesla cannot be parked in more than half the countries' parkings. At that time the rearview mirrors could not even retract. Too wide and too long (and expensive). I got an BMWi3, later an eGolf; the latter is light years ahead in driving manners vs the i3. The i3 is the name BMW not worthy: sails all over the place, while the eGolf is steadfast like on rails.
I looked at the iPace recently, BUT it is a UK car where people drive on the wrong side of the road (left instead of right), so the charging pont is also left. I have my own charging pole at home installed on the right. So I can park near the wall including the charging cabinet, get out at the left (driving position) and charge. Additionally the iPace charging is in the left front, not rear. For the iPace I would need OR a very long extension cable, OR occupy my entire parking lot at home to get out of the car and charge while visitors trip over the charging cable. I agree, that is my location at home; not applicable to everybody. But the left hand driver position in all of Europe except the UK, plus the charging point on the same side is not handy at all; for left hand driving the charging should be on the right side and vice-versa.
Had no real reason to watch this, but really enjoyed the bants. 👍
Thanks Bruce!
I've got a 2019. I have an itch to buy a new car, but I suspect I would have serious regrets giving up this trusty, capable, practical car. What' EV is out there that makes more sense than an eGolf for 99% of people's needs?
You should do a video on 20 ways your Tesla is better than your egolf.
Thanks bro for the info
I enjoy both my cars, my egolf is better than expected & my skoda superb is also great & if I could convert the superb to electric & get the same mileage I think I would. I know what you mean about personality as I do find myself talking to them especially if the sat nav is giving directions & i decided to use a different route I'll normally say " no I'll go this way" I guess this is why Herbie was a beetle.
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Great video - thanks for your thoughts Steve. I've had two VWs recently (currently own a Tiguan) and have been very pleased with their build quality and reliability. I'd REALLY like to add an e-Golf to my garage for commuting to work. BUT, I live in the humid, coastal area of Texas where reliable air conditioning is a must. Any thoughts or links to information on performance of air conditioning in the e-Golf? And impact on range? I presume the AC would perform as well as in an ICE golf, but would impact range. My commute is 25 miles total round trip - so my range requirement isn't huge - just want to know that on 95 F degree days I'll be able to stay comfortable, even if a bad traffic situation makes the trip take 40-60 minutes.
For the conversion for the tesla just do 1/0.watthours per mile
e.g for 350wh/mile do 1/0.350 = 2.857 miles per kWh.
Thanks!
I’d still prefer miles per kWh though.
7:10 ... the e-Golf still has 31.5 kWh usable battery capacity 😉
Nice one Steve
My e-golf is waiting for me in another state in Europe because of..Covid-19. Thanks a lot for your incredible interesting comments. My dream is Tesla, of course, but for what I need, in 80 percent of time e-Golf can do the job, I'm sure. I will report latter - after ending of lockdown. Best regards, Igor.
You’ll love it Igor. The e-Golf is an epic EV!
Thanks so much for the video. I'm thinking about buying an E-golf but I make a 120 mile journey to my in-laws sometimes. There's fast charging along the way. I know the Tesla would be vastly superior to the e-golf but is that fast charging something you'd be willing to struggle through once a month or so or would you stick with a petrol car (my 2016 mazda which has nothing wrong with it) until you could afford the Tesla? Thanks so much again.
Hi!
You’ll make the 120 mile journey in the summer but will have to stop in the winter.
Not for long long.
Public charging is simple and just time it with a natural break and all will be good.
I’ve got some videos here about our trips and planning longer journeys.
All the best!
ua-cam.com/play/PLvWIWt_PRaIU-_opZU2BWUgxJ6QjLKvnc.html
It's a very good time to buy an e-Golf as they are end of life and VW dealerships are doing some great deals. If you take it easy on motorways (60 mph) you should easily do 120 miles without a recharge. I regularly do 2 trips a week to the in-laws (35 miles each way / 140 total) without a recharge in summer, I love to push the range to the limit, in the winter with rain it might get a little tight but should be do-able. Obviously recharging will depend on whether you are staying at the in-laws overnight when a trickle charge overnight will suffice or if you are coming back the same day. In the latter case fast / rapid charge as close to your destination as possible so you have enough to get back home without stopping. Ultimately its about planning your charging and trying it out. I would highly recommend getting an e-Golf for so many reasons not least is to do 150 miles it will cost about £2.25 (32 kW at £0.07 / kW night tariff at home).
hi Steve im on the edge of buying e golf with heat pump,could you please tell me,and i know you will be honest,if I’m driving my 2.0ltr tai on the country roads,bear in mind i am 66 and freewheele as much as i can,if i get behind someone doing 40 on a sixty road,which i will be doing 50 ash and i want to pass,safly on a strate i am confident i can wiz past,so whats the e golf like for overtaking in that situation,
Yes you’ll be fine.
The pick up on the eGolf is really good.
It’s not super powerful so you start to notice it doesn’t shoot off at say 70mph, but at 40-60 I think you’ll raise an eyebrow.
For perspective, on a really wet smooth road, I’ve floored it at 40mph and the wheels spun a bit 😂.
Enjoy the car!
@@SteveJulien thanks,
@@SteveJulien hi s&j did you keep the e golf or have you got something els
@@benderdiver Hi, Yes we still have and ands still love it. Its due to go back Dec 24th but I think we might extend the lease. How's it going with yours?
Sounds as if it’s all but impossible to drive on a snowy road
I had an E Golf recently for a day, very impressive car. I was disappointed with the range though, everytime I put the heating on it would drop 30 plus miles.
Very well made vehicle, super comfortable and its acceleration is amazing!
Totally agree on both points. We dont have a heat pump and I think that would help but havent tested.
We have had an e-Golf for almost 2 years, ordered new and specified the heat pump (£800 option). When you switch the heating on you loose 1 or 2 miles range and as stated in the video the GOM is very accurate in its predictions from fully charged to almost empty. I regularly get 155 - 160 miles real range from a full charge (in summer about 140 in winter). The car has now done 25,000 miles and there has been no discernible drop in the range / battery degradation. I have to say that I tend to drive it as economically as I can just to see how far I can go and have no qualms with getting home with less than 10 miles range! No anxiety at all. It's a fabulous car and costs very little to run.
The two replies (EV Steve +RJPick) are both wrong. Do not express the loss in miles (or km) but in percentage of range left.
Suppose you have 20 miles left; when you then start the heating system, according to EV Steve, loosing 30 miles, your car would die then & there. Expressed in a percentage of range left would be much better. In brief: I loose approx. 10% of left-over range to maybe 15% in freezing weather. I had a BMWi3 for 3 years and now since 3 years an eGolf. The latter is vastly better in all aspects: the eGolf is by far underrated.
We never ever used an armrest!
I have to say I think Tesla has done a great job of charging network, something other car makers like Jaguar need to get sorted. The one other concern I have with Tesla is warranty work and services as there are no Tesla dealers around N Wales.
I was with you until you practically said the Tesla is a better drive than BMW. I really liked this video but im sorry, that statement threw away some of your credibility.
You only look at the car in the view of the old way. The new way ist mainly the electronical, software, recharging and connectivity topic. And there Tesla is lightyears ahead!
You’ll love this one! ua-cam.com/video/go__RCPd920/v-deo.html
tesla is not a old company its new
The things that the Golf allegedly does better are so trivial.... compared to the basic things it does not have compared to the Tesla... A battery the size of a laptops with NO thermal management, slow charging no matter if it is AC or DC, NO performance what so ever, no frunk, no internet connectivity, infotainment reminiscent of a 15 year old car, not built as an EV from the ground-up, and I could go on forever. The E-Golf is very sweet and all, but it cannot hold a candle to the Tesla
Both are great cars and you’ll really like this video: ua-cam.com/video/go__RCPd920/v-deo.html
I have an eGolf: no battery mgnmnt (correct) but has internet (needs a password you get from VW), the DAB+ infotainment system from a well known Danish brand is superb and the cost is less than half the |Tesla S.
@@belgianbuzzer and what we'll known Danish brand would that be, I'm Danish btw 😉
@@skodbolle Dynaudio. They had a contract with VW for a few years to deliver their car-audio's.
Today it is, for certain models, Beats.
@@belgianbuzzer Yeah then you get decent speakers, but the infotainment it self i prehistoric compared to a Tesla