Hi Steve, you forgot Number Sixteen: The e-Golf is extremly quiet inside. The engineers did a fantastic job when it comes to NVH (noise, vibration, harshness). My e-Golf is more quiet than my Tesla. Greetings from Germany
The e-Golf is kind of a starter drug for driving electric 😅 I also own one and what should I say... I would never buy a car with combustion engine again. If the e-Golf would have a 50 or 60 kWh battery, it would be really perfect!
My favourite was your last final positive thing about the E-Golf. That was brilliant! Made me LOL! I am a brand new Canadian 2020 E-Golf Owner. Just bought it today! Your are wonderful!
@@SteveJulien Hey Steve, would love for you to make another e-golf video. For example here are just 2 things I learned from your videos: 1) I didn't know that there was an extra cubby hole under the tech screen. I was so happy to learn that from your u-tube! 2) I had to google how to put the back windshield wiper on - I just couldn't figure that one out on my own... I know this is probably a 'should know' item and most likely why you didn't include that bit 3) Question: To pre-heat the car and NOT use battery I'm assuming the car needs to be plugged in, right? Thus the power is drawn from the house? That's all I can think of for now but please consider one more e-Golf video for us slow learners. Keeping in mind this is just day 5 of my ownership! Thanks!
You're right about BMWs, people assume you want to race or something, which is funny because I drive my 530e almost exclusively on electricity around town, which gets maybe 9 seconds 0-60.
All these problems, I either haven’t had them, or haven’t been bothered by them. Except the heating system, which I haven’t quite got the hang of yet. Despite two years of newer cars coming out, my choice of an EV to buy would probably be still be a used second gen eGolf. I hope the ID’s are as good.
i am missing two further points: #1 the noise - well there is almost no noise and #2 the super soft steering. One small finger steering. Both makes this a perfect city car !
Informative Video. Ive just applied for a E Golf through the NHS lease scheme. Never drove an electric car before so this should be an experience!!! Many thanks for the video. Very informative
Really enjoyed this video! Getting my e-Golf this coming monday and can't wait to dive into into it :) It's the e-Golf Exclusive 2020 mod maxed out with equipment and champagne/silver color. And it's my first e-car awsell. Thanks again this video was very helpfull and a joy! :)
Another great video Steve , always so real and down to earth ! I'm new to the e-golf , bought my 2109 model just at the beginning of March this year, absolutely loving it ! I'm one of your small percentage of women viewers by the way , cant remember which of your videos mentioned that ... but here I am ! Keep on making these great veiews !
Hi Steve, thanks for letting us know about all the pro's and con's of the e-Golf. My e-Golf is arriving at the end of June. They finally restarted their factories in Germany. Thanks to you i already know a lot of the car. Cheers!
I do wish there was a driving mode you could set yourself and that it stuck in. I quite like the sedate nature of eco and eco + occasionally but I'd like that setting but with full HVAC.
Brilliant video Steve, if may l say a tad picky. But as l haven't taken possession of my e golf yet, what do I know. Really well presented mate. Have you thought about sending some of your reviews to t.v. companies etc. Might have a new or second career calling. Regards John.
another great video steve, i didn't know about the putting straight into reverse without using the break first, one thing that i don't like/prefer to my 1 series in regards to the active cruise control is, on the vw it shows you when a cars detected and then the notification disappears. on my old 1 series once it detects a car it illuminates a car on the dash to show this and stays there until the car has either changed lanes or out of range
Hi! I think either will be a great choice. Here’s my other e-Golf videos of you need more info. ua-cam.com/play/PLvWIWt_PRaIU-_opZU2BWUgxJ6QjLKvnc.html
Another cool feature which is worth mentioned is that the e-Golf self activates regen if it approaches roundabouts, junctions, cities with speed limits. Even if you are in D, which means no regen, the e-Golf uses navigation data to change the regen depending on your current location. But I'm not quite sure if that is the case for the "basic" model. We don't have that one in Germany. it's only sold here with the Discover Pro with a larger screen.
My golf tai £10. 100 miles with the Prius plug in press a button on key and it heats or cools without being plugged in Or you can preprogramme it but I enjoyed you videos I’m torn at moment drove e golf for two days fell in love then they stopped production the golf 8 is cheap and nasty all stripped out just found two egoless new with heat pumps but I am so annoyed at vw for what they have done to golf 8 I want egolf but may get Prius plug in
Thanks Phil! Hope you’re well. It’s picking up which is nice. 274 subs in the last 28 days and 2,700 watch hours which is making me happy. It’s been bloody slow up to that point 😂
I do appreciate this video. I was looking at an id3 but 30000€ after taxes and a 9 month waiting list I was looking at an egolf at the same dealership. 22000€ 8000km and has the heat pump and virtual cockpit. Your videos are helping me like this car a lot more. I don’t have range anxiety because where I live in Germany charging ports and electric cars are in abundance so I think I’ll get the egolf.
Hi thanks for your video, I am considering buying a used e golf as my first ev. My driving needs are a bit unusual in that I drive about 10 miles into work on a Monday and don't drive the car back home till Saturday. Does the charge level on the e golf drop if it's not used for a few days or a week? Thanks for making very informative content. Mike T.
Hi Dazza, Hope you’re well. Yes, you can just rapid (DC) charge all the time but it’s not the best for the battery health long term. Ideally, you would want to mix it up with slow/fast (AC) charging as well. Many places offer 7kw fast charging for free such a work places, shopping centres and work car parks etc that will add around 25 miles of range an hour whilst you work, shop etc. I would say you’d ideally want to be charging there as much as possible if it’s easy to, to balance the DC charging. Have a look at Plug Life Television at Dr Euan McTurks videos. He’s a battery scientist and has lots of videos on maintaining good battery health.
@@SteveJulien ok thanks for the detailed information.Im very interested in the car but I'm in an apartment .Im not allowed install a charge point because the lead would have go over the foot path .I think the gte would be a better choice for me.But I want one with leather.Its hard to find.
@@SteveJulien thanks Steve .Yes I think the whole electric and hybrid cars is starting to become more the norm now. Shame there isn't charge points at fuel stations.Im in Ireland. Do you have charge points at fuel stations in the UK?
Hi Steve,
you forgot Number Sixteen: The e-Golf is extremly quiet inside. The engineers did a fantastic job when it comes to NVH (noise, vibration, harshness).
My e-Golf is more quiet than my Tesla.
Greetings from Germany
Hi!
Hope you’re well.
Might have to make a part 2!
"That person driving a Ferrari.. through the centre of town.. 40mph in first gear" had me cracking up! xD
The e-Golf is kind of a starter drug for driving electric 😅 I also own one and what should I say... I would never buy a car with combustion engine again. If the e-Golf would have a 50 or 60 kWh battery, it would be really perfect!
My favourite was your last final positive thing about the E-Golf. That was brilliant! Made me LOL! I am a brand new Canadian 2020 E-Golf Owner. Just bought it today! Your are wonderful!
Haha, thanks! That’s very kind.
Enjoy your new car!
@@SteveJulien Hey Steve, would love for you to make another e-golf video. For example here are just 2 things I learned from your videos: 1) I didn't know that there was an extra cubby hole under the tech screen. I was so happy to learn that from your u-tube! 2) I had to google how to put the back windshield wiper on - I just couldn't figure that one out on my own... I know this is probably a 'should know' item and most likely why you didn't include that bit 3) Question: To pre-heat the car and NOT use battery I'm assuming the car needs to be plugged in, right? Thus the power is drawn from the house? That's all I can think of for now but please consider one more e-Golf video for us slow learners. Keeping in mind this is just day 5 of my ownership! Thanks!
Another 2020 Canadian owner here! Only had it for a few weeks now, but it's been great!
I haven't been able to drive me eGolf for a while due to the lock down.. cannot wait to spend two hours a day commuting in it again :')
You're right about BMWs, people assume you want to race or something, which is funny because I drive my 530e almost exclusively on electricity around town, which gets maybe 9 seconds 0-60.
All these problems, I either haven’t had them, or haven’t been bothered by them. Except the heating system, which I haven’t quite got the hang of yet. Despite two years of newer cars coming out, my choice of an EV to buy would probably be still be a used second gen eGolf. I hope the ID’s are as good.
Very entertaining. You should be on the telly.
Hey Steve
Thanks for the video.
I’ve just bought a 19 plate version and Can testify to all the points you make being true ! ESP the last one.
i am missing two further points: #1 the noise - well there is almost no noise and #2 the super soft steering. One small finger steering. Both makes this a perfect city car !
Informative Video. Ive just applied for a E Golf through the NHS lease scheme. Never drove an electric car before so this should be an experience!!! Many thanks for the video. Very informative
You’ll never go back! It’s a great car.
Here’s the full playlist so you have stacks of info. ua-cam.com/play/PLvWIWt_PRaIU-_opZU2BWUgxJ6QjLKvnc.html
Really enjoyed this video! Getting my e-Golf this coming monday and can't wait to dive into into it :) It's the e-Golf Exclusive 2020 mod maxed out with equipment and champagne/silver color. And it's my first e-car awsell. Thanks again this video was very helpfull and a joy! :)
Have fun! You’ll love it!
Great video! Just bought an e-Golf at the weekend, happy with my decision and had the same thoughts as you 😊
Another great video Steve , always so real and down to earth ! I'm new to the e-golf , bought my 2109 model just at the beginning of March this year, absolutely loving it ! I'm one of your small percentage of women viewers by the way , cant remember which of your videos mentioned that ... but here I am ! Keep on making these great veiews !
Thanks Nicky and nice to meet you!
Another great video Steve. All the points highlight how great a car the eGolf is.
Absolutely!
Hi Steve, thanks for letting us know about all the pro's and con's of the e-Golf.
My e-Golf is arriving at the end of June. They finally restarted their factories in Germany. Thanks to you i already know a lot of the car. Cheers!
Hi!
It’s a great car and you’ll absolutely love it!
Steve
I do wish there was a driving mode you could set yourself and that it stuck in. I quite like the sedate nature of eco and eco + occasionally but I'd like that setting but with full HVAC.
I wish they’d made an Egolf all track, with 4 wd and more batteries
Just know that in the US, where 3G has been discontinued, you know longer get the remote features like pre-conditioning the interior or defrosting.
Thx Steve 👍🏻😎
Brilliant video Steve, if may l say a tad picky. But as l haven't taken possession of my e golf yet, what do I know. Really well presented mate. Have you thought about sending some of your reviews to t.v. companies etc. Might have a new or second career calling.
Regards John.
Thanks for these videos....about to take the EV plunge....these videos have been a real eye opener.
Glad they’re helping! 👍🏽
another great video steve, i didn't know about the putting straight into reverse without using the break first,
one thing that i don't like/prefer to my 1 series in regards to the active cruise control is, on the vw it shows you when a cars detected and then the notification disappears. on my old 1 series once it detects a car it illuminates a car on the dash to show this and stays there until the car has either changed lanes or out of range
It stays on in my US spec eGolf.
Great video! We are seriously thinking of getting an e-golf while waiting for the ID 3 with the bigger range. Your video was very helpful :)
Hi! I think either will be a great choice. Here’s my other e-Golf videos of you need more info. ua-cam.com/play/PLvWIWt_PRaIU-_opZU2BWUgxJ6QjLKvnc.html
Another cool feature which is worth mentioned is that the e-Golf self activates regen if it approaches roundabouts, junctions, cities with speed limits. Even if you are in D, which means no regen, the e-Golf uses navigation data to change the regen depending on your current location. But I'm not quite sure if that is the case for the "basic" model. We don't have that one in Germany. it's only sold here with the Discover Pro with a larger screen.
My golf tai £10. 100 miles with the Prius plug in press a button on key and it heats or cools without being plugged in
Or you can preprogramme it but I enjoyed you videos I’m torn at moment drove e golf for two days fell in love then they stopped production the golf 8 is cheap and nasty all stripped out just found two egoless new with heat pumps but I am so annoyed at vw for what they have done to golf 8
I want egolf but may get Prius plug in
Hi Steve, Great video - again! I really can't understand why you don't have loads more followers.
Thanks Phil!
Hope you’re well.
It’s picking up which is nice.
274 subs in the last 28 days and 2,700 watch hours which is making me happy.
It’s been bloody slow up to that point 😂
I do appreciate this video. I was looking at an id3 but 30000€ after taxes and a 9 month waiting list I was looking at an egolf at the same dealership. 22000€ 8000km and has the heat pump and virtual cockpit. Your videos are helping me like this car a lot more. I don’t have range anxiety because where I live in Germany charging ports and electric cars are in abundance so I think I’ll get the egolf.
Hi thanks for your video, I am considering buying a used e golf as my first ev. My driving needs are a bit unusual in that I drive about 10 miles into work on a Monday and don't drive the car back home till Saturday. Does the charge level on the e golf drop if it's not used for a few days or a week? Thanks for making very informative content. Mike T.
Hi Mike.
Glad it helped.
You might loose a couple of miles with the car just parked but it will be negligible.
👍🏽
Ok thanks, that’s helpful Steve.
"closes door"hmm sounds like a golf
I found one for 16k 2015 i think what is this price good or bad ?
The 2015 will probably be the 24kWh battery. Unless your journeys are mostly very short, id try and get the larger one.
Hi EV Steve can you just fast charge the e golf all the time if you are somebody in an apartment that isn't allowed put in a home charger? Tnx
Hi Dazza,
Hope you’re well.
Yes, you can just rapid (DC) charge all the time but it’s not the best for the battery health long term.
Ideally, you would want to mix it up with slow/fast (AC) charging as well.
Many places offer 7kw fast charging for free such a work places, shopping centres and work car parks etc that will add around 25 miles of range an hour whilst you work, shop etc.
I would say you’d ideally want to be charging there as much as possible if it’s easy to, to balance the DC charging.
Have a look at Plug Life Television at Dr Euan McTurks videos.
He’s a battery scientist and has lots of videos on maintaining good battery health.
@@SteveJulien ok thanks for the detailed information.Im very interested in the car but I'm in an apartment .Im not allowed install a charge point because the lead would have go over the foot path .I think the gte would be a better choice for me.But I want one with leather.Its hard to find.
I really like the Golf GTE, great plug in.
Just don’t buy a ‘self charging hybrid’ 😂
ua-cam.com/video/PWWrkOiRZCo/v-deo.html
@@SteveJulien thanks Steve .Yes I think the whole electric and hybrid cars is starting to become more the norm now. Shame there isn't charge points at fuel stations.Im in Ireland. Do you have charge points at fuel stations in the UK?
Dazza They are popping up more and more. Have a look at Zap-Map to see what’s love to you.
Sounded like a fart when he put the wipers on🤣 I wasn’t watching but when I heard it 🤦🏻♀️🤣
😂
Great video, was on my shortlist, now at the top.