Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh 2020-2023 - Compare Electric Car USA Specs

Q: How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here s a breakdown of the Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) cargo space: Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 8.8 cubic feet of cargo space in the back (№141 out of 158 ranked positions, among 913 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 32.6 cubic feet of total cargo space (№165 out of 186 ranked positions, among 913 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Specifications and Dimensions

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General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2020-2023 (Discontinued)

Market Availability: EU

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place

Slovakia

Body Style Vehicle category based on its shape and layout: Hatchback

Range and Efficiency

Range Range on a full charge: EPA (USA), WLTP (EU), NEDC (EU old), GCC (Green Cars Compare): WLTP

EPA

GCC

157-162 mi 230 out of 255 No Data 139 mi 217 out of 260

Battery Capacity Nominal (total energy storage), Usable (accessible portion): Nominal

Usable

36.8 kWh 139 out of 169 32.3 kWh 164 out of 194

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

23.2 kWh/100 mi 23 out of 214 4.3 mi/kWh 31 out of 242

Charging

Max AC Charging: 7.2 kW 18 out of 24

Max DC Charging: 40 kW 83 out of 84

Architecture Higher voltage allows to charge faster and use less wiring: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

CCS Type 2

Performance

Drive Type Motor types: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous), IM (AC Induction), EESM (Externally Excited Synchronous): FWD 1 motor: PMSM

Motor Peak power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

61 kW (82 hp) 188 out of 198 155 lb-ft 180 out of 193

0-60 mph Acceleration time from a standstill: 11.5 s 95 out of 118

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 81 mph 65 out of 72

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Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 141.7 in 224 out of 233

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

75.2 in 91 out of 106 64.8 in 94 out of 101

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 58.7 in 117 out of 159

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 95.2 in 133 out of 141

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 4

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 2723 lb 519 out of 537

Cargo Volume Cargo capacity: Trunk (rear seats up), Max (rear seats folded), Frunk (front hood): Trunk

Max

Frunk

8.8 ft³ 141 out of 158 32.6 ft³ 165 out of 186 No Data

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

August 27, 2024

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Range Map

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Charging

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

This car does not support DC fast charging

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NEMA 5-15

Output:: 1.8 kW

120 V, 15 A, 1-phase

NEMA 5-20

Output:: 2.4 kW

120 V, 20 A, 1-phase

NEMA 6-20

Output:: 4.8 kW

240 V, 20 A, 1-phase

NEMA 14-30

Output:: 7.2 kW

240 V, 30 A, 1-phase

NEMA 14-50

Output:: 9.6 kW

240 V, 40 A, 1-phase

NEMA 6-50

Output:: 9.6 kW

240 V, 40 A, 1-phase

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger ( kW) Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (40 kW)

The car only accepts single-phase current (max 240 V)

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The car’s DC charging capability at 400V stations is limited to 40 kW

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Avg. Rate

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Avg. Power

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AC Charging 20–80%

Using a outlet, charging the Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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DC Charging 20–80%

Using a station, charging the Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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Overview

The Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) is an all-electric front-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2020 replacing the older Volkswagen e-Up! 18.7 kWh (2013-2019). Volkswagen stopped making the 36.8 kWh in 2023. The car is not available on the US market.

The Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) has a 36.8 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 139 mi on a single charge — ranked №812 out of 913 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 11.5 seconds (№95 out of 118 ranked positions, among 913 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and reach a top speed of 81 mph.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 61 kW (82 hp) of power and 155 lb-ft of torque.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

Real-world range of the Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) is 139 miles (№217 out of 260 ranked positions, among 913 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) — depending on several factors, including:

Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

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What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

In the USA Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) has a CCS Type 2 charge port.

You can charge it at home using a standard domestic socket or plug into any public AC charging station using the right cable. Keep in mind that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 7.2 kW, which translates to approximately 28 miles of range added per hour of charging.
For quicker charging, consider using a compatible DC fast-charging station. The car boasts a maximum charging rate of 40 kW, but remember that battery temperature and charge level can influence the actual speed you'll experience.

Estimate charging time, rate and cost using EV Charging Calculator.

How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023):

Length: 141.7 in
Width: 75.2 in (including side mirrors) or #WIDTH_WO_MIRRORS_VALUE# in (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 58.7 in
Wheelbase: 95.2 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 2723 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here's a breakdown of the Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 8.8 cubic feet of cargo space in the back (№141 out of 158 ranked positions, among 913 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 32.6 cubic feet of total cargo space (№165 out of 186 ranked positions, among 913 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.