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Here is the summary of the review of the e-Golf:The car has LED headlights, VW’s first in the US, that are standard on the e-Golf.
The unique wheels are designed to help flow air, using less energy to move.
Visually it does not have tailpipes, marking it as an e-Golf.
The interior is very similar to a regular Golf.
The instrument panel has an area dedicated to displaying charge and regeneration.
The tachometer is replaced with one indicating percentage of power being used.
There is a standard 5.8-inch LCD touch screen with navigation.
Screen resolution is poor, and touchscreen response is not excellent.
The touch screen incorporates capacitive technology for pinch and zoom.
Entertainment sources are widely spread throughout the car.
The car has rear camera and rear park sensors as standard.
There are different drive controls: Normal, Eco, and Eco+, altering the throttle response and maximum power and torque.
Driving in Eco+ mode feels heavy.
When you run out of charge within 100 miles of your home, they will come pick up the vehicle and pay for your taxi to get home.
The charging time is 20 hours using a 120V wall outlet and under 4 hours using 240V.
A fast charger gets 80% in 30 minutes.
The car has 115 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque.
The vehicle's zero-to-60 time is 10.2 seconds.
It is a very quiet drivetrain.
The ride can feel somewhat heavy compared to its gas counterparts.
The starting price is about $36,265.
A Federal tax credit is $7,500, and in California, it is another $2,500.
The car does not reinvent the electric car of its category or range.
