Global Report
VW e-up!
The first all-electric with range of up to 150 km
Volkswagen is writing a new chapter in mobility in presenting its first fully electric production vehicle: the new e-up! The four-seat car – which operates with nearly zero noise – impresses with its driving range of 150km. A car for daily use in the city – the VW e-up! is also ideal for commuters or as an innovative second car. It can handle distances of up to 150km effortlessly. Afterwards, the e-up! can be recharged to as much as 80pc of its energy storage capacity within 30 minutes. The e-up! is powered by an electric motor with 60kW/80bhp peak power – without any disturbing
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gearshift interruptions or powertrain noise. Its continuous power is 40 kW/55bhp. Its maximum torque of
210Nm is available immediately with the first revolution. It accelerates from 0 to 100kmph within 14 seconds and reaches a top speed of 135kmph. The lithium-ion battery integrated in the under floor area has a total energy storage capacity of 18.7 Kilowatt-hours (kWh); this means that the car can cover up to 150km (per NEDC) on a single charge thanks to its low vehicle weight of 1,185kg. The port for charging the battery in the e-up! is hidden behind the ‘fuel filling flap’. As an option, the Combined Charging System (CCS) is used, which has been standardised by Volkswagen and other carmakers. It supports both DC and AC charging, so that drivers can easily charge their cars at most charging stations – regardless of the power sources or charging rates that they offer.
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