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If you look at Cargurus you will see that there are Northern California dealers that are listing cars for $8k off MSRP out in the open. That is both SE and SEL. So, I think that is your benchmark unless you are in a completely different part of the country.

Yes, the e-Golf has a significant inaccessible buffer in the battery capacity. I also have a RAV4 EV and it has the same kind of charging regime that the B Class does. Normally it only charges to about 80-83% of the raw capacity of the battery. As it degrades, the "Extended Charge" capacity is...

This video may be helpful for setting up charge timers on the car's screen in the 2016 e-Golf, US model. https://knowyourvw.com/model/52/asset=5386 You want to set the Max Battery Charge Level. However, keep in mind that VW builds in more of a buffer at the top of the battery (100% SOC) than...

By far the best app for finding charging stations away from home is Plugshare.com

You will probably not notice any difference when driving. However, if you have to DC fast charge, it is more likely you will see a reduced charging rate in hot weather. Also, in that environment, it is more likely that the battery will degrade faster than in more temperate climates. Nissan Leaf...

Yes, the Minimum Charge Level is not intended to be set to a high level. It is designed to get the car back to a useful level like 50% in case you need to make another trip before the scheduled charging window arrives. It can also be used to ensure that the car does not remain at a very low...

Sunnyvale VW in Silicon Valley, CA has sold out their SE's and has 15 SEL's all prominently marked down $9,000. However, they are all White, Black, or Urano Gray. They do have some of the White with Tan interior.

Without knowing your mi/kWh driving efficiency before and after, your figures are meaningless. It's called a GOM for a reason.

The RAV4 was made into an EV from 1997-2003. That "1st Generation" version had NiMh batteries. There was extended support from a third party to maintain those batteries until 2017 or 2018. Now when people encounter troubles with the main battery pack, there is no support. I have a "2nd...

Whether or not the car does what you expected when you bought it is irrelevant. What is relevant is whether the car is working as designed and whether they can repair it properly to get it back to factory spec. Keep track of all your service visits and pay particular attention to your state's...

In 2015 we traded in our 2001 "New Passat" GLX Wagon for a 2015 e-Golf LE. We extended the lease for 6 months, but turned it in at the end of month 37 when we got our Tesla Model 3 LR. The e-Golf has been our only lease and the only car we've had for less than 5 years.

March 2019 sales results were recently released, so here is a recap of the 2019 YTD sales figures. Jan: 164 Feb: 118 Mar: 581 That is a big jump for March. Obviously, the fact that VW is finally putting some good discounts on the hood is leading to increased deliveries. For reference, 2018's...

There were a couple on the east coast too. The total was likely less than a dozen.

VW has ZEV obligations in the USA and they did the math and this is the way that they are doing it. The Audi e-Tron is delayed and not really that compelling for the price, so the e-Golf has to carry the burden, even if they have to put money on the hood.

The 7.2kW charger in the e-Golf is limited to 30 amps. With residential 240V power in North America, that's about 7.2kW. However, if you plug into a public charging station, the voltage will likely be 208V nominal voltage commercial power and may droop to 200V. That means you may only get 6kW at...

There are 10 2016 SE's on Cars.com listed for less than $13k within 100 miles of San Francisco. However, there's no way to tell from the listing whether they have fast charge or not. You would have to call the sellers.

This does not belong in the 'Reviews' section of the forum. You already posted in the "News" section which isn't really the right place either.

Assuming you are in the USA, open a case with VW Customer Service at 800-822-8987 and get an e-Golf specialist assigned to your case. You can request reimbursement against your lease payment if that applies. If not, your gas receipts would be a reasonable proxy for your added expenses, even...

There is a software issue with the HVAC in the e-Golf. It can get into a state where it doesn't work properly but the fix is simple. The dealer service tech just needs to reset something in the computer. Most people who lose heating (heat pump equipped) or A/C don't have any actual repair, just...

Inventory started showing up on dealer lots in December 2018 with no official release from VW America corporate. The press kit linked below was released on January 2, 2019. Here are the highlights for the SE and SEL Premium trims for the 2019 model year. SE: * Standard DC Fast Charge and 7.2kW...