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For that price, you should be able to get one that does not have those defects. Personally, if I was buying one to drive for ~ 5 years or more and I could live with the 24kWh battery, I would get a 2016 for the AppConnect support. The 2015 infotainment is pretty bad. The resolution is really...

This video was posted to the VW e-Golf Facebook Group. If you're not a member, you may not be able to see it. It is a "Closed Group" but that means that you have to join, not that it's defunct. https://www.facebook.com/snooproberob/videos/1178932955499216/

It has been observed by many people that the e-Golf does not observe the J1772 button at all. VW engineers must have felt that the locking mechanism obviated the need to follow that part of the standard. The only way to avoid arcing is to stop the charging with the button next to the charge...

I tried to take the survey based on my other EVs, but it said I did not qualify until I entered the e-Golf. In several questions it asked about vehicle models, but I found the lists incomplete. I was unable to select Golf Sportwagon for the vehicle we also considered when choosing the e-Golf...

As long as you pay attention to make sure that charging has actually stopped, or you manually stop if with the buttons next to the charge port, modifying the latch to avoid the solenoid pin is ok. However, you have to educate everyone that will use that charging station to make sure that they...

My neighbor that leased a 2015 e-Golf around the same time we did went a different way than us. He had a Model 3 reservation, but decided to lease a Bolt EV instead. They like it. Passing on the Model 3 that has no lease available allowed them to upgrade their BMW X3 that was about to go out...

I believe you would get more exposure to UK residents on the VW e-Golf Facebook Group or at the SpeakEV forums. https://www.facebook.com/groups/vwegolf https://www.speakev.com/forums/vw-egolf/

Casa De Fruta is not really necessary because there are already stations nearby in Hollister and Gilroy. Recargo is also supposed to install one on the other side of the pass at the Petro station at the intersection of CA-33 and CA-152. That is a much more useful location.

One other interesting detail about the Camp Roberts chargers is that they will not be connected to a 480V utility service like a normal DCFC. Instead they will have a stationary battery paired with solar and a smaller 208V feed from an existing utility service. It is unknown at this time how...

Yes, there are more fast chargers coming, specifically to the 101 corridor. CalTrans will be installing chargers at the Camp Roberts rest stops. One unit each northbound and southbound. That is in the middle of the no-man's land between King City and Paso Robles near the town of Bradley. Those...

Speaking of staying cool, there is a L2 charger in King City at Hartnell College that is just behind the movie theater. Get an early start from SF and take in a movie or two while the car slow charges.

The software for the US models navigation system is different than Europe, especially the 2015 model. I would be very surprised if you can find maps covering the Middle East that will work with the car. Your best bet would be to see if you can read the SD card that came with the car and compare...

Don't worry about the warranty or any lasting damage to the battery from one trip with fast charging. However, planning an overnight stop for San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, or Paso Robles would be a nice way to make the trip more leisurely and less stressful. The only real danger of getting...

1. The charge port is not connected to the battery while driving. 2. The on-board charger (the thing that connects to AC power and charges the traction battery) will not operate while driving. You would have to tap somewhere else between the battery pack and traction motor to perform the hack...

The battery will last longest if you keep it in the 20%-80% range. However, charging to what VW calls 100%, then driving it soon after will not cause significant damage. However, you don't want to charge it to 100%, then leave it in 100F+ temps for an extended period. I always used the charge...

On a flat road, it's more efficient to set the cruise control and let it drive a fixed speed. In your example, the average speed is 62, so it would be more efficient to set the cruise to 62. On rolling hills, it's more efficient to hold the throttle at a point so that the car slows as it...

It should not be a problem to make it without charging. From Palo Alto to Sacramento is only 119 miles and the EPA range of a 2017 e-Golf is 125 miles. Before you leave, set your navigation for your destination so you can see the "miles to go". As you're driving, compare the car's estimate of...

If you are in the United States, call VW Customer Service and ask for an e-Golf specialist. The number is 800-822-8987. Describe your problem and which dealer blew you off. Ask them if they can suggest a more competent service department. They probably can't tell you to go to any one dealer...

If you have CarNet active, you can remotely start it from the app while charging.

Our 2015 e-Golf showed a dashboard message when the key fob batteries got low. I dragged it out a couple months on the secondary key and it never died on us. My wife was the primary driver, so I always made sure to replace her battery as soon as it showed the message.