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I'm not aware of any tests of this using the e-Golf. but I would imagine the physics generally suggest a lighter wheel (plus tire) would result in better efficiency. That said, the stock e-Golf wheel is rather aerodynamic, so if the replacement 15" wheel isn't as aero, that could negate some of...

I have to post this occasionally because JoulesThief cannot understand that his off topic assaults are unwelcome. Here is how you block a troll: You can ignore a user by going to their profile and clicking "Add foe" under their name. For example, if you were tired to JT's irascibility, you...

We don't know if VW will make any more e-Golfs at all. They've stated there will be no model year 2020 e-Golf (after initially stating there would be), so my assumption is they have stopped producing them. It's certainly possible they'll make some more to use up existing parts inventory, but...

I also put these same tires in my 2017. I chose the 225/50 size on the stock wheels. No problems with fit. I've had nothing by great results, albeit with some decrease in range. I haven't tried to quantify the loss since the weather has been all over the place here. But the handling is SO...

Welcome! It's an awesome car and I'm sure you'll love it. If you're like me, you'll get spoiled by the awesome driving dynamics. It's painful when I have to drive our ICE car.

These might work for you. Change the ZIP code to yours. Autotrader...

The speaker is in the front right wheel well. If you turn your wheel to the left (or remove it) you can see a small panel in the front of the wheel well.

Agreed. mpulsiv, everything you're saying fits with my understanding. I believe this is the best practice for maintaining battery life. I will note, however, that the difference between this best practice and a less cautious 70% average charge (for example) is likely insignificant. That...

In the US, the car is only rated for 125 miles, so 127 sounds about right. But the actual mileage you get depends almost entirely on the driving conditions (speed, weather, acceleration, braking, etc). The miles remaining estimation (lovingly called the guess-o-meter (GOM)) will change based...

After spraying the stain I lightly scrubbed it with this upholstery brush (which I had forgotten about until you asked), though the brush was probably overkill. I also had a cheap chamois on hand that I blotted it up with, and that worked well. I could have easily just used the chamois to...

I also bought a used 2016 SE that came with some seat stains. I used this Scotchgard and it cleaned them right up. (BTW, the forum software adds the tag in that URL, not me.) I had to use it a few times as the seats seemed to stain very easily. My 2017 doesn't seem nearly as sensitive.

You're very welcome!

https://ww3.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onroad/cert/pcldtmdv/2020/volkswagengroupofamerica_pc_a4130158_0_z_e.pdf Published on CARB's website today, VW registered the 2020 e-Golf with the California Air Resources Board. For anyone hoping they would increase the battery size, they did not. The range is...

Here's what I do: Turn off the car and open the door. Then (without closing the door and with your foot on the brake) turn the car back on. It'll stay on indefinitely now, as far as I know. I use this a lot when passengers are staying in the car when I run into a shop.

I have found the number one strategy for increasing range is simply to slow down. The other stuff - coasting, D mode, B mode, etc - is small potatoes compared to speed. That stuff really comes down to driving preference (for example, one-pedal vs two-pedal driving). If you want to gamify the...

There's no known user-facing way to check the car's battery health. It may be possible with an OBD adapter. No one knows for sure how these batteries will degrade generally. Anecdotal evidence suggests some slight degradation over time, though I personally haven't noticed any range drop over...

Well said.

And everything works? Homelink works properly?

My first e-golf was the same version you have - a 2016 SE with no DC fast charge and the 3.6kW charger. It was great! It's a fantastic city car. I never used it for long trips. I used it to commute and run errands around town. It's absolutely perfect for that. A 35-mile daily commute is...

I enjoy it too. It's just loud enough to remind me that there's a cool electric motor in there, but not loud enough to bother me.