Golf blue-e-motion (Germany, 2010)

Volkswagen's zero-emissions Golf blue-e-motion is expected to arrive to the markets in 2014. With this version, the most successful European car ever built will be making its way into the era of electric mobility.

The Golf blue-e-motion is powered by an electric engine located in the front engine compartment with a maximum power of 85 kW / 115 PS and a continuous power output of 50 kW / 69 PS. Like all electric motors, the one featuring in the Golf also delivers a very high maximum torque instantly (270 Newton-metres). A lithium-ion battery with an energy capacity of 26.5 kilowatt-hours is delivering power to the electric engine.

With 2010 technology the Golf blue-e-motion has a driving range of up to 150 kilometres, depending on driving style and other factors (such as use of the air conditioning and heating system). Nevertheless, Volkswagen expects to significantly improve the range of its model at the car’s production launch.

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