Driving an electric vehicle can mean having to adopt a new approach in many respects. Here are some tips and rules to keep in mind before setting off on the first drive in your e-Golf* or e-up!**.
Are you the proud owner of a new e-Golf* or e-up!** and are now planning your first long drive? Don’t worry, you are sure to enjoy it enormously! However, given the special charging needs and driving properties of electric cars and the still early stage of the charging network in many places, you should note the following tips and rules. Before embarking on your first major trip in an electric car, be sure to consider the following:
1. Plan your first trip carefully with detailed information
Please note that the above information on charging and payment applies almost exclusively to Germany. If you are going to other countries, you will also need to find out about charging and payment there before your trip.
3. Use these ways to regulate your car’s power consumption
Find out what your range is.
Adjust the parameters and settings in your range calculator to reflect how you will use your car. You’ll find that your e-Golf is well able to handle most everyday needs.
Click here for the range tool4. Remember – the journey is the destination
*e-Golf: Power consumption in kWh/100 km: 14.1 combined (17-inch) - 13,2 (16-inch); CO2 emissions in g/km: 0 (combined); efficiency class: A+
**e-up!: Power consumption in kWh/100 km: 11.7 (combined), CO2 emissions in g/km: 0 (combined), efficiency class: A+
