NEMA 5-15
- Socket specs Socket specs
- 120 V, 15 A, 1-phase
- Socket output Socket output
- 1.8 kW
- Charging 20-80% Charging 20-80%
- 05 h 56 min (~7 mph)
The VW e-Up! 18.7 kWh is an all-electric front-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2016. VW stopped making the 18.7 kWh in 2019 and replaced it with the VW e-Up! 36.8 kWh. The car is not available on the US market.
The VW e-Up! 18.7 kWh has a 18.7 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 72 mi on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 22.2 kWh per 100 miles (or 222 Wh/mile) — ranked №569 out of 586 electric vehicles.
The VW e-Up! 18.7 kWh is equipped with a powertrain that delivers up to 60 kW (80 hp) of power and 155 lb-ft of torque.
This enables a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 12 seconds (ranked â„–540 out of 596 electric vehicles) and a top speed of 81 mph.
The real-world range of the VW e-Up! 18.7 kWh is 65–79 miles (ranked №578 out of 596 electric vehicles) — depending on several factors, including:
It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.
Plan your trips using the EV Navigation interactive map.
The VW e-Up! 18.7 kWh in the USA comes with a CCS Type 1 charging port. It can be charged at home using a standard domestic socket or at any public AC charging station with the compatible cable. It's important to note that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 3.7 kW, resulting in approximately 15 miles of range added per hour of charging.
For significantly faster charging, public DC fast-charging stations are available. Although the car can achieve a maximum DC charging rate of 37 kW, factors such as battery temperature and charge level may affect the actual charging speed.
Use Green Cars Compare Charging Calculator to estimate charging time, rate, and cost.
VW e-Up! 18.7 kWh comes in the following dimensions:
Behind the rear seats of the VW e-Up! 18.7 kWh, you'll find 8.8 cubic feet of storage space (ranked â„–528 out of 596 electric vehicles).
Folding down the rear seats expands the total cargo capacity to 32.6 cubic feet (ranked â„–414 out of 596 electric vehicles).
The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).