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The VW eGolf (discontinued) was a Golf that „just happened to be electric“. It has limited range though.
by kehrin 5y ago
The VW eGolf (discontinued) was a Golf that „just happened to be electric“. It has limited range though.
- captainmuon 5y agoYes, and it seems the ID.3, which is the spiritual successor, has some of the classic EV problems. Like a buggy central computer that will need updates after launch. I understand they needed to completely redo the platform to take advantage of the EV characteristics (e.g. you need space below to put the battery, you can design the car around the lower center of mass, you don't need an engine bay, ...). But I think they should have kept the Golf name and the interior concept (mechanical switches etc.) when switching to the new platform. After all, you buy a VW (here in Europe at least) if you want a no-nonsense, slightly boring, solid car and are willing to pay a little bit more. It's like an understated status symbol.
- germinalphrase 5y agoI’d bet the ID.3 is more of a testing platform for the EV related driving experience than a vehicle intended to appeal to a mass audience. If VW fully commits to EV across the range, the EV in that family will be styled more like the GTI than the ID.3 (which would probably be pretty sweet).
- reacharavindh 5y agoThis. I drive and love my GOLF in Netherlands. It’s simply a no nonsense reliable car. I wish VW sees the value of what they are liked for and retain that usefulness in their EVs for when I get in the market for one after my GOLF gives out.
- w3news 5y agoIndeed, i had also a Golf (TDI) from 2005, very reliable car that works always, it is simple and everybody can repair it. Why cannot they make EV's that are simple, we dont need all the gadgets that will break.