2015 · Compact Car · Electric
2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV range & efficiency
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV is a compact car with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 116 MPGe combined (29.2 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 83 miles. Among 52 compact cars rated for 2015, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $788 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV uses 29.2 kWh per 100 miles (18.1 kWh/100 km), which is 3.4 miles per kWh or 116 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 116 MPGe |
| Energy use | 29.2 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 18.1 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.42 |
How it ranks among 2015 Compact Cars
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
Golf/GTI EV MPGe across model years
Full history →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD · Electric motor (85 kW) · Single-speed e-Golf |
Electric | 126 MPGe | 105 MPGe | 116 MPGe | 83 mi | $788 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (85 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Electricity use
- 29.2 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 4 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 91 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 17 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 10/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV vs. rivals
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Same year, other powertrains: 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (29 MPG), 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel (35 MPG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV?
The EPA rates the 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV at up to 83 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV?
Up to 116 MPGe combined, which is 29.2 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV?
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV uses 29.2 kWh per 100 miles (18.1 kWh/100 km), which is 3.4 miles per kWh or 116 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV?
Charging from empty to its full 83-mile EPA range draws about 24 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $4 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV per year?
About $788 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.26 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.