Volkswagen has announced that they will officiallyunveil the production-readyelectric Golf and Up for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Both the Volkswagen e-Golf and e-Up! are exclusively available with four doors and are said to offer “unlimited everyday practicality, are attractively equipped, and are new leaders in energy efficiency.”The electric Golf and Up! also share standard features like automatic climate control with parking heater and ventilation, radio-navigation system, windscreen heating, and LED daytime running lights. The e-Golf will be the first Volkswagen with LED headlights.

First Electric Golf specs

The e-Golf is powered by an electric motor delivering 85kW and 270Nm, which powers the front wheels. The model reaches 100km/h in 10.4 seconds. On a motorway, top speed is limited to 140 km/h. With a 24.2kWh battery the e-Golf has a maximum range of 190 km.

e-Up specs

The e-Up! will be sold with a 60kW electric motor that transmits 210Nm of torque to the front wheels. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 12.4 seconds reaching a limited top speed of 130 km/h. The electric city car further comes with an 18.7kWh battery with a range of 160 km.

Electric VW Cars Charging times

Volkswagen mentions that filling up the batteries of both cars to an 80 percent level from CCS charging stations (direct current) will take approximately 30 minutes. Driving dynamics can be controlled through two driving modes and four regenerative brake modes. It will be interesting to see how VW’s first foray into the electric mainstream plays out, but with the popularity of the Golf already firmly established, this will be an electric vehicle to watch.

e-Golf and e-Up prices for South Africa have not been announced, but additional details and availability on both cars will be disclosed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Volkswagen e-Golf and e-Up Gallery