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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2016 e-Golf, so we've included reviews for other years of the e-Golf since its last redesign.
e-Golf is an unreliable NIGHTMARE
John Smith, 10/20/2015
updated 10/23/2018
2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Limited Edition 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
11 of 27 people found this review helpful
This car does not charge properly. The range is a complete lie. It might be able to go 50 miles on a charge - nowhere near the range of the lie on the sticker. Acceleration is abysmal. I had a leaf that I traded in and am so sorry I did. VW has been a complete nightmare to deal with. Both the dealership and horrible people at VW customer service. If you want a crappy car that will leave you stranded, from a horrible company, you should immediately get an e-Golf.
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Horrible electric charging and support!
Jessica Hildebrandt, 11/26/2018
2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
12 of 34 people found this review helpful
When we've got the e-Golf the company promises over 100 miles range full charge, but after the software update it started our nightmare with just 54 miles range and a horrible charger that almost fire up our hause and a bad winter without car heating and/or car pulled over because ran out of battery in the middleof our ride to work or back to home. All attempted to fix the problem failed and the VW Co an Financial office refused to take the lemon car back, instead the charge us $2500 for early return fee.
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Amazing car!
Esther Medeiros, 09/25/2021
2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just bought a 2016 with low miles e-Golf and I’m in love with my car! Driving feels so smooth and quiet. ChargePoint app is a plus to have!
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Amazing car
Anas Ghannam , 10/15/2021
2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's amazing car which is very stable on the road, and fine design, in addition to suitable price
Should have kept my Prius
Debbie R in L.A., 08/17/2019
2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
3 of 19 people found this review helpful
I work 9 miles from home and have to charge my car every single night and I’ve only had it for three weeks. Because I drive in bumper to bumper traffic I can watch the 107 mile fully charged battery drop within 10 minutes down to 87 and then down to 55 before I get home. It can take 22 hours to fully charge. So I have to charge it every night for 12 hours and hope that it is fully charged. 9 miles using up 53? Who made this piece of garbage? I was told by sales to “realistically” expect 100 miles per charge, not the 126 advertised. Also, the delay does not work at all. I put it on for the first time and in the AM my car was still at 55. I live driving it but this is a scam.
One more limitation of VW
Adrenalin*1, 08/21/2015
2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Limited Edition 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 18 people found this review helpful
Don't get VW e-golf in the USA since they do not offer a free loaner like all the other companies. The beauty of getting electric with a free loaner is that you can truly save money with the free loaner if you want to go somewhere longer than the limitation of the electric vehicle. I do not know why VW is not providing the free loaner every year like Fiat or Ford or even like VW in Europe but that's another limitation to VW e-golf. I am giving a one star since all other electric vehicle purchase programs in USA offer much more.
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16 e-golf solved MOST of our primary car needs
irj, 07/30/2021
2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you are shopping for an e-Golf, you probably already know the different models, years, and benefits of each--there are definitely some model improvements in '17 that we envy but for almost all of our car trips (like, 325 days a year) this car's range and amenities are all we need. It's a blast to drive, there is little to no maintenance cost, and it's easy to charge at home (get a charger on Amazon or etc. for under a grand). The stereo sounds good for a stock radio. Handling is fun around town. On the highway, it's a little odd that this model (SE) doesn't have any kind of cruise control at all, but you probably are not going to log a ton of highway miles anyway. As a second car, it's a no brainer (if you can charge at home). As a primary car, with some work and a few rental cars for longer trips, it's totally fine and INEXPENSIVE. TLDR, we love it.
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My eGolf
Doris Wilson , 06/26/2022
2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My husband and I loved it so much we bought it!!!
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Best EV that handles, looks like an ICE car
Robbie , 11/06/2023
2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this when my employer offered free level 2 charging at work. I purchased used at a great deal in 2019. Had 10K solar array installed same year so I basically charge at home for free as well. Use it for 50 mile radius from home, never deal with charging stations as they’re either Tesla or not working or being used. For longer trips use our Impreza. Love tr The regenerative braking, basically 1 pedal driving, brakes barely get used. Steering is tight, tracking is excellent even with 235 snow tires. Handling reminds me onf my 2093 GTi. This is my 7th VW. Have had Zero issues with car, other than once it did not charge. Winter I always bundled up and used seat heat and only used cars heater while it was charging, which you program on the e-manager, somI always got into warm car. I use the Normal setting almost exclusively as it so much fun to blow of the stop lights. Real world range is about 110 miles if driven reasonably and maximizing regenerative braking. I have gotten close to 122 miles with 1 slow mile remaing before I got home so planning a max range round trip is essential as non Tesla charging is not locally available in my rural NH area. Do recommend level 2 charger because stock VW charger is slow, I use a Clipper Creek level 2, just plug it in and car charges automatically, no fuzzing with apps or charging screens unless you want to program in time you are leaving for a warm car in the winter.
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No more ICE
Minka vB, 09/06/2016
2015 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
Never go back to internal combustion engine(ICE)!! Electric is here to stay and will get better every year.
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