Model Volkswagen e-up! 18.7 kWh 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Volkswagen e-up! 32.3 kWh 2020 2021 2022 2023
Starting price £25,280 £22,865
Body type Hatchback Hatchback
World premiere Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Delivery start October 2013 January 2020
Model status Discontinued Discontinued
WLTP range
WLTP consumption
WLTP consumption with charging loss
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition
Top speed 130 kph (81 mph) 130 kph (81 mph)
Peak power 60 kW (81.6 hp / 80.5 bhp) 61 kW (82.9 hp / 81.8 bhp)
Electrical torque output 210 nm (155.0 ft-lb) 212 nm (156.5 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 12.4 s 11.9 s
Drive type FWD FWD
Motor setup One motor front axle One motor front axle
Motor technology PMSM PMSM
Front brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Rear brake type Drum brake (0 pistons) Drum brake (0 pistons)
Front disc diameter
Rear disc diameter Drum brake Drum brake
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron
Rear disc type Drum brake Drum brake
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Roll Roll
Lift-up-regen levels D / B D / B
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (Standard Suspension) 1 (Standard Suspension)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Torsion beam Torsion beam
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 135 mm (5.31") 135 mm (5.31")
Length 3540 mm (139.4") 3600 mm (141.7")
Height 1489 mm (58.6") 1492 mm (58.7")
Width excluding mirrors 1645 mm (64.8") 1645 mm (64.8")
Width including mirrors 1910 mm (75.2") 1910 mm (75.2")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.31 / Unknown 0.31 / Unknown
Wheelbase 2420 mm (95.3") 2420 mm (95.3")
Turning circle 9.8 meter (385.8") 9.8 meter (385.8")
Curb weight 1185 kg (2612.5 lbs) 1235 kg (2722.7 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 1510 kg (3329.0 lbs) 1530 kg (3373.1 lbs)
Max roof cargo
Maximum load including weight driver 325 kg (716.5 lbs) 295 kg (650.4 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A N/A
Trunk capacity 250 liter (8.8 cu-ft) 250 liter (8.8 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 923 liter (32.6 cu-ft) 923 liter (32.6 cu-ft)
HMI type Screens with stalks and lots of buttons Screens with stalks and lots of buttons
Head-up display Not Available Not Available
Voice control Unknown Unknown
Gesture control Unknown Unknown
Digital driver display No No
Infotainment screen No No
In-car navigation Optional feature Optional feature
Apple CarPlay support Not Available Not Available
Android Auto support Not Available Not Available
Map provider Garmin Garmin
Online map updates No No
Real time traffic No No
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes
Satellite image map Unknown Unknown
Voice controlled No No
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Not Available Not Available
Cornering lights Not Available Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Not Available Not Available
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Not Available Not Available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Not Available Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Not Available Not Available
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Not Available Not Available
Exit warning Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Not Available Not Available
Lane departure warning Not Available Not Available
Lane keeping Not Available Not Available
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Not Available Not Available
Ultrasonic sensors
Cameras
Radar sensors
Lidar sensors
Battery gross 18.7 kWh 36.8 kWh
Battery net 16.0 kWh 32.3 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NMC
Nominal voltage 374 V 353 V
Battery weight 230 kg (507.1 lbs) 248 kg (546.7 lbs)
Pack configuration 102s2p 84s2p
Battery type en Drivetrain.Battery.BatteryType.Prismatic en Drivetrain.Battery.BatteryType.Prismatic
Battery chemistry NMC NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Volkswagen e-up! 18.7 kWh Charging curve (click for full size) - Volkswagen e-up! 32.3 kWh
Max DC charging 40 kW 37 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 2 h 28 m 24 s 4 h 59 m 35 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 6.5 kW 6.5 kW
Charging time 10-100% 2 h 24 m 55 s 4 h 52 m 35 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 6.0 kW 6.0 kW
Charging time 10-80% 36 m 48 s 1 h 14 m 18 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 18.3 kW 18.3 kW
Charging time 10-90% 1 h 5 m 47 s 2 h 12 m 49 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 11.7 kW 11.7 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available Not Available
Manual battery heating Not Available Not Available
Interior category Functional Functional
Interior quality Budget Budget
Console design Traditional console Traditional console
Interior design
Standard
Interior colors: en common.color.NotSet
Standard
Interior colors: en common.color.NotSet
Storage
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Cup holder First row center console
Seating capacity 4 4
Front seats options 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) N/A N/A
Seat depth adjustment Standard feature Standard feature
Seat height adjustment Unknown Unknown
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature Standard feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available Not Available
Memory Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 5 5
Wheel options 2 2
Wheel size (front/rear) 165/70R14 / 165/70R14
165/65R15 / 165/65R15
165/70R14 / 165/70R14
165/65R15 / 165/65R15
Available climate systems 1 1
Climate zones Manual Climate Control:Driver Manual Climate Control:Driver
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
Seatbelts
Keyless entry Optional feature Optional feature
Keyless go Optional feature Optional feature
Use Phone as key Not Available Not Available
Alarm system Optional feature Optional feature
Dash cam Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name Volkswagen We Connect Volkswagen We Connect
Change charging target No No
See car location Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car No No
Open/close windows No No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes
Remote parking No No
Schedule charging Yes Yes
See driving history No No
Trigger horn/lights No No