Volkswagen e-up!
[DISCONTINUED] The e-up! may have been the most relevant EV on the market.
No longer in production
When the electric version of the Volkswagen up! city car was first unveiled back in 2012, it was deemed too expensive for the Irish market against the petrol-powered versions. Bear in mind that demand for electric cars wasn't as high as it is now. The up! quietly disappeared from Irish pricelists a while ago, but in 2023 Volkswagen Ireland decided that there is a place in the market for the e-up! as demand for EVs rocketed and it could be sold for a price that made it look good value against the majority of alternatives. Sadly it has gone into retirement now for good. Grab a used one if you can.Volkswagen e-up! specifications
- Official WLTP range between charges
- 253km
- Battery details (usable capacity)
- 32.3kWh lithium-ion
- Electric motor details
- 61kW single motor, front-wheel drive
- Fastest recharging rate
- 7.2kW on AC, 37kW on DC
- Energy consumption
- 14.7kWh/100km
- Maximum power output
- 83hp
- Maximum torque output
- 212Nm
- 0–100km/h
- 11.9 seconds
- Kerb weight
- 1,248kg
Last updated 25 July 2024
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