Volkswagen e-up! (2017) specs and history
Compact city EV on the A0 platform, shared with the Skoda Citigo-e iV and Seat Mii electric.
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Specifications
- Generation
- facelift (2020-2023, 32 kWh)
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Range (WLTP, km) | 260 |
| Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range) | 32 |
| Power (hp) | 83 |
| 0–100 km/h (seconds) | 11.9 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 130 |
| Length (mm) | 3,600 |
| Width, excl. mirrors (mm) | 1,645 |
| Height (mm) | 1,492 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,235 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak) | 40 |
| Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) | 0 (not permitted) |
| Boot (l) | 251 |
| Consumption (WLTP, kWh per 100 km — lower is better) | 14.4 |
Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)
| Charging situation | 10→80% (minutes) |
|---|---|
| At the car's own maximum charging rate (40 kW) | ~ 54 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 54 |
Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.
More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.
Real-world consumption
- Owners report
- 15.5 kWh/100km
- WLTP (manufacturer figure)
- 14.4 kWh/100km
- Difference vs WLTP
- +8%
Frequently asked
Is the Volkswagen e-up! still sold as a new car?
No. This model has not been sold as a new car for years (last model year 2023). We sell nothing and do not refer you to a dealer. This page shows the technical specs as a reference.
What is the WLTP range of the Volkswagen e-up!?
260 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.
How long does fast-charging the Volkswagen e-up! take (10→80%)?
Roughly 54 minutes on a 40 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.
How big is the battery in the Volkswagen e-up!?
32 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.
What does the Volkswagen e-up! use in real-world driving?
The factory WLTP figure is 14.4 kWh/100 km. Owners typically report more in mixed use, with the usual winter penalty. See the owner experiences below.
How much boot space does the Volkswagen e-up! have?
251 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.
Owner experiences
No owner has written in about this one yet. If you drive it, yours would be the first. Still putting kilometres on this one? A long-haul owner’s verdict is exactly what this page needs..
In depth
The 2020 facelift brought a larger 32 kWh net battery pack and around 260 km WLTP (manufacturer figure, indicative). VW ended production in 2023. Reference model for spec look-up; no current new price. Owners report clearly less range in winter (public forums, not measured by us).
About the Volkswagen e-up! (2020-2023, 32 kWh)
This model is no longer available as a new car; Volkswagen ended Up! production in 2023. It is in the database as a historical reference: for looking up specifications and as input for switch orientation from an older small EV. There is deliberately no new price and no buy button; we are not a marketplace and do not act as intermediary in second-hand purchase. The introduction price (2020 facelift) is purely historical context, not a current value.
In practice
The 32 kWh net battery (from the 2020 facelift) reaches around 260 km WLTP (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). DC charging tops out around 40 kW (CCS, optional on older trims); 10-80% takes about 60 minutes under favourable conditions (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Owners report 's winters a noticeable lower range, often around 180-200 km (owner forums, historical, n approximately 18, not measured by us). Boot 251 l, four seats, no braked towing weight.
Points to note
The e-up shares technology with the Skoda Citigo-e iV and the Seat Mii electric, both also out of production. The infotainment is basic and leans heavily on a phone via the dock; that ages predictably. DC charging on early cars was optional; check on a possible second-hand choice whether CCS is fitted. We do not act as intermediary in second-hand purchase.
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