[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-vw-e\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-vw-e\/","headline":"All New VW e-up!","name":"All New VW e-up!","description":"The idea is simple: take the regular up!, rip out the petrol engine, fit an electric powertrain instead, add some finicky cosmetic details to denote its eco-credibility and voila, you get the e-up! The electric city car has only been around since 2014 so two years seems hasty for a mid-life facelift. However, it\u2019s more down to the fact that the conventional petrol version, which has been around for longer, has been facelifted. So the e-up!\u2019s update is more to […]","datePublished":"2016-09-12","dateModified":"2016-09-13","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/feature-2-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/feature-2-1.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-vw-e\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":470,"keywords":["city car","electric car","Golf GTI","nissan leaf","volkswagen","VW e up"],"articleBody":"The idea is simple: take the regular up!, rip out the petrol engine, fit an electric powertrain instead, add some finicky cosmetic details to denote its eco-credibility and voila, you get the e-up!The electric city car has only been around since 2014 so two years seems hasty for a mid-life facelift. However, it\u2019s more down to the fact that the conventional petrol version, which has been around for longer, has been facelifted. So the e-up!\u2019s update is more to do with keeping the look of the range consistent than anything else.That means changes to the e-up! are minimal, which isn\u2019t a bad thing. It was already one of the best looking models on the city car block with VW\u2019s ever-amiable design approach lending itself well to such compact dimensions.You\u2019d have to look close to spot the difference between the old model and this so we\u2019d best point them out. The front bumpers are \u2018beefier\u2019 than before, with new c-signature LED running lights, while the rear has a more angular bumper, and a more prominent diffuser panel alongside a sharper tail light design.Inside, there\u2019s a leather-trimmed steering wheel and chrome trim on the interior door handles, air vent surrounds and instruments.Performance is the same as before with its electric motor producing the equivalent of 80bhp to get it up to 62mph in a rather rubbish 12.4 seconds. We don\u2019t expect GTI-like pace from a city car, especially an electric one, but that feels drawn-out compared to modern standards. VW describes it as \u2018brisk\u2019, we wouldn\u2019t.Speed eventually tops out at 80mph so only the brave or desperate would take this on a motorway. Not that you\u2019d be able to go that far; its battery only carries enough power for up to 93 miles and that\u2019s if you drive it in optimum conditions. Wind resistance, road type, conditions like temperature all have a say on the e-up\u2019s maximum range.Recharging the battery doesn\u2019t have to take forever though. If you can get to a fast charger, the battery can be recharged to an 80 per cent of its capacity within half an hour. However, plug it into a standard wall socket at your home and you\u2019ll be waiting nine hours until it is fully recharged. An overnight job that one…Despite the e-up\u2019s battery weighing 230kg, extensive weight saving measures from VW\u2019s engineers make it lighter than its petrol siblings.Price has crept up from \u00a319,270 to \u00a320,780 OTR with the government\u2019s \u00a34,500 plug-in car grant taken into account. It seems expensive yes, and stretching an extra \u00a35k for a Nissan Leaf may be more appealing. However, it can be broken down to \u00a3275 monthly payments through VW\u2019s PCP scheme, after a \u00a3900 deposit. 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