Combining practical functionality with an exciting driving experience, the Volkswagen Golf is one of the most well-loved auto models on the market. In 2014, Volkswagen Group introduced the e-Golf, the first fully electric model to the Golf lineup, and released a refreshed version for the 2020 model year. The e-Golf electric car delivers everything that drivers have come to know and love about its gas-powered counterpart with the extra pep of an electric-powered drivetrain.
The Volkswagen e-Golf features a 36 kWh battery pack with an EPA-rated driving range of 125 miles. The e-Golf can charge at a rate of 7.2 kW while charging on a Level 2 EV charger and can be charged up to 80% within an hour with a DC fast charging station. The VW Golf electric car takes over ten hours to be fully charged using a Level 1 EV charger plugged into a standard 120-volt outlet.
In contrast, a powerful Level 2 e-Golf charging station like the JuiceBox can charge the e-Golf battery pack from empty to 100% in around 5 hours. With a Level 2 home charging station, you will wake up every morning fully charged. Both the JuiceBox® 32 and JuiceBox 40 are perfect options for the VW Golf electric car, as either can charge at the car’s maximum charge rate.
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Make & model
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Charge rate
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Battery size
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Charge time on Level 1
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Charge time with JuiceBox 32
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Electric range
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2017-2021 VW e-Golf
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7.2 kW
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36 kWh
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10 hours
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5 hours
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125 miles
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DC fast charging: CCS Combo
The 2017-2021 Volkswagen e-Golf has a DC fast charge option, which allows the e-Golf battery pack to charge up to 80% in about 1 hour. For its 2020 update, the VW Golf electric model has the same fast-charging capabilities now included as a standard feature. The e-Golf EV uses the SAE Combined Charging Connector (CCS) for Level 3 DC fast charging.