Going the distance: a guide to range

You can find details of the maximum electric range (according to official test (WLTP) criteria) in the individual vehicle descriptions in the model pages. These figures are obtained under standardised test conditions, after the battery has been fully charged to 100%. 

It’s important to note that, as with any vehicle, the official test (WLTP) figures may not reflect real life driving results. What you actually achieve on the road will depend upon a number of factors including accessories fitted post-registration, variations in weather, driving styles, speed, vehicle and battery age and condition, vehicle load, and the starting charge of the battery. 

But there’s plenty of things you can do to help maximise your range, such as pre-heating your electric vehicle when charging on a cold day, coasting or using regenerative braking, and removing heavy items you don’t need to carry.

To see how different factors might affect your range, take a look at our range simulator tool.

You’re likely to be pleasantly surprised by how long the batteries last, and performance is improving all the time. A key factor is how often the battery is charged and discharged.

At Volkswagen, we provide customers with a warranty for up to 8 years or 100,000 miles from point of first registration (whichever comes first), to ensure your battery retains 70% of its original capacity. This warranty is available from new and vehicle be passed on to future owners.

Yes of course! Like any Volkswagen vehicle, it’s designed to be reliable and trustworthy. Of course we’d always recommend you visit a Volkswagen retailer, which has specially trained high voltage technicians to keep your vehicle in great working order.