The Volkswagen Golf - Two new plug-in hybrid drives

"In addition, two new plug-in hybrid models will be available in stores these days: the Golf eHybrid and the Golf GTE. These Golfs have an externally chargeable lithium-ion battery The energy content of the new Golf eHybrid has been increased by 50 percent to 13 kWh develops a system output of 150 kW (204 PS). This Golf is recommended as a particularly comfort-oriented plug-in hybrid model. The Golf eHybrid consumes just 11.0 kWh / 100 km (NEDC). The all-electric range is up to 80 kilometers ; the total range is 870 kilometers (both NEDC values). The likewise extremely economical Golf GTE is designed for strong sporty performance. Here, the drive provides a systemic performance of 180 kW (245 PS) are available - the fusion of the electric motor and TSI thus achieves the performance level of the current Golf GTI. The Golf GTE can be driven purely electrically for up to 62 kilometers with an energy consumption of 12.4 kWh. Total range: 745 kilometers (all three GTE values ​​also NEDC). "