Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh electric vehicle exterior
Discontinued

Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh - Electric Vehicle Specs

Hatchback FWD

Power

85.000 kW

(115 HP)

0-100 km/h

10.400 s

Top Speed

140 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (24 kWh / 20 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 24 kWh
Net Capacity: 20 kWh
Buffer: 15%
The Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh reaches peak charging power of 43 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 22 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 70 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 2.0 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 90% in its class.

Average Charging Power

24 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.2

Maximum Charging Power

43 kW

At 0 → 76% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

54 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 54 min 24.2 kW 1.18 C 22.0 kWh
0% → 90% 32 min 36.2 kW 1.77 C 19.8 kWh
0% → 80% 26 min 40.5 kW 1.97 C 17.6 kWh
5% → 100% 53 min 23.7 kW 1.16 C 20.9 kWh
5% → 90% 31 min 36.0 kW 1.76 C 18.7 kWh
5% → 80% 24 min 40.5 kW 1.98 C 16.5 kWh
10% → 100% 51 min 23.2 kW 1.13 C 19.8 kWh
10% → 90% 29 min 35.8 kW 1.75 C 17.6 kWh
10% → 80% 22 min 40.5 kW 1.98 C 15.4 kWh