Volkswagen (VW) has announced that its electric VW Golf Blue E-motion concept will become a reality.
At the upcoming 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, the carmaker will show off the concept electric car that it has been testing in Europe.
The Golf Blue E-motion is identical to the current gasoline-powered Golf, with a few key differences: an 85 kW electric motor that replaces the conventional Golf's 2.5-liter engine, and a 700-pound 26.5 kWh battery stored in the vehicle’s cargo area.
Like many EVs, the Golf Blue E-motion offers three driving modes to limit energy consumption and extend range. Recharging the e-Golf takes around 6 to 7 hours, according to a VW spokesperson.
With a full battery, the Golf Blue E-motion offers a range of 90-100 miles, similar to the upcoming Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi i-Miev, but the manufacturer expects the range capacity to increase by the time it hits the US market in late 2013.
VW plans to begin a testing program in the US, although no details have yet been released.
Source: Peter Davis, Statewide Director ATT & Energy initiative, Pine Valley, CA, USA