Electric Car Comparison Test Video - FIAT 500e vs. Volkswagen e-Golf

Two of these modern more affordable zero emission all electric choices include the FIAT 500e and VW e-Golf. The 2015 FIAT 500e sells for $32,300 and has an 87 Mile Range and gets an average 122 MPGe. The 500e is fun to drive thanks to a 111 HP and 147 lb-ft of torque thanks to an 83 kW Electric Motor and 24 kW Lithium Ion Battery and a 2,980 lbs. Curb Weight. The FIAT 500e comes with 7 Airbags standard and is available with deals like $2,000 Cash Allowance and a $199 per month Lease for 36 mo. with only $999 down and a California Clean Access Sticker availability.

The 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf ushers in the all new MKVII 7th generation Golf platform with an all-electric power train. The battery powered VW starts at $35,445 and has an 83 Mile Range and gets an average 116 MPGe thanks to a 115 HP and 199 lb-ft of torque 85kW Electric Motor and 24.2 kW Liquid Cooled Battery and a 3,090 lbs. Curb Weight. The e-Golf gets a trick set of driving modes: Normal, Eco and Eco+ which limit the current coming from the battery and help to conserve the e-Golf's range. When juice runs out the e-Golf can regain an 80% Fast Charge in only 30 minutes while it takes 4 hours to charge the battery 100% on a 240V outlet.

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[sketchpro]

I've already signed the lease for the E-golf and just got the call it's on a truck and will arrive tomorrow night!! Can't wait!!

[jeremyloveslinux]

Nice to see an EV review from a fellow EV owner. A lot of "regular" reviewers focus on the wrong things...

[ChrisBaccus]

I have the 500e. You can remove the Tom Tom nav and put it in the glovebox. Since I rarely need navigation, it's a good solution to what I too agree is an awkward spot for it. Also I really wanted the e-Golf. It was the best driving experience than all the EVs I tried but the price on the $87/mo fiat lease in March made the fiat the better choice.

[EPICTACULAR]

Just bought one 2015 Fiat 500e dang I don't reget it I got it 4 7200$. Freaking Wonderful car it's awesome

[samueldallas-dinwiddie]

The 500e does also have regenerative braking.

[TecnamTwin]

I'm surprised that she totally glossed over the fact that the Fiat 500e is quick and very fun to drive. The VW e-Golf has leisurely, Prius-like acceleration. However, it's a larger, more practical vehicle with better laid out controls.

[pedrof]

nice thorough review, almost makes me run and buy one, but not yet.

[used]

I'm pretty sure the e-Golf does not have a liquid cooled battery. It's passively cooled.

[chrishayden]

Should be titled "FIAT 500e vs. Leaf & VW e-Golf vs. Leaf" :|

[girlpodcast]

Fiat. Just found out about this car last weekend. Love it.

[alexincorduroy]

I wish you would’ve compared the two vehicles in this video

[trythinkingforachange]

Why have music? We want to hear what is being said, not 'entertained'. So many videos just don't get it. Silence is golden, as they say.

[LoanwordEggcorn]

Only California and Oregon have electric car infrastructure? EVs can be charged anywhere there's an electric outlet, and most people charge at home overnight.

[limegreenjbfan]

This may be a dumb question, but I was wondering: for a fully electric car, is it bad for the battery to charge it more often than when the battery is almost completely depleted? Like say charging after 1/4 or 1/2 of the battery is used so that if something happens and you need 3/4 or 1/2 of the full range you don't have to worry?

[MauriceNL]

This is not really a fair test, a better test would be a VW E-Up! vs a Fiat 500e not an E-Golf

[sketchpro]

I would've picked up the fiat, but it's too small for me, I have 2 kids in car seats, so dropping them off at school would be a pain in the Fiat. I already have a 2004 Golf R32 so I'm used to the Golf size and driving dynamics. 
      

[carymurillo]

Why is the trading value so bad compare to a Honda civic

[Wildman]

This woman knows nothing about cars. Only difference on the E is the front diffuser? Not at all. Front and rear bumpers, side skirts are different. So are the wheels and interior! Buttons for gear selector instead of knob

[robertpryor]

Nitpicking: 4 inch that's on the tires of all the Fiat 500e, cut to an orange 500e w/o orange accented sport wheels...

[ElectronicGigabyte]

I am looking at the Nissan electric cars. When one can get more than 105 miles in range driving at 70 miles per hour on a 100% charge with use of air conditioning I may likely make my shift. I am hoping for a gasoline range extender being put into a Nissan electric car. I would like to get over 90 miles to the gallon in the first 90 miles of range.

I will likely keep my gasoline car for use in trips longer than 100 miles in range.