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Volkswagen e-up!, exterior
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Volkswagen e-up!: specs and history

Compact city EV on the A0 platform, shared with the Skoda Citigo-e iV and Seat Mii electric.

Category scores

  • Reliability 76/100
    Reliability: 76 of 100. Source and reference date source: Aggregated owner reviews + ADAC breakdown statistics historical (Up! platform) + RDW recalls · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Efficiency 80/100
    Efficiency: 80 of 100. Source and reference date source: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs WLTP 14.4 (public forums, historical) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Practicality 48/100
    Practicality: 48 of 100. Source and reference date source: Boot 251 l + no towing weight vs A-segment (manufacturer figure, historical) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Value retention not yet known
    Value retention: insufficient data. Source and reference date source: Not applicable. Production ended 2023, no stable current curve · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Sustainability 77/100
    Sustainability: 77 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP consumption manufacturer figure + EV drivetrain without exhaust emissions + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Spec sheet

Generation
facelift (2020-2023, 32 kWh)
Technical specifications, indicative. Consult the official data source.
Body style Hatchback
Seats 4
Doors 5
WLTP range (km) 260
Battery (kWh) 32
Power (hp) 83
DC fast charging (kW) 40
Towing braked (kg) 0
Boot (l) 251
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) 14.4

DC charging time

Indicative DC charging time 10→80%, derived from battery capacity and charging power — not measured by us. Actual time depends on the charging curve, temperature and starting SoC.
Charging situation10→80% (min)
At model peak (40 kW) ~ 54
At a 50 kW charger ~ 54
How is this calculated? We assume around 70% of the battery sits in the 10→80% window and an average power around 62% of peak (the curve tapers towards the end). At a fixed charger the power is capped to that charger. An estimate, not a manufacturer figure.

Real-world consumption

Owners report
15.5 kWh/100km
WLTP factory
14.4 kWh/100km
Difference
+8%
source source: owner forums mixed use, historical, n≈18 · sample: n=18 · reference date: 2026-05-18

Frequently asked

Is the Volkswagen e-up! still sold as a new car?

No. This is a reference model (model years 2013-2023). We show no price and don’t broker; the page is a spec reference.

What is the WLTP range of the Volkswagen e-up!?

260 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.

How much can the Volkswagen e-up! tow?

0 kg braked (manufacturer figure). Always check the registration document of the specific car.

Owner experiences

No moderated reviews yet. Still driving this reference model? A long-term-owner review is welcome..

In depth

The 2020 facelift brought a larger 32 kWh net battery pack and around 260 km WLTP (manufacturer figure, indicative). VW ended production in 2023. Reference model for spec look-up; no current new price. Owners report clearly less range in winter (public forums, not measured by us).

About the Volkswagen e-up! (2020-2023, 32 kWh)

This model is no longer available as a new car; Volkswagen ended Up! production in 2023. It is in the database as a historical reference: for looking up specifications and as input for switch orientation from an older small EV. There is deliberately no new price and no buy button; we are not a marketplace and do not act as intermediary in second-hand purchase. The introduction price (2020 facelift) is purely historical context, not a current value.

In practice

The 32 kWh net battery (from the 2020 facelift) reaches around 260 km WLTP (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). DC charging tops out around 40 kW (CCS, optional on older trims); 10-80% takes about 60 minutes under favourable conditions (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Owners report 's winters a noticeable lower range, often around 180-200 km (owner forums, historical, n approximately 18, not measured by us). Boot 251 l, four seats, no braked towing weight.

Points to note

The e-up shares technology with the Skoda Citigo-e iV and the Seat Mii electric, both also out of production. The infotainment is basic and leans heavily on a phone via the dock; that ages predictably. DC charging on early cars was optional; check on a possible second-hand choice whether CCS is fitted. We do not act as intermediary in second-hand purchase.

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No longer sold new. Use these specs and ratings as a reference when you look at it on the used market.

No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.