The Golf eHybrid is a vehicle that offers exceptional performance without relying solely on a fully charged drive battery. Despite potential traction issues at full charge, the car actually displayed faster acceleration when the battery was nearly flat, indicating minimal performance deterioration due to charge drain.
Alongside the GTE variant, the eHybrid focuses on drivability, refinement, efficiency, and EV range. Our test drive revealed consistent high standards in these areas, with occasional lapses overshadowed by the overall maturity, smoothness, and good manners of the vehicle.
When starting, the Golf eHybrid typically operates quietly on electric power, even in Sport mode. The transition to combustion engine power is seamless, with the engine smoothly engaging to provide additional torque when needed. Electric-only performance is impressive at lower speeds, with the engine only becoming slightly coarse at high revs and under heavy load.
For faster driving on highways and A-roads, some combustion assistance may be required, but extended periods of zero-emissions cruising are easily achievable. The brake system of the Golf eHybrid proved reliable, with no signs of fade during track testing and only minor pedal progression issues at low speeds.
