Start your electric journey with Volkswagen

A good first question and the answer is probably yes! As you read through this guide, you’ll see there are some things to consider before you commit to switching to an EV. For example, you’ll have to think about how and where you’ll charge it and the kinds of journeys you do on a regular basis, but most people can make it work. To help you work it out, use our e-mobility tools.

We are heading to an electric future and the products and UK charging infrastructure are evolving at pace.

You’re likely to be pleasantly surprised by how long the batteries last, and performance is improving all the time. A key factor is how often the battery is charged and discharged.

At Volkswagen, we provide customers with a warranty for up to 8 years or 100,000 miles from point of first registration (whichever comes first), to ensure your battery retains 70% of its original capacity. This warranty is available from new and car be passed on to future owners.

Yes of course! Like any Volkswagen car, it’s designed to be reliable and trustworthy. Of course we’d always recommend  you visit a Volkswagen retailer, which has specially trained high voltage technicians to keep your car in great working order. 

Currently, because electric vehicles use newer technologies than their traditionally-fuelled counterparts, their list prices may be more expensive. But you have to look at the total cost of ownership (TCO) which takes into account the cost of fuel (or charging), servicing, taxes and incentives, as well as the resale value of the car once you come to change or sell it. 

We’ve got tools to help you compare vehicles, and also special offers on many vehicles in the range. 

It’s also really important to remember that there are more variable charging costs with EVs. So think about whether you can charge at home or at work, where you do the majority of your driving, how far you drive etc... But don’t panic – the runnig costs tool will guide you through the decision-making process!