How much is a golf 8 GTE?

How much is a golf 8 GTE?

Priced from £35,960, the Mk8 Golf GTE is the most powerful version of the standard Golf on sale, with a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine combining with an electric motor to produce 242bhp.

Is there a golf 8 GTE?

This is the latest addition to the sprawling Mk8 Volkswagen Golf line-up - the GTE plug-in hybrid. ... It's a move echoed elsewhere in the Volkswagen Group - the latest Cupra Leon and Skoda Octavia vRS models are also now available with plug-in power alongside their powerful petrol defaults.

Does the golf 8 GTE charge itself?

Long range compared to pure electric - PHEV cars have the benefit of using petrol or diesel so can be quickly refueled and store more fuel than a battery for longer range. Can recharge themselves whilst driving - PHEV benefit from being plugged in but can also recharge as they drive.

Has the golf GTE been discontinued?

Buyers were clearly drawn to the combination of low running costs, typical VW quality and Golf GTI-like performance. But the previous GTE went off sale towards the end of 2018 and there hasn't been a plug-in hybrid Golf since.

Is a Golf GTE worth it?

The Golf GTE is still a car for the everyday as well as high days and holidays, but by adding a battery capable of supplying up to 40 miles of pure electric range (WLTP), alongside a peppy, 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine, in theory this is a car that's fast, frugal and rather flavoursome when it comes to company ...

What is the difference between GTE and GTE advance?

Two trim levels The entry-level Golf GTE is joined by the new GTE Advance in the line-up. The standard car already comes well equipped as standard; however, moving up to Advance adds luxuries like 18in alloys, the updated navigation system and heated seats.

How much does it cost to fully charge a golf GTE?

Volkswagen Golf GTE Charging Cost You can drive up to 31 miles purely on low-cost electric power. A full home charge on a Volkswagen Golf GTE costs around £0.87.

How long does a golf GTE battery last?

With the battery fully charged the GTE will give you around 25 miles on just the electric motor. This is more than enough for most people's urban commutes and for longer journeys you have the petrol engine as well.

Why was the Golf GTE discontinued?

Volkswagen has suspended orders for the Golf GTE plug-in hybrid as production bottlenecks have built up a considerable lead time for new orders. A Volkswagen UK spokesman couldn't reveal the precise lead times for the last orders placed but confirmed that they're well under one year.

How long will a golf GTE battery last?

With the battery fully charged the GTE will give you around 25 miles on just the electric motor. This is more than enough for most people's urban commutes and for longer journeys you have the petrol engine as well.

Is Golf GTE reliable?

Perhaps surprisingly, the GTE came quite a way down the table of hybrids and electric cars in our most recent reliability survey, although it did record a respectable score of 89%. Volkswagen as a brand finished in 16th place out of 31 manufacturers.

How do you charge a golf GTE at home?

0:154:06Charging the VW Golf GTE Advance | Stable Lease - YouTubeYouTube

How does golf GTE work?

The Golf GTE is a plug-in hybrid. It has a 150PS 1.4-litre TSI turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a lithium-ion battery (weighing 120 kg) and electric motor. ... Battery Hold mode allows the battery charge to be retained by using the petrol engine, for example when approaching an urban area.

How much does it cost to fully charge a Golf GTE?

Volkswagen Golf GTE Charging Cost You can drive up to 31 miles purely on low-cost electric power. A full home charge on a Volkswagen Golf GTE costs around £0.87.