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Volkswagen Golf eHybrid: UK price, economy and specs

Hatchback · 5 seats · 1 version in our list

£36,620guide price, October 2026
88 mielectric range
19.7 kWhbattery
256.8official mpg
25g/km CO2
273 Lboot
1,700 kgtowing

The Volkswagen Golf eHybrid is a plug-in hybrid hatchback with 5 seats. Price: from £36,620. Official electric-only range: up to 88 miles.

Volkswagen Golf eHybrid versions and prices

VersionTypePriceElectric rangeEconomy (WLTP)CO2BatteryBootTowing
HatchbackPlug-in hybridfrom £36,620up to 88 mi (official)256.8 mpg25 g/km19.7 kWh273 L1,700 kg

Guide prices checked October 2026 and may already include the Electric Car Grant. Always confirm the price with the seller.

Economy, charging and performance

  • Official economy (WLTP, weighted for plug-in hybrids): 256.8 mpg
  • CO2: 25 g/km
  • Electric-only range (official): up to 88 miles
  • Battery: 19.7 kWh
  • AC charging: up to 11 kW
  • DC rapid charging: up to 40 kW
  • Power: 204 hp
  • 0–62 mph: 7.2 s

A plug-in hybrid only delivers its low running costs if you charge it regularly. See pure EV vs hybrid vs plug-in hybrid.

Specification sources: autoexpress.co.uk, carwow.co.uk, parkers.co.uk (checked October 2026).

Space, size and towing

It has 5 seats and a boot of about 273 litres. It is rated to tow up to 1,700 kg (braked) in our data. Towing cuts range a lot, so allow extra margin. See electric cars for towing.

Electric Car Grant

None of the versions in our list is on the Electric Car Grant list. The grant only covers eligible new pure electric cars priced at £37,000 or less. See the Electric Car Grant and EV tax.

Reliability

Reliability scores come from the Warrantywise Reliability Index, which uses data from used cars, so many new models do not have a score yet. See the Volkswagen page and the Index explained.

Rivals

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Volkswagen Golf eHybrid cost in the UK?

In our October 2026 check, UK guide prices for the Volkswagen Golf eHybrid were £36,620. Prices change often, so confirm with the seller.

How far can the Volkswagen Golf eHybrid go on electricity?

The official electric-only range is up to 88 miles. In real use it is usually lower, especially in cold weather or at motorway speeds.

Is the Volkswagen Golf eHybrid eligible for the Electric Car Grant?

None of the versions in our list is on the Electric Car Grant list.

Figures compiled October 2026 from published UK sources, and are approximate (how we compile them). Page reviewed 2026-10-16. See our sources. General information, not financial, legal or technical advice.

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