Volkswagen has revealed its first fully electric production vehicle, the new Volkswagen e-Up at the Annual Press and Investors Conference in Wolfsburg ahead of its public debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The e-Up operates with nearly zero noise and impresses with its driving range of 150.
It is powered by an electric motor with 60 kW / 82 PS peak power. Its continuous power is 40 kW / 55 PS. Its maximum torque of 210 Newton meters is available immediately with the first revolution. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h within 14 seconds and reaches a top speed of 135 km/h. The lithium-ion battery is integrated in the underfloor area. The e-Up can be recharged to up to 80 per cent of its energy storage within 30 minutes.
The styling of the e-Up is subtle and expresses high quality. One distinctive exterior feature is the curved layout of the LED daytime running lights in the front bumper. In addition, the front end, sills and underbody have been aerodynamically optimised.
