New VW eUP! review - the anti-Tesla EV? // Jonny Smith

Why do I think this could be the anti-Tesla EV? Simply because the 160 mile new VW e-Up! is a very simple package - an EV for non tech freaks perhaps? It is an electric car that doesn't so much celebrate technology, but feels pleasantly analogue for a new car with new lithium-ion drivetrains that lives beneath.
In the previous CarPervert episode I waved goodbye to my 2018 e-Golf long term test vehicle. I had become accustomed to the familiar Golf driving experience, married to a 120-140 mile EV range. This is the new 2020 revised VW e-UP! electric supermini. Its battery pack has increased significantly since its 2013 launch - from 18.7kWh to 32.3kWh - and with that the crucial real world range.
The Up! itself is now a 10 year old car, but doesn't feel it. This e-Up! costs just under £20,000 new, and so it is priced similarly to a nearly-new VW e-Golf. The Golf is more luxurious and spacious, but the cheekly little e-Up! beats its WLTP for real world range.
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[@SmallBlogV8]

Am now adding 'bollock porridge' to my vocabulary, thank you.

[@Avalontranslations]

ha ha ha

[@tommyhartman7920]

Thanks to the Smith and Sniff podcast I'm here for the 'bollock porridge'!

[@dangerpowers123]

Ha ha same here

[@tommyhartman7920]

@@dangerpowers123 haha! Love it

[@2008tourer]

Same here, a couple years too late though

[@ru95]

“This has been quite a sensible review” Jonny, 2 minutes ago you were trying to get the charge covers off with a twig 😂

[@jwenting]

failure to read the manual is such a common thing...

[@alliejr]

CaptainDuckman RTFM, indeed.

[@kyliefan7]

Is there a “fuel button” in the car? I would hate that as they brake like my Nissan did after a couple of years...really LOVE my Chevy Bolt with the push to open cover!

[@simono4991]

My comment exactly. Plus “bollock porridge”. Keep ‘em coming!

[@DaviDeXtA]

My Mrs has a 2013 VW e-Up. Just a couple points: 1) You have to click the unlock button on the key fob to unlock the charge flaps. 2) Her car had CCS so it was available. Good review all in all mate.

[@arthurbttf]

Best thing about this? An actual handbreak that will work regardless of electronics.

[@Aikaramba12]

I own this car, and the rear brakes has been replaced 3 times under warranty since the car was new. Important to use them sometimes with so much regenerative breaking

[@rocketman4315]

Great review Jonny, as usual! I absolutely love your general enthusiasm when reviewing a new car, even though you are not shying away from pointing out disadvantages, too.

[@CyclicPilot]

6:00 as a long time Up! driver I feel it's worth pointing out that the petrol version is also a 4-seater. The only interior difference I can see is the charging cable cubby hole in the boot, apart from that it's all identical to the petrol model.

[@bruts82]

Just found this channel , brilliant content , good luck to our British neighbours during this time from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@rollingtroll]

make sure you check Smith 'n Sniff and FullyCharged as well :)

[@oxcart4172]

And all the best to u folks on the emerald isle!

[@rune12358]

I quite like the 'leave the infotainment and nav functions up to the user's phone' design. I mean, try as they might, car manufacturers are always going to suck in that aspect compared to smartphone manufacturers, and you cut costs. Plus, getting a better phone means you upgrade your car´s nav system as a bonus, and each family member that uses the car gets their own custom thingies.

[@jwenting]

yeah. The one thing that always bugged me about my old (2014) Up! was that the satnav system was buggy and wasn't easy to update (especially after Garmin discontinued support for it in 2017 or so). Was stuck with 2015 maps forever, plus it tended to forget it actually had a microphone and speakers every few weeks, requiring a hard reset to make the satnav and carkit work again.

[@DaCoder]

This is the kind of EV I am waiting for. Back to basics. Like my base model Accord with a different drivetrain. I don't want any luxury items.

[@kinkong1961]

you are joking i presume or you have never had a luxury car lol

[@jonathanmellish4439]

Its still too expensive. Perhaps i would try a previous generation Zoe, their range is impressive.

[@darwinrover]

Couple of corrections . the e-UP has only ever been available in a 5 door . And the pre facelift models were available with CCS but as an option.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thank you for the correction. Much appreciated. Sorry I made these errors.

[@georgebamber6871]

All vw ups are now 5 door only now for some reason even the gti

I have a 2013 e-up with ccs. Also lock/unlock the car and you get the lids of 😂

[@waynehobbs5175]

Hi curious to your MPKwh to see how much better 7 years of technology works. Ignore the bigger battery in the new one i want to compare consumption not range. You can put a huge petrol tank in an ice car to improve range but it's consumption that matters too.

[@sebastiand1816]

@@waynehobbs5175 still looking for that Information?

[@paulbennett4548]

Love the Basil Fawlty moment with the charging port. :o)

[@mjk8019]

Paul Bennett I think this was fake. Johnny seems to be smarter than that. It’s obvious that it’s locked if you can’t take it out with your hand (especially both covers at once)

[@paulbennett4548]

@@mjk8019 Staged or not, it was still very funny and myself and Johnny and everyone else has their 'Basil' moments. :o)

[@Bornconfused1]

Where's the USB again? I missed that.

[@robertavery152]

On the top of the dash under where your smartphone goes.

[@mach1nefan]

There!

[@dgurevich1]

@@robertavery152 Either you're German, or you didn't watch the video...

[@robertavery152]

@@dgurevich1 I am not German, although my very distant relatives were Prussian (before German Unification). I also watched and thoroughly enjoyed the video! :)

[@komoriboy]

I can't believe VW don't supply a stick with the car!

[@andymccabe6712]

An 'EV Stick' - in a special bag with a nice, VW logo.......

[@henriktorneus410]

Unlock the car! 🙈

[@pilootdotcom]

I see the chargeport “cover” has lock openings in it that are also used to lock the charge cable. So I guess you have to completely switch of the car, press the same button you would use to the unlock the cable after charging and then timely remove the cover?

[@SB-vb8ch]

So you're not supposed to use a stick or the key to gain access then....sometimes in life you just need to stand back & reconsider that you just might have missed something!!

[@rjung_ch]

Ah, someone read the owners manual, good move!

[@rkan2]

"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that."

[@chrismwhite]

I own a CITIGOe iV, which is the same in all but trim. The charging covers lock in place if not removed within about 45 seconds of unlocking the car.

[@FFVoyager]

@mike s something that locks the charge cable in place is 'shit'?

[@ACCORDriver_NL]

Who's also annoyed by the window rubber not sitting properly.... ? Maybe it's just me.

[@purcellrcaviationchannel]

Drove me nuts, too!

[@heincarpenter]

Me! (no Seat?)

[@zmc9403]

Roy Brueren oh shit! Would never have noticed! Can’t unsee! >{

[@piggymito]

Litteraly about to comment on it!

[@bertoano4917]

Haha was looking in the comments for someone who was also annoyed by that Window rubber , you must be a perfectionist mechanic to haha

[@Danielevans2]

0:52 I love the Speedo is big and only goes to 100 instead of 20000mph like on every other car 🙃🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

It'll only do 81mph!

[@Danielevans2]

@@TheLateBrakeShow I reckon we can hit 100 if we find a steep enough hill 😝. Jks. Ya, as long as it eventually hits 70 I'm a happy chappy. I'm glad you chatted about the 0-30 feeling nippy as that's what actually counts 🤙🏻. Would love to see some 0-30 time comparisons in your next videos if you have em to hand 💛, or even some acceleration charts 😏🤓

[@darwinrover]

@@TheLateBrakeShow I used to own a 1l Lupo . Its top speed was 99mph , but the speedo went to 140 , as they used the same dials on all models including the GTi

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

CarPervert That’ll keep you legal!

[@sparkstack]

Unlock the car with the keyfob to remove the charge covers. “Filler flap” is not locked, seems the covers themselves are. e-Golf locked the flap. I broke our lock off, since in winter it freezes over.

[@barryhaeger4284]

I suspected that the eUP was using the cars Charge Cable locking mechanism to retain the charge covers since they sounded to be made of hard plastic not the usual rubbery stuff. Well done VW good solution but pitty you didn't mention that to Jonny

[@sorinelpustiu5674]

with Romanian government grants, i bought my 2020 E UP for 10,000£ (12,000€)

[@CaroAbebe]

Cool! 😎

[@keithnewton8981]

You can have the MG for the same money with a bigger battery more range more space and lots more usb points. Up to 1 yesr old e golf £19000

[@michaellyth]

Thank you Smith and Sniff for bringing me here! Laughed muchly!

[@Aaronage1]

I wish VW gave this the e Golf motor. It would have been a lot of fun with that little extra performance - Up GTI acceleration basically.

[@rkan2]

Meh, pointless to make it go over 130km/h (which it could do, even with the 82hp).. Would probably need a more expensive batterypack or liquid cooling. No 8yr warranty at the same price point anymore.

[@tagg8233]

Maybe this might turn up, suitably tuned, in an eUP! GTI next year

[@tomfu6210]

@@rkan2 The speed limit is more connected with motor and it's physical limit than battery (of course with not so much good Cx it would drain battery alot)

[@rkan2]

@@tomfu6210 It all affects. I still think they wouldn't offer 8yr warranty on the battery, if you'd hammer it for longer at max power of the motor. I still think the battery and it's cooling or heating in extreme temperatures is more of the issue. The motor's limit is only really demagnetization, and the inverter will hit it's limit before that, except for maybe 150km/h at +40C for extended periods.

[@tomfu6210]

@@rkan2 I saw an interview with Skoda developer who said it is physical limit of an engine what limits the speed. Otherwise they would have to put a gearbox in it. It is cost effective design after all.

[@Bladebars]

All the car 90% of people need

[@peterlewis3540]

Not at £20,ooo, i would get the Up Gti instead, far more fun, and invest the £3000 for a rainy day.

[@pdken3081]

@@peterlewis3540 Maybe but you'll need the £3000 and more for petrol.

[@michaelherlihy2090]

@@peterlewis3540 Cheaper total cost of ownership... electricity per mile is a fifth to a tenth of the cost of petrol. I save €3000 per year in my egolf doing 30000km a year. The instant torque of an electric motor in a small car is more fun than the slightly more laggy ICE equivalent. ...unless it's the noisy vroom vroom you're turned on by :P

[@rkan2]

The Mii could be had for less than 14000£ with 1500£ incentive in Finland. The eUP is a bit expensive I agree.

[@ONYX-365]

@@michaelherlihy2090 you might need those savings for new batteries in a few years, if you plan on keeping it.

[@MTSVW]

I love the up! It reminds me A LOT of my ‘68 Beetle: simple, single piece highback seats, exposed metal on the doors, horn ring, pop out rear windows, real gauges, real hand brake, real key, finger hook on the back hatch... the only thing I’d change is add levers on either side of the hand brake like old Beetles had, but have them operate the heated seats.

[@slavko321]

The second hand market is going to be great, specially on models with scratched charging covers:]

[@philreilly6959]

Hi Jonny, Thanks for another great review. Definitely some new words for the OED to add to the lexicon of our wonderful language! It's one of the reasons that I like your reviews so much (as well as the fact that you have a deeper auto knowledge than most KZbinrs). You can always be relied on to be really natural. It always feels like I'm in the car with you and your just having a relaxed chat. Keep it up!

[@jaybenny7719]

So glad you had access to Matt Watson’s“Stick of Truth” to jimmy the CCS open.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

I hope Mat doesn't file a lawsuit on the twig front.

[@V_Dubya]

@@TheLateBrakeShow Twig-gate

[@colinchandler1500]

@@V_Dubya Farm Gate?

[@marcopino332]

e-up! is amazing, my first car, my first ev. p.s. unlock the car to free the charge port ;)

[@miloe436]

@Spud Chuffington jones Not everyone lives in the UK.

[@miloe436]

@Spud Chuffington jones You were commenting on Marco's post. Maybe in his country it's economically advantageous to buy this car. It is in my country.

[@miloe436]

@Spud Chuffington jones Around £14-15k in Norway. In comparison, one of the cheapest combustion cars you can buy here is Toyota Yago. Around the same price, but then you get more taxes, have to pay gasoline and more maintenance. And probably not as good as a car. If you can handle the size, this car is a no-brainer in my country.

[@miloe436]

@Spud Chuffington jones What 8k Corsa are you talking about? As I said, in my market a Yago is probably the cheapest at 14k. A new Corsa starts around £17500.

[@EngineeringNibbles]

@Spud Chuffington jones Electric maintain a better resale value, although 10k in savings is like 100k km of gas for an up/corsa

[@Johan-di9zg]

Just notice, the 2013 e-up! does have CCS capabilities. also, to open the charge flaps just press the unlock button on the key :D

[@Soordhin]

It was soooo funny seeing him getting angry at the car though, wasn't it?

[@Johan-di9zg]

@@Soordhin oh yeah . i would never poke around like this on a car that's not mine. too funny to look at

[@brocluno01]

Selling points - real gauges (Yeah !! ), no touch screen (Yeah !! ), small and prolly handles well. Needed options, more battery, heat pump, and more motor. Need a GTI version :D Size - perfect for a commuter. Now we would like to hear more after your week of whizzing around ...

[@josefv-y8m]

50% of the current orders for the UP are eUPs...means a loooong wait time...and huge success. Read that the entire 2020 Production is sold out and production is on hold at the moment anyway...even more wait Time. I think if you plan to buy a Golf you usually plan it as first Car...means ICE...if you plan a for a second Car you plan for an UP, which perfectly fits for this purpose and explains to me the order success of the eUP.

[@SirBoden]

I have a high level of distain for screens in vehicles. This I like.

[@markos.7945]

Random thoughts: 1. Good to see that VW is still using the same key design as my 2004 Jetta. 2. You look exactly like my friend, Dave.

[@DanielHRuud]

Nice review. Getting our new eup in a couple of days! White, with almost all extras and a 3 years service plan - cost around 14-15k GBP with current currency rates and government "discounts" here in Norway One of the biggest downsides to this car is the rapid charging. It says 40kw on paper, but in real life situations its really quite a bit slower... And that is kinda a dealbreaker if you are planning to use it on longer trips. It's like vw didn't want to make it too good(e.g charge fast enough) to sell more of the next gen cars...

[@tomfu6210]

It vary depending on an outside temperature. They say it runs good above 10°C. It is caused by lacking heat pump. In lower temperatures the battery pack is too cold for rapid charging.

[@HubNut]

By heck that's more useful than the previous model! I just about managed to get 60 miles out of the previous e-Up!!?!!

[@elinys2843]

Hope he figured out by now the filling caps lock after a few minutes. To unlock: just press the unlock button on the key.

[@Neil2022]

Looking around for usb whilst driving. Not very bright.

[@Olliebobalong]

I find that with VW's, what is hard plastic is actually really well finished and processed, no gaping holes anywhere, no squeaks or rattles. Then again, this is from a country where perfection isn't quite good enough.

[@izoyt]

vw/audi have always best interior quality, i will say this again. i owned or drive many brands (bimmer and merc included) so i'm not just talking nonsense

[@SpikeXtreme]

Might of been a good idea to read the user manual before trying the physical stuff. You can't just pull off the caps ..it's a security feature so kids/yobs don't stick mud and twigs in the female connectors when the car is parked.

[@tim80TO]

Inaccurate info Jonny - the original e-Up! did have CCS charging socket. I owned one for 4 years and it was faultless. What was that nonsense with the stick! The car must have been locked, and the charge socket covers were locked on.

[@waynejones5635]

The recharging caps in the back are locked, which is why you could not open them. All you need to do is use the fob and press unlock button which unlocks the caps, for recharging. Much easier than trying to use a stick to pry them open.

[@qcope]

Flip out rear windows, are not only cheaper, they weigh less and the hollowed out doors give rear seat passengers, more elbow room. Same is in the Aygo/C1/108.

[@AMAudiot]

in order to open the chargeport covers you need to unlock the car with your car key...

[@alexdolling]

When you say the rear windows are pop out for cost saving, isn’t it actually the shape of the rear door means you can’t wind the window down without it having a massive fixed quarter light.

[@888johnmac]

yeah, exactly whai i was thinking

[@jwenting]

yes, and more weight and a thicker door, thus less space in the rear.

[@Danielevans2]

11:26 That waS FLIPPING HILARIOUS 😂😂😂😂

[@rkan2]

"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that."

[@maxdraxx]

The 2013 E-Up does have DC rapid charge! You also press unlock on the keyfob to release the charging caps. I was shouting at the screen when you got that stick out!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

I am stupid. Sorry.

[@johnchartrand5910]

Great, honest review, please keep the BEV reviews coming.

[@turningpoint4238]

It's not an anti-Tesla EV it's complimentary, not trying to compete against Tesla ( that hasn't worked out great yet) but goes for a different part of the market. The more EV's the better.

[@bencoltart2089]

Just have to hit the unlock button on the key to release the covers 👍

[@shockwave1xD]

Wasn't the old one available with 50kW CCS? I've seen videos of this.

[@ianhemming1976]

Hey Jonny does the “bum cooker” affect the bollock porridge ? 🤔

[@rikardottosson1272]

POV - back here after the Smith & Sniff podcast episode.

[@Chrisb8s]

Jonny is my favorite car reviewer. He just wants a car that works.

[@Samstarion329]

Press the unlock button on the keyfob and the charge port releases the cover (or the cable).

[@ysteinwang-norderud7377]

I have a e-up 2014 with ccs and it’s good for 48 kw. I also have a Tesla model3 and I love them both.

[@SzonSer]

Back here after the smith and sniff podcast 😁

[@CambsEV]

Jonny you are spot on. I think this, the Seat Mii and the Skoda are game changers for this car segment and if dealers get people to test and experience them, there will be no going back. Get past the basics and the 'simplicity'...........great cars!! Hence why I've ordered the Seat Mii Electric......cannot wait!

[@lostchildren]

That has to be the cheapest, most spartan interior I habe seen in many years wow. Reminded menof an old Renault 5 or a Lada.

[@piusmartin5178]

Well it's around 13.000€ after subsidies (50% is paid by the carbuilder) in Germany. What do you expect?

[@lostchildren]

@@piusmartin5178 Indo not understand the "what do you expect" part of your comment. I was not expecting anything. Did my comment offended you in any way?

[@slhslh9038]

The Up! has a really stripped-back interior, but actually it's not that cheap. I have a regular Up! and a car that costs 10x the amount the Up! cost, and there is nothing in the £80K car that I miss in the £8K Up! If you connect your phone to the Up! you get a lot more diagnostic info, and really as much 'entertainment' as you would ever want in a car, and you just use Android Auto or CarPlay for maps, reading messages etc via the car audio, and of course google maps and google voice assistant work way better than any in-car system ever does.

[@fryke]

@@slhslh9038 You won't use Android Auto or CarPlay since there's no screen to show that. Instead, you'll be simply using your actual phone's OS, which while driving can be much more distracting than Android Auto or CarPlay. I'd LOVE for them to actually provide a ca. 5.5-6" screen for actual CarPlay in those cars. Sure, it'll cost a bit, but they could just offer that as a higher trim level.

[@piusmartin5178]

@@fryke You can Just Install the Android Auto App and it works on your phone

[@jfv65]

If i would go for a spartan VAG EV i would go for the cheapest of the 3, probably the Skoda. They also offer funkier colors like canari-yellow and Skoda-green-metallic. Good value for money. I seem to remember that in the Seat cruise control is an optional extra.

[@seanoneillsongs]

Enjoyable as always. Hard to believe that the Up! has been in production for almost 10 years, it's chunky and balanced and doesn't seem to have dated. What puzzles me though is why it's not sold with infinite customizable options like the Mini. Since 2011, I've been trying to raise finance to produce a range of add on bits to personalize it but so far, Up! Yours is but a dream. Stay safe.

[@jonathanbeale3978]

“Bollock porridge” 😂 love it

[@regsparkes6507]

So do I actually,..but I am also trying to envision that too!

[@toyotaprius79]

u love it? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@eatcochayuyo]

Yes I do own one and I am taking it to Corsica from Germany for a 1.300km trip. Took out the back seats to fit two peoples luggage as well as diving equipment.

[@izoyt]

so, how it went? would love to hear 1st hand experience ion longer trips, specially on seat comfort, charging etc. also, is it snappy enough for some b road overtaking? thnx

[@atoossa88]

"It's there, Jonny! It's there." 😂

[@pioneer7777777]

I find it interesting comparing this price in GBP, about 20,000 GBP is $24,450 USD. New Bolt's are selling in the US for about $28,000 USD and that's with 238 mile range, 0-60 in 6.5, much better infotainment, etc. I would think that price Bolt in the UK/Europe would outsell most every other EV, no?

[@rjung_ch]

So Jonny, what was the deal with the plugs in the back, you needed to press a button or what? Really looked like you were getting worked up over it, funny!

[@pipstein612]

You just press the unlock on the remote and an interlock pin releases the covers, been the same on e-up since 2014.

[@marknelson2073]

@@pipstein612 yeah, that's what I thought he was going to do when he went and pulled the key from the steering column!

[@alliejr]

Pip Stein Also like many (most) ICE cars... the “filler” door locks/unlocks with the main locks. I guess Jonny doesn’t often do his own fill ups? 🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@alanhillyard1639]

Well, the filler door opened so the car was obviously unlocked, so the disconnect here was just that the caps lock back on after about 45 seconds after the car is unlocked. Not the same as a petrol car at all, the flap is open when the car is open and you can open the filler cap when you please.

[@AircooledAl]

Re watching because of recent s&s episode, the fed up sounding intro with the golf at the beginning is amazing.

[@alexpenrose4624]

Watching again because of Richard Porter and his new car on the way. Oh and Bollock Porridge

[@simonfoster1153]

It looks like the bungs in the charging port are now designed to be locked in. I assume the charging port button on the lower dash will release them.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

That's a rubbish idea.

[@livingthroughtv]

Johnny, as with the "missing" USB, I'll advise you can find a sunglasses holder of sorts inside the glovebox :) (not quite as stylish or accessible as a little roof cubby but still)

[@Sthilboy56]

20 k for an eup I must be too poor because that is very expensive for me

[@Paul_VanGo]

Jonny, for the sake of you child's comfort: remove the rear headrest, before you install the child seat.

[@electricwhirl5175]

It's also must be done due to safety - RTFM! :)

[@barrydavies998]

Looking forward to your chat with Ian Seabrook (HubNut)... You sir ..are a star

[@russvhill2]

I've been hoping for a KZbin comparison review of the eGolf and the eUP. That you should do it Jonny, rather than some of the KZbin clowns, is a bonus. After watching both reviews, I think I'm more inclined to buy a second hand eGolf which has adaptive cruise and an automatic parking brake, plus of course, LED headlights and a heat pump option.

[@roodick85]

Yes I loved my eGolf it's much better but make sure you have the CCS charger and the SEL model. Amazing car for sure,not sure what VW was thinking with this rubbish

[@carlarrowsmith]

CCS certainly was on the original e-up. I almost bought one in 2014, 14K new as they struggled to sell them. Looks like they haven't improved the quality issues which is why I didn't buy. I see rubber falling off round the door.

[@rggb5876]

The e-up has a 36.8 kWh battery. Compared to the e-Golf it is more capacity. The e-up uses cells from the Audi e-tron whilst the e-Golf uses pouch cells of an earlier generation.

[@SteezyG]

Im pretty sure the flap locks after a certain time of not having the car on or unlocking it. Had a lady infront of me with a rented VW onces and couldnt fill up. She was so confused and I just spammed the unlock button on her keyfob and it came off super easy.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Ah. Hmm, let me check.

[@martinwright970]

Good review. I had a second hand e-up! until it was stolen in 2017. Last year I bought a brand new e-Golf. I have to say, that while the e-Golf is a pretty nice car, I always have preferred the e-up! That may sound strange but that's just me. Even when I first did test drives back in 2015, I found the e-Golf a bit heavy and cumbersome while the e-up! has always felt zippy and fun. I'm seriously considering switching back to the latest version of the e-up! One factual point: the e-up! has always had a CCS port and DC Rapid Charge capability.

[@ThomasHarrisonLord]

Interestingly, the entry-level Seat and Skoda equivalents are not CCS. Only on the top-spec models or a £720 option.

[@mrbryanperson]

I love that the UP! has big side windows, It seems most modern cars have tiny side windows that swoop upward at the rear

[@dozybint83]

I bought a Lupo Sport as a stop gap car after selling my Golf 4motion as I like to change cars every year or two....7 years later I'm still driving the Lupo, It's that good. Way underrated car.

[@TBFSJjunior]

Own a Lupo 3L with 395k km on the clock.

[@EspenX]

Funny how you almost broke the charging caps not realizing they were locked and would have come out if you clicked the unlock button. You were so close trying to pry them open with the key with the unlock button on it :) I must admit, it took me a minute to figure it out the first time I charged my Up.

[@pbainbridge5]

Looks grand, but needs to be brought up to full Ay Up standard if it's to be sold in Yorkshire. Dog grill for t' Whippet, flat cap roof decal, lighter for me woodbines, and a horn that plays Ilkley Moor baht 'at.

[@Gersho.]

I understand that no one these days reads user manual but if you struggled to open charging port lids, just check it (manual or internet) and don't go after some silly solutions. It's is as easy as pushing 'door open' button on car key and actually prevents someone to open it and for example cause some damage.

[@egold33311]

Looks like a fun drive! In the E Golf the digital dash was an extra and isn't standard in all E Golfs, along with heated seats etc!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

We didn't know that. Heated seats is a must, digi dash isn't...

[@RJPick1]

According to VW site in the UK and other motoring media at the time of writing the e-Up! is not currently available to order new due the high demand and 16 month delivery time. Whether it will ever come back again is debatable as the ID.3 is now available to order. We may have to wait for the ID.1 although apparently that may still be 2+ years away. That is a shame.

[@ramblerandy2397]

I was this ][ close to leasing a Skoda CitiGO, but was informed that it had no rapid charge capability, by the leasing company. And now you are saying that it and its sibling VW does??? I am one of the millions of people without my own driveway, and this review has now put me in a bit of a spin. Of hope, that is.

[@Expatviewer1974]

Great work, loving the content. Would greatly appreciate a Jonny Smith review of your Jimny - need your, um, unique, car-centric voice and reasoning. Please!

[@DaanBrandt]

I did not expect the channel name to be so appropriate. But back on topic. I still believe the Golf GTE is the best value car. Sportive, 40 kms of full electric range and long range petrol capability. If you need to do short or long trips then that one wins by miles. In the short-medium to medium-long range this may be great. But it is skinny and as you said has very similar cheaper options. However, a new e-golf (why do they even bother) is coming around this summer and the ID3 will be finally here at the end of 2020.

[@TekAutomatica]

Good review but, mate, do some more research! Like how to release a charge point cover. Original e -up had CCS. It never had 3 door due battery pack length. It had better range than original i3 BEV, Leaf and non Teslas due low aerodynamic drag (smaller frontal area) and coast mode. Real world it's not a slow car.

[@arryt3912]

Did I spot a heated front screen on this Up? Wish I had one on my Golf GT 1.4 petrol, 65 plate . Had a few in the past, on Fords and a Mini Cooper. Very handy on a frosty morning

[@maxtorque2277]

"little" EVs tend to be four seat simply to help them pass the heavy load gradient tests! Part of the OE tests is to ensure the car can cope with being fully loaded (occupants and luggage) and still pass gradability and kerb climb requirements. With only 4 seats, that test is 20% easier!

[@maxtorque2277]

@M Bacon And where do you think that "stated load" comes from? yes thats right, it's set by the OE, by carrying out lots of tests (tests which incidentally as a vehicle devleopment engineer i have done for the last 20 or more years....) and in order to apss those tests, typcially "Low power" EVs get down graded to being 4 seaters, simply to limit GVW, which means the test requirements are less stringent. For example, the "kerb climb" test, carried out by all OE,s requires the vehicle to be sit at 90degrees to a standard height kerb, with both front wheels touching the kerb, and to be able to climb up and over that kerb, without a "runup". For an EV can only ever make the torque the motor makes at zero speed this is a difficult test when fully loaded! Conventional ICE cars can slip clutches, use torque converters to increase wheel torque, and even be abused by simpyl reving the engine up and dumping the clutch (ie using the engines inertia to generate extra wheel torque to get up the kerb. Evs can do none of those things, the motor makes max torque, and they either climb up or they don't !!!

[@keithnewton8981]

Hold on johnny the golf is only digital if you pay a lot extra the e golf has an analog dash like the eup. The fancy lcd display is a very expensive option

[@anthonyevans8397]

Next to the eco and eco plus button there's a plug symbol I think that might help!

[@simonreeves2017]

Completely agree with you about the Lupo and Fox - the Seat version of the Lupo (forgotten the name!) was great value, the 3 cylinder diesel was so frugal - my Brother ran one for a few years. I like the Up, the 5-door is the best option anyway. I do think £19k is too much for an E-Up though, especially when you can get the funky BMW i3 120Ah new for under £30k if you shop around. Better range, lovely interior, LED lights, keyless start, and it will never rust or look boring - but then I'm biased, I love my i3.

[@trashmail8]

> the Seat version of the Lupo (forgotten the name!) was great value, That would be the Seat Arosa. I know one that is still running strong after 2 decades. :)

[@jwvandegronden]

bum cooker on a low simmer... Gotta love Jonny Smith

[@mttmorgn]

I have an E-Golf and you didn’t mention my favourite feature - adaptive cruise. It’s brilliant. I can do my whole commute in stop/start traffic without touching the pedals. It won’t even undertake on the motorway.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Perhaps I should have mentioned it, but tbh I don't really like ACC. It often wastes energy by accelerating too quickly to get back up to speed.

[@wattouk]

Bollock porridge is now officially my favorite phrase of 2020.

[@markifi]

for me this is the most appealing of all the EV-s now. I like everything about it really. (don't like the company tesla, don't like tft dashboards, don't like large cars, see the infotainment more of a burden than a feature, etc)

[@giacomolovato1]

Great Video, love the e-Up! BTW...that rubber seal on the driver's door for the window was not in the correct position, I couldn't get over it, I kept watching it for all the lenght of the video, OCD way...