The Volkswagen e-Golf is Now More Affordable Than Nissan's Leaf - The Cheat Sheet

The Kia Soul EV and Ford Focus EV come close, but are limited geographically since they are not sold nationwide. The Volkswagen e-Golf, with 83 miles of range and a similar hatchback format is probably the closest, but its single SEL trim made it more expensive. In the SEL suit, the e-Golf offers just about every convenience, option, and luxury that VW is able to put into the hatchback. This, in turn, drove the price of the little EV up over $35,000 (before incentives), asking buyers to part with a lot of money for something that in gasoline trim competes with stuff like the Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, and Ford Focus. Now, the new e–Golf SE trim will start at $29,815 after $820 for destination but before incentives, ever so slightly besting the $29,860 Nissan Leaf (also with $850 delivery, and yes, by a whole $45). Importantly, though, it undercuts the SEL trim... Buyers will get VW’s 6. 5-inch infotainment system (downsized from the SEL’s 8. 5-inch screen). The e-Golf’s appeal lies in its ordinary nature — it looks, drives, and behaves much like any other Golf would. Source: www.cheatsheet.com