125000MI E-GOLF BATTERY HEALTH CHECK! DEGRADATION TEST ON MY CHEAP ELECTRIC 24KWH VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

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This video details a battery health check on a 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf with 125,000 miles, aiming to assess its degradation. The reviewer performed a capacity test using a methodology similar to Bjorn Nyland's, charging the car to 100% and then driving it gently until depletion. The results indicated approximately 13.86 kWh of usable capacity, suggesting a degradation of around 31% from its original estimated 20 kWh. This translates to a realistic range of about 40-45 miles. Despite the significant degradation, the reviewer expresses satisfaction with the e-Golf's usability for around-town driving, highlighting its relatively quick DC fast charging capability (around 30 minutes for 97% charge) and its affordability as a cheap electric vehicle. The video also touches upon recent repairs and upgrades, including a new windshield, alignment, and planned suspension work, while noting persistent minor issues like the backup camera and a cracked washer fluid bottle.