From Battery Life.
Description:
The Volkswagen E-Caravelle is an 8-seater electric business van designed for companies that transport people and equipment daily. Long wheelbase, huge cargo space and serious practicality — but is it good for long distance driving?
In this video I cover:
• What I LIKE about the E-Caravelle
• What is NOT so great
• Real charging test (10–80% in 41 minutes)
• Real-world winter range
• Consumption at 110 km/h and 130 km/h
• Regenerative braking & one-pedal drive
• Why it’s not a true Autobahn long-distance machine
⚡ Key Data (Tested Version)
64 kWh battery
160 kW motor (optional 210 kW AWD available)
Peak charging: 130 kW
10–80%: 41 minutes
Winter consumption: 30+ kWh/100 km
Real 110 km/h range: approx. 170–200 km
The new 71 kWh version improves charging (claimed ~29 minutes 10–80%), but this configuration clearly focuses on short-to-mid distance commercial use, not high-speed Autobahn efficiency.
👍 What’s Great
• Massive space (8 people + trunk)
• Comfortable and surprisingly nice driving experience
• Strong regenerative braking + optional one-pedal drive
• Practical business vehicle configuration options
• 230V outlet onboard
👎 What’s Not Great
• Charging curve drops early
• High consumption at Autobahn speeds
• No app-based preheating
• Constant “Press OK” confirmations
• Not designed for fast long-distance travel
If you need to transport workers to a construction site and back daily — this makes sense.
If you drive 400 km on the Autobahn regularly — this is not the right EV.
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00:00 What is the E-Caravelle?
01:00 Sponsor: Fleet Charging Solution
01:20 Space & Practicality (8 Seats + Trunk)
02:00 Driving Experience & Motor Options
02:30 What I Don’t Like (Armrests & UI)
03:00 Charging Test 10–80% (41 Minutes)
03:40 Real Winter Range & Consumption
04:30 No App Preheating Issue
05:20 Regenerative Braking & One-Pedal Drive
06:30 Autobahn 130 km/h – Why It’s Not Ideal
07:30 Comparison to Larger Battery Vans
08:30 Who Is This Car For?
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Charging Curve
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Range test results
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