13 September 2016
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E-UP! goes on sale in UK

Volkswagen's new electric version of the popular UP! is now available to order.

The zero emission compact car is aimed at those looking for an eco-friendly urban option and prices for the e-up! start at £20,780.

Equipped with an 82 PS electric motor, the car takes 12.4 seconds to cover zero to 62 mph and has a top speed of 80 mph, with a range of 94 miles between recharges.

Charging of the battery takes nine hours to achieve a full charge, but there is also the option of a 30-minute quick charge to get the battery up to around 80 per cent.

The car also comes with a range of extras such as parking sensors, cruise control and a sensor that automatically turns on the headlights as dusk approaches.

Inside the up!, drivers can benefit from a smartphone docking system that allows a phone to be the hub of the car's infortainment system.

The smartphone can also be used to display key data from the e-up!’s systems and tips from the Volkswagen Think Blue Trainer – which offers tips on efficient driving.