
http://www.guideautoweb.com/en/articles/22772/volkswagen_will_bring_the_e-golf_to_los_angeles/
The car has an electric unit that generates 115 horsepower and 199 lb-ft for torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.4 seconds, while its top speed is 140 km/h. Range is about 190 km. A full charge using a 220V outlet should run about four hours.
This is the first all-electric vehicle that VW will offer in North America.
This is impressive. If they can do this for ~ 30K they will have a winner.