Volkswagen e-Golf hatchback pictures

It looks almost indistinguishable from its conventional petrol and diesel stablemates

.... and it drives similarly, too

It has a slightly firmer ride than other Golfs, but handles just as neatly

Its 134bhp electric motor gives it loads of pulling power from a standstill

The e-Golf doesn't feel out of its depth on motorways, either

It's a comfortable, quiet way for a small family to travel

C-shape daytime running lights distinguish the front end of the e-Golf

Audi-style scrolling indicators were introduced during a 2017 update

The e-Golf lettering is one of the main giveaways that this isn't an ordinary Golf

Inside, the e-Golf is barely different from its petrol or diesel sisters

As a range-topping model, the e-Golf gets a driver-configurable Active Information Dispay

Volkswagen's latest 9.2-inch infotainment system is also fitted

It can provide systems information about the e-Golf's electric power supply...

...as well as the sat nav and auto features you'd expect

The gear selector looks like a conventional automatic, but offers a number of additional modes

Plugging in will give you 186 miles after a full charge....

...and a 45 minute fast charge will boost the battery back to 80%