| Question | Answer | | :--- | :--- | | | Unlock car -> plug in Type 2 or CCS. | | What is "B" mode? | Stronger regenerative braking. | | Can I drive through water? | No (Battery is sealed, but connectors are low). Max 3 inches. | | What tires? | Special low rolling resistance tires (185/55 R15 or 165/65 R14). | | Infotainment reset? | Hold the power knob for 15 seconds. |

Use your VIN on the official Volkswagen website to view the specific manual.

| Feature | Pre-Facelift (2013-2016) | Facelift 1 (2016-2019) | Facelift 2 (2019-2021) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 18.7 kWh | 18.7 kWh | 32.3 kWh | | Range (WLTP) | 130 km (80 mi) | 130 km (80 mi) | 250 km (155 mi) | | Charging Port | Type 2 (AC only) | Type 2 (AC only) | CCS (AC + DC 40kW) | | Manual section to read | "Range anxiety" | "B mode driving" | "DC fast charging curve" |

Here is the irony: The e-up! has a single-speed gearbox. There is no clutch, no stick shift. Yet, driving one feels more like a manual transmission car than any dual-motor hyper-hatch.

A dedicated section of the covers the e-Manager (found via the "E" button on the center console). This is your charging scheduler.

: The manual details how to optimize the e-up!’s range—officially rated at approximately 159 miles (WLTP) for later models. It highlights that charging times vary: a 40kW rapid charger can reach 80% in about an hour, while a standard 3-pin home socket can take up to 16 hours.