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e-up! 18.7 kWh, up to 82 hp (2013-2019) engine: faults and reliability

Volkswagen e-up!, Škoda Citigo e iV and Seat Mii electric: motor síncrono de imanes permanentes and baterías de 18,7 and 36,8 kWh version

With caution

These cars are over seven years old and have a small battery; check the battery's state of health (SoH). We have found no faults specific to this series, only limited information.[1]

Years
2013–2019
Power
82 hp
Faults that affect it
1
0 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
1
in our database

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What changes in this version

First series: 18.7 kWh gross battery, 40 kW continuous with 60 kW peaks, 210 Nm, 3.6 kW AC charging and optional 40 kW DC charging.[2]

Faults of the e-up! 18.7 kWh, up to 82 hp (2013-2019) engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1Low severityFrequency: RareElectronicsHigh-voltage battery discharged after a long period parkedGebrauchtwagenberater.de reports that some e-up! cars were found with a discharged high-voltage battery after long periods parked: a software fault allowed the 12 V battery to discharge, and the high-voltage battery then had to recharge it; it is corrected with an update.

Cars fitted with the e-up! 18.7 kWh, up to 82 hp (2013-2019) engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the e-up! 18.7 kWh, up to 82 hp (2013-2019) engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. These cars are over seven years old and have a small battery; check the battery's state of health (SoH). We have found no faults specific to this series, only limited information.[1]

What faults does the e-up! 18.7 kWh, up to 82 hp (2013-2019) engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: high-voltage battery discharged after a long period parked (low severity).

Which cars use the e-up! 18.7 kWh, up to 82 hp (2013-2019) engine?

Volkswagen up! (2013–2023).[1][2][3]

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Sources

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  1. Volkswagen e-up!: Probleme und SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  2. VW e-up! (Wikipedia, alemán)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  3. Volkswagen e-Up! (Wikipedia, inglés)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026