The defining inspection point on a used e-Golf is whether the specific car is equipped with DC fast charging. On the e-Golf, the CCS/Combo fast-charge port was optional on some trims rather than universal, so two otherwise-identical cars can differ on this. If you ever plan to road-trip or top up quickly away from home, confirm the car physically has the Combo port and that fast charging functions, rather than assuming it. This is an equipment check, not a performance question, and it is the easiest thing to overlook.
Battery size is the other key variable. Early cars (roughly 2015-2016) used a smaller pack, and from the 2017 model year VW fitted a larger pack, which improved usable range. The e-Golf's battery is liquid-cooled rather than air-cooled, and the model has no widely-documented thermal-defect pattern, which helps explain its generally solid reliability reputation. Trims included SE, SEL Premium, and a Limited Edition; equipment such as the onboard charger and fast-charge capability varied by trim and year, so match the trim to the features you actually want.
On the whole the e-Golf behaves like the dependable gas Golf it is based on, which is part of its appeal as a low-drama used EV. Pricing has depreciated significantly since VW discontinued it in favor of the ID-series electric cars, so it can represent good value, especially in a later larger-battery car that has fast charging equipped. Verify the battery size, confirm the charge-port equipment, and otherwise inspect it like any used compact VW.
