Volkswagen ID.1: the brand’s cheapest electric car will arrive in 2027 for $20,800 (Instagram @volkswagen)
Volkswagen is about to reveal the concept of the ID.1, which will be its most affordable electric car, with a debut scheduled for March 5th.
The production model, however, will only hit the market in 2027, with an estimated starting price of $20,800. It is still unclear if the official name will be ID.1, but VW has registered the “ID.EVERY1” trademark, suggesting a possible name.
Initially, the automaker planned to develop the project in partnership with Renault, but the collaboration was canceled, and the French automaker continued with its own electric model, the new Twingo, expected in 2026.
The ID.1 will share the MEB Small platform with the ID.2 and will be designed for front-wheel drive. Although battery details have not yet been released, it is expected to follow the example of the ID.2all, which offers up to 450 km of range on the WLTP cycle and a 10% to 80% recharge in about 20 minutes. Volkswagen is betting that this model will be a milestone in the popularization of affordable electric vehicles in Europe.
During a meeting in Wolfsburg, VW showcased the ID.1 to its employees, and CEO Thomas Schäfer emphasized the importance of the model as an affordable, high-quality electric car made in Europe for the European public. With this, Volkswagen reinforces its ambition to lead the affordable electric vehicle segment, directly competing with the Renault Twingo and other compact models on the market.
Source: Motor1.com | Photo: Instagram @volkswagen | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
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