The Volkswagen ID.4, the company’s most affordable electric vehicle, is now a reality. Volkswagen’s ID.4 was formally unveiled for its first public test drive. This affordable electric vehicle, priced under €25,000 or $27,500, offers a unique combination of compactness akin to the Volkswagen Polo and interior space comparable to the Golf, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious buyers.
The Volkswagen ID.2 electric vehicle: a compact yet practical addition to the brand’s growing EV lineup.
Following its 12-month rollout of the ID.2 concept, Volkswagen’s most affordable electric vehicle has taken to the roads for real-world testing.
To counter the threat posed by low-cost electric vehicles (EVs) from Tesla and Chinese manufacturers, Volkswagen unveiled its ID.2all concept in late March. The new model is slated to debut beneath the ID.3 with a starting price under 25,000 euros, approximately $27,500.
Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles CEO Thomas Schäfer believes that the electric vehicle “demonstrates where we should be heading as a brand.”
Built upon the latest iteration of its modular electric architecture, the MEB platform, which already supports Volkswagen’s current ID lineup – as well as Ford’s Electric Explorer and the new Capri EV, exclusive to European markets. The ID.2 is expected to offer an estimated range of up to 279 miles (450 km) according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP).
Volkswagen drew inspiration from its heritage-rich Golf and Beetle models, reimagining timeless design elements to suit the modern era of electric mobility. The concept showcases Volkswagen’s innovative new design direction.
As the ID.2’s design wraps up, head designer Andreas Mindt praised the production-ready vehicle for exceeding even his lofty expectations, calling it “even better” than initially envisioned.
Volkswagen’s first-generation ID.2 electric vehicle makes its public debut, spotted during testing on roads.
Prior to its official launch, a prototype ID.2 model was spotted tearing up the famous Nürburgring circuit.
The new ID.3’s compact size won’t let you get a good look at its sleek design from above. Despite ongoing challenges, accelerating progress on Volkswagen’s Trinity EV is crucial.
Volkswagen has postponed the launch of its Trinity electric vehicle, a rival to Tesla, until 2032. Meanwhile, this development may accelerate the rollout of the highly anticipated electric Golf to as early as 2029 or potentially even earlier.
Following its collaboration with Rivian, Volkswagen’s electric vehicle software expertise is poised to accelerate its transformation. According to a newly released report, Volkswagen is poised to upgrade its Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platform to MEB+, coinciding with the anticipated 2026 launch of the ID.2 model.
Porsche is set to enhance its PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture over the next three years with assistance from electric vehicle specialist Rivian, following the launch of the new Macan EV.
Volkswagen plans to reveal its ID.2 model by late 2025 or early 2026. As VW continues its transition to a fully electric vehicle-centric future, a new SUV crossover model is expected to join the lineup in the near term.
