Inbound tech developments will allow new entry-level Volkswagen to enter low-cost EV segment
Volkswagen's upcoming entry-level electric city car, known as the ID 1, will channel the spirit of the Volkswagen Up and could even take its name when it arrives in 2026. The affordable EV is due to follow the €25,000 ID 2 onto the market in the second half of the decade, rivalling the likes of the upcoming Renault Twingo and the new Citroën e-C3 at less than €20,000.
Set to be based on a bespoke platform, distinct from the ID 2’s MEB Entry architecture, it will be developed with a rigid focus on keeping costs down, which means it won't play host to the same levels of advanced autonomy and connectivity functions shared by other, more expensive Volkswagen models. “You need a car that really fits the customer demands in that price class. You don’t need high-end technology within these cars," said Grünitz.
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