Volkswagen Confirms It Is Working On A $20,000 Entry Level Electric Vehicle

Volkswagen is working “full steam ahead” on a sub-£17,000 electric ‘ID 1’ that will sit underneath the new ID 2all, although brand boss Thomas Schäfer has admitted that achieving that target price is proving a major challenge.

The new Volkswagen ID 1 will be the smallest model in the brand’s line-up of bespoke electric cars. Previously hinted at in a teaser sketch, it will use the new front-drive MEB First platform, and will be one of four models built on the platform – alongside the ID 2all, the Cupra Urban Rebel and an entry-level Skoda model – in Spain.

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