VW Plans Eight Less Expensive EVs by 2027

Volkswagen plans to launch eight ‘affordable’ electric vehicles by 2027, according the company boss, Thomas Schaefer. 

Talking with Auto Motor und Sport recently he said: “We have to produce our vehicles profitably and put them on the road at affordable prices.”

One of those supposed cheapies is the upcoming ID.2, development of which has been fast-tracked. Where previously delivery was within 50 months, now Volkswagen wants it on the shop floor within three years. So the electric hatchback should disrobe next year. 

VW showed off a concept of the ID.2 in 2023, the ID.2all. Even back then it said that the production version was designed for low production costs and a low sticker price. They even put a figure on it of $US26,500 ($NZ43,500). The ID.2 will use a modified version of the MEB platform that underpins the ID.4. The simplified version is known as MEB Entry.

Volkwagen is also looking at a $US22k ($NZ36k) cheapie EV. This will be based on the ID.Life concept VW unveiled in 2021. It uses a basic version of the MEB platform (MEB Small). Presumably, it will be the ID.1. We previewed that vehicle in May this year.

Volkswagen is also planning a sub-$US35k EV due out in 2027.

In total, the Volkswagen Group brands hope to be exporting 25 electric models by 2030.