Volkswagen is within the early levels of improvement of an electrical hatchback to fit in beneath the compact ID.3 bought abroad, and a check mule has been noticed.
A check mule is the place engineers use a makeshift physique, usually from an current automobile, to cover new mechanicals. On this case they’re utilizing the physique of the ID.3.
We all know the check mule is for a smaller automobile than the ID.3 by the shortened wheelbase and corresponding shortened rear door. Different variations seen on the check mule embody a charging port on the passenger aspect entrance fender. On the ID.3, the charging port is situated on the passenger aspect rear fender.
The check mule is believed to trip on a lower-cost model of Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform for mainstream EVs like VW’s ID household, in addition to some EVs from different VW Group manufacturers, together with the Audi This fall E-Tron. The lower-cost model, dubbed MEB Entry, is shorter than the common MEB platform and incorporates a single motor on the entrance.
Volkswagen ID.2all idea
The platform was previewed in 2023’s VW ID.2all idea, a subcompact hatch with a single motor on the entrance rated at 222 hp. The idea additionally got here with a battery claimed by VW to ship 280 miles on the WLTP check cycle used abroad. A decrease determine would end result utilizing the stricter EPA cycle.
A manufacturing model of the ID.2all is anticipated to be launched available on the market in 2025 with a beginning value beneath beneath 25,000 euros (roughly $27,400). A crossover model is because of observe in 2026. Manufacturing will likely be dealt with at a plant in Spain. VW Group additionally plans to construct associated fashions for its SEAT and Skoda manufacturers at crops in Spain, and probably one for the U.S.-bound Cupra efficiency model.
The brand new EVs will doubtless show too small for the U.S. market, so do not anticipate any to point out up right here.
VW Group will not cease on the subcompact class in the case of reasonably priced EVs. The automaker can be engaged on an EV that will likely be priced beneath 20,000 euros (roughly $21,250), the oft-rumored ID.1. This mannequin will doubtless be a minicar to exchange VW’s e-Up! hatchback, and is due in 2027.
