VW launches affordable pure trims for ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5 On December 2, VW introduced entry-level Pure variants for the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5 models with updated pricing and specifications: ID.3 Pure features 170 hp motor, 52 kWh battery, and provides 388 km range. It charges at 7.2 kW (AC) in around 8 hours or 145 kW (DC) in around 20 minutes. Pricing starts at EUR 21,300. ID.4 Pure features 170 hp motor, 55 kWh battery, and provides 363 km ra...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

Ford to unveil second EV to be built at Cologne on July 10 On July 10, Ford will unveil the second full-electric model to be built at its Cologne EV Center in Germany, also based on VW's MEB platform used by the Ford Explorer EV, which officially began production on June 4. Ford has said that the second EV, a sports crossover, will begin production at the Cologne plant later in 2024. The relationship between the Ford Explorer and the new sports c...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/08

Volkswagen’s Poznań, Poland plant targets carbon neutrality by 2040, produces one hundred million components On May 10, Volkswagen Group Polska announced that Volkswagen Poznań Foundry will be completely neutral in terms of carbon dioxide emissions by 2040. It is introducing further pro-environmental solutions that enable it to reduce energy and water consumption. At present, it uses 100% renewable sources. The heat generated in the foundry...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/10

Volkswagen unveils new 'MORE' versions for ID. family models On February 15, Volkswagen introduced new "MORE" versions in the ID family, offering superior equipment at competitive prices. The ID.3 Pro "MORE" starts at EUR 40,270, featuring a 62 kWh battery, 120 kW charging power, and covers range of up to 432 km. The Pro S "MORE" is priced at EUR 43,460, with an 82 kWh battery, 170 kW charging power, and covers range of up to 562 km. Both models ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/19

CES 2024: Volkswagen premieres ChatGPT integration in its vehicles On January 8, Volkswagen announced it will present the first vehicles in which ChatGPT is integrated into its IDA voice assistant at CES 2024. In the future, customers will have seamless access to the constantly growing AI database in all Volkswagen models equipped with the IDA voice assistant and have researched content read out to them while driving. Cerence Chat Pro from techno...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/09

Volkswagen reveals new exit warning system On December 7, Volkswagen revealed the latest edition of its exit warning system, which helps avoid potentially dangerous circumstances when exiting a car in inner-city traffic. The assist system can alert the occupants if other road users are approaching the parked Volkswagen from behind, using two rear radar sensors (on the left and right in the bumper) and warn passengers of a risk before the door han...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/08

VW set to halt production of ID.3 and Cupra Born and to resume ID.4, ID.5, and Audi models in Zwickau plant On December 1, multiple sources reported that the production of VW ID.3 and Cupra Born will pause in Zwickau and Dresden next week, extending until year-end after meeting production targets. VW ID.4, ID.5, and two Audi models will resume production in Zwickau on December 4, 2023, following a temporary halt due to engine shortage of the new ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/04

VW supports Vatican City's green transition with EV fleet partnership On November 15, Volkswagen announced that it is supporting Vatican City state in its transition to sustainable mobility. By early 2024, the company will deliver nearly 40 fully electric models from its ID. family, including the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5 through Volkswagen Financial Services. The move is part of the Vatican's "Ecological Conversion 2030" strategy program to reduce th...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/16

VW upgrades ID.4 and ID.5 models with new infotainment and electric drive system On October 10, Volkswagen announced that it has enhanced ID.4 and ID.5 electric models with a new infotainment system, revamped cockpit, and advanced features. Both models now feature a 12.9-inch infotainment screen with a redesigned menu structure. The Digital Cockpit and optional augmented reality head-up display has been improved, and illuminated touch sliders for...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/11

IAA Mobility 2023: Volkswagen unveils ID. GTI concept and showcases EV lineup On September 3, Volkswagen announced its plans to launch eleven new electric models by 2027. The company showcased the ID. GTI Concept car at the IAA Mobility 2023 for the first time and demonstrates how the GTI label will transition into the electric era, with production scheduled for 2027 based on the modular electric drive (MEB) platform.By 2027, Europe’s largest a...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/04

Green NCAP announces scores and ratings of Volkswagen ID.5, BMW 2 Series Coupé, Dacia Sandero Stepway, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Ford Tourneo Connect On June 15, Green NCAP released its findings on the performance of the cars subjected to testing including Volkswagen ID.5, BMW 2 Series Coupé, Dacia Sandero Stepway, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Ford Tourneo Connect. The test also highlighted the advancements in electric vehicle technology as well...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/16

Volkswagen gives preview of new ID.7 GTX, to launch in IAA Mobility On May 11, the Volkswagen Group gave the first preview of the new ID.7 GTX. The world premiere of this long-distance limousine is scheduled for the IAA Mobility trade show in late summer (September 5–10, 2023). After the ID.4 and ID.5, the ID.7 will be the third model to offer a GTX version.In the interior, details such as the red GTX contrast stitching on the seats, dash panel...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/11

Volkswagen makes interior of ID models more sustainable On February 24, Volkswagen announced that it is making the family ID. fully electric even more sustainable, including the composition of materials for the interior. Throughout 2023, ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, and ID.7 will receive innovations that were used for the first time in the series production of the ID. Buzz 2. In addition, Volkswagen no longer uses chrome for the ID's door trim pieces, instr...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/27

Elli and Mitnetz Strom conduct pilot for smart grid integration in Germany On January 23, Volkswagen announced the result of a nationwide smart grid pilot project carried out by the Volkswagen subsidiary Elli and the network operator Mitnetz Strom together with the management consultancy E-Bridge. The pilot concludes that if the charging of electric cars is intelligently synchronized with the power grid, not only drivers of electric cars will ben...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/23

Volkswagen invests EUR 460 million to convert Wolfsburg plant into e-mobility factory On December 7, Volkswagen announced that it will invest EUR 460 million in the Wolfsburg plant by the beginning of 2025 for preparations to produce the new ID.3. The compact electric car will be leaving the assembly line in Wolfsburg from 2023 – initially in partial production, with full production slated from 2024. Ramp-up is due for completion by the end of ...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/08

Elli and MITNETZ STROM partner for smart grid integration of EVs in Germany On June 21, Elli, a brand of the Volkswagen Group, and MITNETZ STROM launched the nationwide pilot project for smart grid integration of electric vehicles. In the first step, around 20 drivers of Volkswagen models ID.3, ID.4, or ID.5 are involved in making electric cars part of the energy system in the future and increasingly using green electricity from the region for...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/22

Volkswagen’s every ID. model to get its own GTX version On June 5, Volkswagen announced its strategy of positioning the GTX brand independently with every ID. model to get its own GTX version following the success of the ID.4 GTX and ID.5 GTX.The ID.4 GTX and ID.5 GTX models with dual-motor all-wheel drive, presented in 2021 will now be equipped with even more comprehensive standard equipment. The previously optional equipment packages known as...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/16

Volkswagen presents new 100% electric premium coupé SUV ID.5 in Spain On May 11, Volkswagen presented the new 100% electric premium coupé SUV ID.5 and ID.5 GTX being manufactured at the German plant in Zwickau and will be delivered to European customers at a price starting at EUR 50,020 in the month of May. The ID.5 offers three trim levels: Pro, Pro Performance and GTX and three engine options of 128 kW (174 hp), 150 kW (204 hp) and 220 kW (29...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/12

Euro NCAP tests assisted driving technology of Jaguar I-PACE, Polestar 2, VW ID.5 and Nissan Qashqai  On May 10, Euro NCAP announced that it has tested Highway Assistance systems offered on four recent cars as part of its ongoing evaluation of assisted driving technology. The Jaguar I-PACE system was graded as ‘Entry’ level, the updated Polestar 2 system as ‘Good’, and the VW ID.5 and Nissan Qashqai are the best performers with...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/10

Volkswagen announces online leasing of ID series vehicles On April 14, Volkswagen announced that customers can now lease new vehicles online from Volkswagen in Germany. The all-electric ID.4 and ID.5 models from Volkswagen’s ID. family will initially be offered. They will be joined later by the ID.3. The offering is also to be rolled out successively to other European countries. The new offering from Volkswagen Germany enables a complete and se...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/15