Skoda unveils new Peaq Electric SUV with over 600 km of range On March 23, Skoda Auto unveiled the new fully electric Peaq SUV in camouflaged version, inspired by the Vision 7S concept. It will be built on the MEB platform and produced in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic. The model is available with three powertrain options: 60, 90, and 90x, which generate outputs from 150 kW to 220 kW. The 90 and 90x versions offer over 600 km of range and can cha...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

CUPRA unveils updated all-electric Born with over 600 km range On March 5, SEAT revealed the updated all-electric CUPRA Born, redesigned with a sharper look, improved interior quality and more advanced technology based on MEB platform. The model measures 4,336 mm x 1,809 mm x 1,540 mm (LxWxH) with a 2,766 mm wheelbase, and boot space is 385 litres. The model will be designed and developed in Barcelona, and the car will be produced in Zwickau plan...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

strial robots, and a 60-second cycle time, daily output exceeds 1,100 battery systems, reaching up to 335,000 units annually. By fully insourcing cell-to-pack processes, using standardized cells, and adopting LFP chemistry, Skoda achieved a 30% reduction in battery product costs compared to current MEB batteries. Since 2019, Skoda has produced approximately 1.4 million battery systems in Mladá Boleslav. The company has retrained or newly hired 6...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/28

Škoda to reveal all-electric Epiq Compact SUV in 2026 On February 9, Škoda announced that it will reveal its new all-electric Epiq compact city SUV in the first half of 2026. It is an important model in Škoda’s entry-level EV range as it will play a key role in Škoda’s plan to double its electric lineup by 2026. It is built on the lightweight, energy-efficient MEB+ platform for small electric cars. It uses front-wheel drive and a well-siz...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

2024. The company also produced 329,000 battery systems for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles across the VW Group, more than 1,030,000 transmissions and over 500,000 engines. Mladá Boleslav plant produced 605,600 vehicles (+4.9%) in 2025. Internal combustion engines on MQB platform and EVs on MEB platform are built side by side on the same production line. After Elroq production began in January 2025, 112,500 units were produced by year-end...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

conduct a battery health check on all ID.4 crossovers that do not feature self-discharge detection software. The remedy software package will be installed via the OBD-II port, and defective battery modules will be replaced as necessary at no charge to affected customers. The ID.4 is built on VW’s MEB platform that features 12 individual battery modules, allowing technicians to replace faulty modules. (NHTSA release on January 23, 2026) (NHTSA r...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/31

st kilometres in numerous regions worldwide, with its world premiere just a few months away. The ID. Polo measures 4,053 mm x 1,816 mm x 1,530 mm (LxWxH) with a 2,600 mm wheelbase. Boot space has increased to 435 litres, rising to 1,243 litres with the rear seats folded. The car is built on the new MEB+ electric platform, which uses a simpler, lighter, and more efficient electric drive system to reduce cost and energy use. Production will take pl...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

itiated pre-series testing of camouflage wrap CUPRA Raval. The compact model is 4,046mm x 1,784mm x 1,518 mm (LxWxH) with wheelbase of 2,600 mm. Raval combines bold design, strong electric performance, and unique features aimed at a new generation of EV drivers. The model is built on Volkswagen’s MEB+ platform with front-wheel drive. The top VZ version generates output of 166 kW and 290 Nm of torque. Its top speed is 175 km/h and provide range ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Porsche’s Moon Power launches RE:LIFE using second-life EV batteries On September 17, Porsche subsidiary Moon Power launched RE:LIFE, a modular energy storage system using second-life vehicle batteries from VW’s MEB platform. It can be used for self-consumption, peak shaving, and storing solar energy. The RE:LIFE units are outdoor-ready, fully air-conditioned, and modular, allowing easy expansion. They are managed by the OptiMOON energy manag...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

s that use eco-friendly refrigerant, R744. This milestone was achieved just one and a half years after reaching 500,000 units in January 2024. Hanon Systems produces these compressors at its automotive-compressor-exclusive plant in Palmela, Portugal, which supplies components for Volkswagen Group's MEB electric-vehicle-exclusive platform. (From a press release on September 16, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

itch production at the Cologne plant to single-shift operation from January 2026”.  The company said it would offer voluntary lay-off packages to those affected at the Cologne plant. Ford builds the Explorer electric SUV and Capri electric crossover in Cologne, both based on Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform that is used by the VW ID.4 and ID.5. Ford invested USD 2 billion to build electric cars in Cologne after ending production of the Fiesta...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

pe’s EV market with the new Electric Urban Car Family at IAA Mobility 2025. It includes two VW models plus one each from CUPRA and Škoda, starting at around EUR 25,000 plus entry-level model ID. EVERY1, priced at EUR 20,000, with a market launch set for 2026. All models are based on the improved MEB+ platform and use the new unified battery cell, offering up to 450 km range. Despite shared tech, each car has a unique, brand-specific character....

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

making it the fourth small EV concept in VW’s entry-level lineup. The production models will arrive from 2026, with the ID. CROSS world premiere set for summer 2026. The ID. EVERY1 will also be shown in Munich and will reach production in 2027. The front-wheel drive concept model is built on the MEB platform, but is soon to be upgraded to MEB+. It features a 155 kW front motor, a flat battery positioned on the floor, and a projected range of u...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

ion will begin soon in Martorell, alongside the future Volkswagen ID.Polo. The Raval is named after Barcelona’s El Raval district, known for its energy and bold character. The car’s camouflage design at the show featured a map of the area’s streets as a tribute. The model will be built on the MEB+ platform with front-wheel drive. The Raval is designed to offer a dynamic driving experience. The model measures 4,046 mm x 1,784 mm x 1,518 mm (...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

s their own identity." "Each brand will have their own UI, look and feel," Bensaid said. "Each brand will have their own suspension tuning … but underneath the guts of the vehicle will be optimized based on the same technology and software architecture." It all starts with the upcoming affordable MEB-based VW Every1, which will use an off-the-shelf version of the zonal architecture, and then trickle into newly-released models based on the Volks...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

VW introduces ID.4 in Mexico On May 23, Volkswagen officially launched the ID.4 in Mexico, marking its entry into the country’s electric vehicle market with its first all-electric SUV. Built on the MEB platform, the ID.4 features a dual-motor AWD version that delivers 335 hp and 545 Nm of torque, powered by an 82-kWh battery offering up to 423 km range. It has a sleek, aerodynamic design, LED lighting, illuminated emblems, and a spacious “Ope...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/24

million parts annually. These pre-series activities help SEAT S.A. fine-tune all stages of EV production — from stamping and painting to final assembly — to ensure smooth mass production starting in 2026. In 2026, CUPRA will launch the all-electric CUPRA Raval, a bold urban car built on VW’s MEB platform with front-wheel drive. Based on SEAT press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

electric models built on the locally developed Compact Main Platform (CMP), featuring the high-performance China Electrical Architecture (CEA) electronic architecture. The CMP platform's flexibility will also support two new plug-in hybrid models. Additionally, a new Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platform-based model will undergo a comprehensive intelligent upgrade with CEA integration. In the mid-size segment, FAW-VW plans to launch two p...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

ing 60,490 electric vehicles in the U.S. because of a potential software issue that could prevent shift-lever indicators on instrument panels to be seen. The recall includes 2021-2023 VW ID.4 and 2022-2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback electric crossovers, which are built on the VW Group's MEB platform.  The affected vehicles left the factory with software that might not show the letter "N" for "neutral" in the instrument cluster when t...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/08

VW unveils entry-level EV ID.EVERY1 concept On March 5, Volkswagen unveiled the ID. EVERY1, its entry-level EV concept. This vehicle is part of Volkswagen’s Electric Urban Car Family, designed to offer affordable electric mobility alongside the ID.2all, which is scheduled for release in 2026 at under EUR 25,000. Both models are built on the new modular electric drive platform (MEB) with front-wheel drive, ensuring optimal space utilization and...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06