Volkswagen is planning an electric car for "the people". The ID.1 is due to arrive in 2027. This could be a game changer for many drivers - especially because of the price.
Wolfsburg - The VW ID.1 will be the brand's most affordable electric car. It starts at around 20,000 euros and is therefore significantly cheaper than the VW ID.3, which currently costs 30,000 euros. VW wants to win back young families, city commuters and thrifty drivers. Car-sharing companies are also showing interest. Despite the low price, VW - the company where a major era will end in 2026 - promises high quality, as can be seen from a press release issued by the Group.
VW announces car hammer: Brand wants to win back millions of drivers
The ID.1 should be able to travel up to 300 kilometers on a single charge. The battery apparently charges from 10 to 80 percent in 20 minutes at fast-charging stations. Charging at home would take around four hours.
VW has installed a full 115 hp in the ID.1. This is sufficient for city and country driving. The top speed is 150 km/h. The ID.1 accelerates from 0 to 50 km/h in four seconds, as the portal hh.auto.com reports
VW wants to produce in Europe: Costs for customers to be kept low
The ID.1 will probably be built in Spain and Germany. Production will start in 2026 and sales will begin in 2027. VW says it needs the time to make the technology affordable. Its direct competitors are the Dacia Spring (from 13,590 euros) and the Citroën ë-C3 (from 24,900 euros).
Chinese brands such as BYD are also pushing into Europe with low-cost models, which continue to be sold at low prices despite EU tariffs. VW, on the other hand, is building the ID.1 entirely in-house and wants to keep costs low with its European production sites, as Auto Motor Sport writes.
The size of the VW ID.1 lies between the Up and the Polo
The VW ID.1 is 3.60 meters long. This makes it slightly larger than the VW Up (3.54 meters), but smaller than the Polo (4.07 meters). The trunk has a capacity of 280 liters. The car is ideal for city dwellers and short-distance drivers.
