Volkswagen teases its most affordable EV yet

Volkswagen teases its most affordable EV yet
An entry-level VW EV is on the way, (Images: Driven/Supplied)
Jet Sanchez
Volkswagen is gearing up to introduce its most affordable electric vehicle (EV) yet, previewing a sub-€20,000 (around NZ$36,600) model set to launch in 2027. This yet unnamed entry-level EV will slot below the upcoming ID.2 and is expected to be the German brand’s most budget-friendly electric offering.The teaser image above suggests a compact hatchback design, and while VW has yet to confirm the official name, the company recently filed a trademark for 'ID.EVERY1' with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, as...

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