Volkswagen News
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Based on the ID.Aero concept car that VW had already confirmed was U.S.-bound, the ID.7 is a large, streamlined sedan that might top 350 miles of range.
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VW platform for affordable EVs will get mid-decade boost
The updated version, dubbed MEB+, will incorporate charging and battery updates, plus an electrical architecture designed to support more advanced driver-assist tech.
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VW raising prices on ID.4 lineup by $1,500, citing battery costs
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 prices are getting hiked $1,500 in early 2023, bringing the price of a base ID.4 Standard over the $40,000 mark.
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2021-2022 VW ID.4 gets long-awaited software upgrade
Unlike Tesla or Polestar, this won't be an over-the-air update that can be done in an owner's driveway; it will require a dealership visit and the replacement of the 12-volt battery.
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Report: VW in talks with Foxconn to make Scout electric SUVs
Building its own plant for the electric trucks is now the least likely option, according to the report, which indicates an about-face versus earlier this year, when VW was reportedly shopping for new factory sites.
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Report: Return of VW e-Golf possible after EV flagship delay
A new Golf EV and Tiguan EV are reportedly being considered now that the brand's flagship electric car is being delayed to 2030.
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Volkswagen claims to have reached this goal a year early, with 135,000 EVs on order still yet to be delivered.
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Review: 2023 VW ID.4 Standard cuts price, range—not expectations
The ID.4 Standard delivers a better driving experience than other sub-$40,000 EVs, with an EPA range rating of 209 miles.
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VW shows upfit potential of ID.Buzz with electric paramedics' van
Upfits are big business, and the ID.Buzz Cargo might be a template good for a wide range of professional uses.
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VW ID.Xtreme concept turns the ID.4 into a rugged off-roader
The off-roader pushes the MEB platform off-road, and it might help set the stage for a rugged ID.4 version or potentially for products under VW's upcoming Scout electric truck brand.
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Review: 2024 VW ID.Buzz EV counters crossover culture with iconoclastic pizzazz
The 2024 VW ID.Buzz is on the way, and it’s a modern-day electric Microbus in more than design inspiration.
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2023 Volkswagen ID.4: US-made EV starts at $38,790 for 208-mile version
Standard/Pro, S, and S Plus models now span a wider price range than before, with the addition of a smaller 62-kwh battery pack in the entry version.
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Volkswagen says that 190,000 units of the ID.4 have been delivered globally, but only a small fraction of that has been to the U.S.
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VW shifts US CEO to lead Scout electric truck brand, aims for 25 EVs across US brands by 2030
Scout could play a large role in VW's North American push, with the appointment of VW's U.S. CEO Scott Keogh to head the brand.
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US-made VW ID.4 arriving later this year: Will it keep to $36,000 base price?
Volkswagen is shifting production of U.S.-bound ID.4 electric crossovers to Chattanooga—and an affordable version is due to arrive before the end of the year.
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Redwood Materials aims to recycle all VW and Audi EV batteries in North America
Redwood will work directly with VW dealers to recover batteries after they've ended their useful lives in EVs, and they'll be shipped to Nevada for recycling.
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VW breaks ground on first EV cell “gigafactory,” starts PowerCo battery business
The Salzgitter battery cell factory, termed SalzGiga by VW, will be a hub for global battery activities and a template for factories around Europe and potentially North America.
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VW reveals ID.Aero concept, previews premium electric flagship sedan
The ID.Aero suggests that VW won't entirely be abandoning the Passat sedan's form factor—but it's switching off to fully electric.
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The long electric sedan teaser suggests larger electric vehicle may be coming on VW's MEB electric platform.
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Report: VW seeking separate US factory site for Scout EVs, could include commercial vehicles
VW might be looking away from both its dealerships and Chattanooga for a U.S. factory for its Scout EV brand, a recent report suggests.
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VW's Scout EV brand a surprise to dealers: Will it try to bypass them for Tesla-like sales model?
Volkswagen reportedly didn't approach its U.S. dealers ahead of the decision to create its Scout SUV brand—which leads to all sorts of questions about how it plans to sell these EVs.
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Volkswagen harvests Scout as an electric SUV brand
What Thing? VW is bringing back the Scout SUV badge as a fully electric SUV brand, with models due in 2026.
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VW-BP project will add thousands of space-saving "Flexpole" urban fast-chargers in Europe
The 150-kw DC fast-charging stations can be installed at low-voltage grid points, thanks to an included battery storage system.
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VW plans faster charging, longer range, higher power for its MEB platform for mass-market EVs
VW is aiming for 200-kw charging, a maximum range of 435 miles (WLTP), and 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.5 seconds for dual-motor all-wheel drive models.
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