- European Entry-level EV Previewed; Expected to Start Below $21,000 as ID.1
- Nine New Models Announced by 2027, Including ID.2all, Electric Golf, Electric T-Roc Crossover
- Uncertainty Over U.S. Availability of Volkswagen’s New EV Lineup
Volkswagen is looking towards a future focused on its core brand, bringing back affordable small cars, particularly for the European market.
Recently, VW unveiled plans for an entry-level, fully electric small car set to be priced at less than $21,000 (around 20,000 euros) by 2027. While the model was previewed to employees, the public will get a first look at the entry EV in early March.
The upcoming small EV, likely to be named ID.1, is described by Volkswagen Passenger Cars CEO Thomas Schäfer as “an affordable, high-quality, and profitable electric Volkswagen from Europe for Europe.”
The ID.1 is expected to join VW’s EV lineup alongside the production version of the VW ID.2all, a small-car family built on VW’s MEB platform for affordable EVs. The ID.2all is scheduled for a 2026 debut with a starting price under $26,000 (25,000 euros).
Volkswagen ID.2all concept
Volkswagen ID.2all concept
Volkswagen ID.2all concept
VW’s future lineup includes nine new models by 2027, with the ID.2all and entry-level EV leading the charge. The availability of these models in markets like North America remains uncertain. Green Car Reports has reached out to Volkswagen of America for clarification, especially in light of the recent cancellation of the ID.7.
Volkswagen has not disclosed the production location for these new European models, although reports suggest Spain is a likely candidate. Meanwhile, the Wolfsburg plant will remain the heart of VW’s operations as it transitions to EVs, with plans to move Golf production to Mexico to accommodate the next-generation electric Golf and upcoming electric T-Roc crossover.
Back in 2019, VW set ambitious targets for its EV sales, aiming for 15 million EVs across 50 models globally by 2028, with a strong focus on Europe, North America, and China. A recent $5.8 billion investment and collaboration with Rivian in electrical architecture and software could pave the way for future mass-market EVs, including small cars.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group electrical architecture and software stack
Despite facing challenges like supply chain issues and evolving market dynamics, VW remains committed to its electrification goals. The company has sold over 1.35 million ID vehicles globally since 2019, with 383,100 EV sales in the previous year.