Volkswagen plans €20,000 small electric car for 2027

Volkswagen plans to bring a small electric car costing about €20,000 to market in 2027.

The car is based on the ID.

EVERY1 concept and may be called the ID.

Up or ID.

Lupo, but its final name is not confirmed.

It is intended to sit below the ID.

Polo in Volkswagen’s range of compact electric cars.

Volkswagen says it will offer at least 250 kilometres of range, while details such as the battery have not been confirmed.

The car is part of the company’s effort to offer more affordable electric models and compete with Chinese manufacturers such as BYD.

Volkswagen is developing it largely through computer simulations rather than a full prototype, though physical crash tests remain required.

The first complete vehicle is expected during pre-series production, and the model is due to go on sale in 2027.

Spain is being considered for production, but Volkswagen has not confirmed the site.