VW Considering Launching Three EV Platforms To Underpin Up To 30 Models

Volkswagen is considering launching as many as three dedicated electric vehicle platforms and a wrath of new efficient models as it tries to bounce back from the diesel emissions scandal.

As part of the German firm’s ‘Strategy 2025‘ plan, these three platforms could lead to the creation of up to 30 electric models across the Volkswagen Group’s various arms. These platforms would all be modular in design, allowing one to be used by a multitude of cars with different body styles and varying wheelbases, says Automotive News.

At this stage, only one of these platforms has been confirmed for production. Dubbed MEB (Modular Electric Toolkit), this architecture made its debut earlier in the year in the award-winning Volkswagen Budd-e Concept.

This model will bring the MEB platform into production later this decade and potentially become the world’s first all-electric minibus (unless Tesla beats VW to the punch).

The Budd-e’s setup saw the lithium ion battery pack stored in the model’s floor powering electric motors at the front and rear. With quick-charging capabilities, the battery pack in concept form can propel the Budd-e for some 233 miles (374 km). By the time production commences, range could increase further.

It remains to be seen when and if the two other electric platforms will be given the green light but a full announcement can be expected shortly.