VW launched Ionity with BMW, Daimler, and Ford, but Herbert Diess had an unpleasant experience during a recent trip
Volkswagen wants to become “a software-oriented mobility provider” laying the foundations for its new business model under the Accelerate strategy
VW has also revised the ID.3’s pricing, so now two more variants are eligible for the UK government’s Plug-In Vehicle Grant
The small Greek island of Astypalea will transition to EVs and green energy only
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VW’s Braunschweig factory supplies MEB-based electric vehicles with their battery packs
Pricing for the base VW ID.3, which has a 217-mile range, starts at £28,370, government grant included
Over-the-air updates could allow Volkswagen to offer services like navigation and adaptive cruise control, as drivers need them
The factories will produce batteries that use a newly designed cell which will power 80% of all VW Group EVs by 2030
Michael Jost, one of the key figures behind the electric MEB platform, will leave Volkswagen to make yachts
The Toyota GR Yaris also won the Best Performance Car category
VW says this will ensure all ID. models will be kept at the same software level as new cars throughout their life cycle
The Volkswagen ID.3 Convertible could join the T-Roc Cabriolet in the brand’s range
The base Volkswagen ID.3 Life Pro has a starting price of £28,670 locally
This may look like a Transporter, but the EV is actually likely a test mule for the retrotastic ID.Buzz
This is VW’s second factory after Zwickau to assemble the ID.3 electric hatchback
By pushing a button, the el-Born’s driver will have extra power for a limited amount of time
