Volkswagen ID.1: The preview of the new affordable electric car that will arrive in 2027

Volkswagen has revealed the First visual preview of the new ID.1 Its most affordable electric model, which will hit the market in 2027. This vehicle is designed to become an affordable alternative within the electric city car segment and will have an estimated price close to 20.000 EurosWith this bet, the German brand seeks to make the electric mobility in Europe with a product created by and for it.

The ID.1 will be positioned below the upcoming ID.2, another compact model that Volkswagen plans to launch in 2026 from the 25 thousand eurosWhile the ID.2 will seek to position itself in the utility segment, the ID.1 will be aimed at competing directly with models such as the electric Renault Twingo or the consolidated Dacia springThe plan to follow will be clear and concise: to gain a foothold in the market and, in the process, to defeat the tough competition from China.

Design and features of the Volkswagen ID.1

Although Volkswagen has not revealed all the details, the teaser shown reveals a design closer to conventional urban vehicles and far from the futuristic aesthetic that characterizes other models in the ID family. It incorporates elliptical headlights with Full LED lighting., a grill with the illuminated logo and a silhouette reminiscent of traditional compact models. In this way it will be closer to urban models like the Polo…

The dimensions of the ID.1 will be around 3,80 meters in length, offering an optimized interior space for about five occupants. Its interior will be based on a design minimalist and technological, with digital instrumentation and a connected infotainment system. In essence, it should combine technology with reasonable quality so that the market perceives it as "worthy" of being purchased over its Chinese rivals.

Motorization and autonomy

The new ID.1 will be built on the platform MEB Small, a variant of Volkswagen's electric architecture optimized for compact front-wheel drive vehicles. It is expected to offer a single engine with up to 115 HP of power, sufficient for urban use and short trips.

As for its autonomy, Volkswagen aims for a maximum figure close to 300 kilometers, which would place it in the average of current urban electric cars. It will include LFP or lithium-ion technology batteries, providing a balanced relationship between cost and energy efficiency.

Manufacturing and launching

Volkswagen has stated that ID.1 production will take place in Europe, although it has not yet revealed which plant. The brand has indicated that its goal is for this model to be a Affordable, high-quality and cost-effective electric Volkswagen, from Europe for Europe. The Volkswagen ID.1 will have its first debut in March 2025 as a prototype, which will allow us to learn more details about its design and technical configuration.

Its serial production is planned for 2027., consolidating itself as the accessible option within the brand's electric vehicle offering. With this launch, Volkswagen reinforces its electrification strategy with more affordable models. affordable and accessible, seeking to attract a wider audience and compete with other brands in the affordable electric segment. Let's hope they succeed now...

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