Volkswagen unveils ID. EVERY1 show car, production version set to launch around 20,000 euros

German automaker Volkswagen has presented a world premiere of a new all-electric show car called the ID. EVERY1. This new entry-level Volkswagen BEV model will evolve into a production version soon and is expected to start at an MSRP of 20,000 euros ($21,500).

Despite its past follies in EV development, particularly on the software side, Volkswagen continues to demonstrate a steeled focus on electrification and expanding its “ID” lineup of BEVs. The automaker’s flagship ID.4 has found success in Europe and the US and has since been joined by additional models such as the ID.3 and ID.Buzz van—another fan favorite (aside from the decision not to offer a camper variant… huge miss, guys).

In addition to those production models on the market, Volkswagen has previewed other BEVs in its pipeline, including the ID.2all and an SUV variant, all part of the brand’s goal to deliver nine new models by 2027, four of which will sit atop VW’s new FWD MEB platform.

One of those new models in the pipeline is Volkswagen’s most compact and affordable BEV to date. In concept form, Volkswagen calls this model the ID. EVERY1, nodding at its affordability and small size in which most everyone can use it… as long as you live in Europe.

To date, we’ve only seen sketches of the ID. EVERY1 and confirmation from Volkswagen that the production version will start at around 20,000 euros. The German automaker echoed those plans during a global premiere event for the ID. EVERY1 in Germany today. Check out the full video below.

Volkswagen ID.EVERY1 set to hit production in 2027

Per a detailed press release from Volkswagen today, the ID. EVERY1 show car makes its global debut as a sporty, compact show car that offers a preview of the production version, slotted to launch sometime in 2027.

The production version will follow the ID.2all, which should arrive in Europe as early as 2026 and is expected to start at around 25,000 euros ($27,000). Both the Volkswagen ID.2all and ID. EVERY1 (official production name pending) will launch as part of a new “Electric Urban Car Family” designed in Europe, for Europe and will feature the automakers FWD MEB platform technology.

The release did not mention software, but considering that vital component for EV success has been a hurdle for the brand, we’d expect at least some of Rivian’s technology to make its way into these Euro models following a $5.8 billion partnership announced last summer. According to Volkswagen Brand CEO Thomas Schäfer, the ID. EVERY1 will help complete a diverse portfolio of electrified models of all sizes for Europe and other markets:

The ID. EVERY1 represents the last piece of the puzzle on our way to the widest model selection in the volume segment. We will then offer every customer the right car with the right drive system—including affordable all-electric entry-level mobility. Our goal is to be the world’s technologically leading high-volume manufacturer by 2030. And as a brand for everyone—just as you would expect from Volkswagen.

Volkswagen shared that the production version of the ID. EVERY1 will be the first model in the entire Group lineup to use a “fundamentally new and particularly powerful software architecture.” Does it start with an “R” and end with an “ivian?” There is no confirmation over here, but that sounds like it! Okay, back to the concept. Here are some brief specs:

• The concept can reach a top speed of 81 mph
• The newly develop FWD motor offers 70kW (94 hp) of power
• The current range is 250 km (155 miles)
• It offers seating for four, plus 10.8 cubic feet (305 liters) of cargo volume
• Its overall length is 3,880mm (152.8 in)
  • It’s longer than the VW Up! (41.7 in/3,600 mm) but shorter than the ID.2all (159.4 in/4050 mm)

Looking ahead, Volkswagen said it intends to offer the public a more robust preview of its new “Electric Urban Car Family,” including the ID. EVERY1 and ID.2all this coming fall. For now, here’s a closer look at the ID. EVERY1 show car.