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Seven 'VW MEB platform' stories February 2019 - December 2022
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Volkswagen’s next-gen MEB+ platform offers faster charging, 125 miles of added range

Avatar for Scooter Doll Dec 8 2022 - 1:28 pm PT
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Volkswagen Group has shared a progress update outlining the development of its upcoming MEB+ EV platform. What was originally thought to be an upgrade to its current EV platform will actually arrive as the German automaker’s next-generation EV backbone. Volkswagen reaffirmed previous range improvements but also shared new details on upcoming models we can expect to see use this technology in the future. Here’s the latest.

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I spent one week driving the VW ID.4 – here’s how it went [sponsored]

Avatar for Sponsored Post Oct 2 2021 - 10:00 am PT
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Volkswagen partnered with Electrek to test the ID.4 electric crossover for a week. During the development, release, and launch, we’ve covered the ID.4 with great anticipation.

For this sponsored partner post, I test out the ID.4 as a daily driver and road-trip vehicle, taking notice of the comfort, utility, and light off-road capabilities.

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Volkswagen to introduce camo’d ID.5 GTX in September as a ‘near-production concept’

Avatar for Scooter Doll Aug 6 2021 - 8:53 am PT
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Global automaker Volkswagen has shared plans to showcase a version of its upcoming ID.5 GTX crossover SUV coupé next month at the IAA Munich Motor Show. However, this international expo debut comes with a caveat, as Volkswagen’s ID.5 GTX will be showcased as a “near-production concept” wrapped in camouflage.

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Volkswagen ramps up production to 600,000 battery systems per year

Avatar for Scooter Doll Apr 15 2021 - 1:26 pm PT
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Volkswagen Group has announced it is significantly expanding its production of battery systems at its components plant in Braunschweig. The expansion will double the plant’s output and, when fully ramped up, will be able to produce 500,000 MEB battery systems per year. Additionally, the plant will also be able to produce an additional 100,000 battery systems for non-MEB platform models, including some hybrids.

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