VW makes new batch of ID.4 1st Edition electric SUVs for the US
VW announced that it is making a new batch of ID.4 1st Edition electric SUVs for the US market after selling out the first batch.
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VW unveils prototype autonomous charging robot for electric cars
VW has unveiled an actual working prototype of an autonomous charging robot for electric cars – something that it has been conceptualizing for years.
Expand Expanding CloseStudy: German dealers refuse to sell ID.3 even as VW talks big on EVs
German VW dealers failed to recommend the brand’s flagship electric car, the ID.3, to secret shoppers with a “suitable driving profile,” according to a new study by Greenpeace. Out of 50 dealers visited, only eight of them (16%) recommended the ID.3, and the percentage was even lower (4%) for customers who didn’t specifically mention they were considering the ID.3.
Expand Expanding CloseVW unveils impressive EV fast-charging station in Arizona desert to test charging at high temperatures
VW is unveiling an impressive electric car fast-charging station in the Arizona desert to test charging at extremely high temperatures.
Expand Expanding CloseVW CEO receives board backing for his aggressive electrification plan
Herbert Diess, the head of the Volkswagen group, forced a vote of confidence over his leadership at Volkswagen after facing some pushbacks due to his more aggressive stance on electric vehicles.
Now Volkswagen’s board confirmed that it is backing him and his team over the aggressive electrification plan.
Expand Expanding CloseVW unveils new 22 kW bi-directional DC charging station for electric vehicles
VW has unveiled a new 22 kW bi-directional DC charging station for electric vehicles that sort of closes the gap between level 2 charging and level 3 DC fast-charging.
Expand Expanding CloseVW CEO reveals ‘Mission T’ to ‘catch up with Tesla’ as he faces vote of confidence
Herbert Diess, the head of the Volkswagen group, has released a blog post discussing his effort to reform the giant automaker, including revealing “Mission T,” his plan to “catch up with Tesla.”
It comes as the executive forced a vote of confidence over his leadership at Volkswagen.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla-powered classic 1966 VW Microbus delivers electric van life and you can win it
A salvaged Tesla powertrain is now powering a classic 1966 VW Microbus for people who want to combine nostalgia with their electric van life.
The electric van is up for grabs in this sweepstakes on Omaze.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla and Volkswagen to compete with new affordable electric cars at ~$25,000 to $30,000
The electric car market is about to be accessible to a lot more people as we’ve now learned that Tesla and Volkswagen, the two market leaders for electric vehicles, have now both greenlit electric car programs that are going to start at ~$25,000 to $30,000.
Expand Expanding CloseVW ID.4 electric SUV gets official EPA range: 250 miles
The VW ID.4 electric SUV has received its official EPA-rated range, and it delivered on the expected 250 miles of range on a single charge.
It is not impressive in terms of efficiency, but VW might be playing safe.
Expand Expanding Close‘It is going to be a race with Tesla’ says VW about new investments in electric cars and self-driving
The Volkswagen Group just announced that it is accelerating its investments in software, electric vehicles, and self-driving technology and it is not shying away from the fact that its goal is to catch up to Tesla.
Expand Expanding CloseVW CEO: a Biden win is better for our global electric car strategy
Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess said today that a Joe Biden win in the US presidential election would boost the German automaker’s efforts to mass-produce electric vehicles globally.
Expand Expanding CloseVW ID.4 Sneak Peek — Will VW’s electric SUV outsell the ID.3?
Obviously the short answer to the question above is yes, as Volkswagen at present has no plans to bring the ID.3 to North America, but what if they did? Would the Europe-friendly ID.3 succeed where the eGolf failed, or will the ID.4 simply be the better fit for the highways of the US and Canada? We recently reviewed the ID.3 and were impressed. Can the ID.4 create the same excitement that its “little brother” has in Europe, and does the Dieselgate scandal still linger in the consciousness of the North American consumer?
Expand Expanding CloseVW CEO tests Tesla Model Y, calls it a VW ‘reference’ car
VW CEO Hebert Diess revealed that after having Elon Musk test drive the ID.3, he himself test-drove the Tesla Model Y, which he says is a “reference” car for the German automaker.
Expand Expanding CloseVW CEO confirms no Tesla deal in the making
VW CEO Hebert Diess put an end to rumors and confirmed that there’s no deal in the making with Tesla.
Expand Expanding CloseVW unveils ID.4 interior with some Tesla inspirations
VW is unveiling the ID.4’s interior today, or at least the electric SUV’s cockpit, and you could easily argue that there are some inspirations from Tesla’s minimalist interior.
Expand Expanding CloseVW files ‘e-Thing’ trademark – hinting at off-road electric vehicle
VW has filed a new trademark for ‘e-Thing’ — hinting at a possible new off-road electric vehicle.
Expand Expanding CloseVW to open ID.4 electric SUV orders in September with $100 deposit
VW has confirmed that it is going with an online reservation with deposit system for the ID.4 electric SUV launch. Orders open next month with a $100 deposit.
Expand Expanding CloseVW starts ID.4 electric SUV production
VW announced today that it started production of its new ID.4 electric SUV at its Zwickau factory in Germany.
Expand Expanding CloseVW is going to develop battery cells for electric cars in the US
Volkswagen announced plans to add electric vehicle engineering at its factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The German automaker mentioned plans to develop cells and battery packs at the US plant.
Expand Expanding CloseVW CEO takes ID.3 Pro Performance electric car on holiday test ahead of deliveries
VW CEO Herbert Diess is taking an ID.3 Pro Performance electric car on a holiday test ahead of the start of deliveries in Europe.
Expand Expanding CloseVW starts selling ID.3 electric car on July 20
VW will start selling the ID.3 — one of the most anticipated new electric cars of the year — on July 20.
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VW delivers 150 ID.3 electric cars to employees for stress test
VW has delivered the first 150 ID.3 electric cars to employees in order to perform some stress testing ahead of customer deliveries.
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Volkswagen confirms plans for R-badged high-performance electric cars
In February, we started getting more hints that Volkswagen plans to build and sell a lineup “ID.R” electric performance cars. Now, Volkswagen executives have confirmed that it’s in the works.