Volkswagen's €20K ID.Every1: 155-Mile Range Affordable EV

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Volkswagen's new ID.Every1 concept will launch in 2027 at €20,000 ($21,500), positioning it as the brand's most affordable electric car and among Europe's cheapest EVs.

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At 3.88 meters long, the compact ID.Every1 fits between Volkswagen's discontinued up! (3.60m) and current Polo (4.07m), targeting urban commuters with its practical design.

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The ID.Every1's 70 kW (95hp) electric motor delivers a modest top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) with a driving range of just 250 kilometers (155 miles) per charge.

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Critics question whether €20,000 is truly "affordable," especially when the Dacia Sandero costs under €15,000 and offers more interior space.

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The limited 250km range falls short compared to similarly priced gas cars like the Hyundai i10, which can travel 705km (438 miles) on a full tank.

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Volkswagen partnered with Rivian to develop a new software architecture for the ID.Every1, enabling lifelong updates and feature additions even after purchase.

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Following the €25,000 ID.2all arriving in 2026, the ID.Every1 completes Volkswagen's plan to offer nine new models by 2027, including four EVs—all aimed at European markets.

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Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer describes the ID.Every1 as "the last piece of the puzzle" in their strategy to become "the technologically leading high-volume manufacturer" by 2030.

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