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06-03-2025
- Automotive
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Volkswagen's cheapest EV ever is the first to use Rivian software
Volkswagen's ultra-cheap EV called the ID EVERY1 — a small four-door hatchback revealed Wednesday — will be the first to roll out with software and architecture from Rivian, according to a source familiar with the new model. The EV is expected to go into production in 2027 with a starting price of 20,000 euros ($21,500). A second EV called the ID.2all, which will be priced in the 25,000 euro price category, will be available in 2026. Both vehicles are part of the automaker's new category of electric urban front-wheel-drive cars that are being developed under the "Brand Group Core" that makes up the volume brands in the VW Group. And both vehicles are for the European market. The EVERY1 will be the first to ship with Rivian's vehicle architecture and software as part of a $5.8 billion joint venture struck last year between the German automaker and U.S. EV maker. The ID.2all is based on the E3 1.1 architecture and software developed by VW's software unit Cariad. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. VW didn't name Rivian in its reveal Wednesday, although there were numerous nods to next-generation software. Kai Grünitz, member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management responsible for technical development, noted it would be the first model in the entire VW Group to use a "fundamentally new, particularly powerful software architecture." "This means the future entry-level Volkswagen can be equipped with new functions throughout its entire life cycle," he said. "Even after purchase of a new car, the small Volkswagen can still be individually adapted to customer needs." Sources who didn't want to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to TechCrunch that Rivian's software will be in the ID EVERY1 EV. TechCrunch has reached out to Rivian and VW and will update the article if the companies respond. The new joint venture provides Rivian with a needed influx of cash and the opportunity to diversify its business. Meanwhile, VW Group gains a next-generation electrical architecture and software for EVs that will help it better compete. Both companies have said that the joint venture, called Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, will reduce development costs and help scale new technologies more quickly. The joint venture is a 50-50 partnership with co-CEOs. Rivian's head of software, Wassym Bensaid, and Volkswagen Group's chief technical engineer, Carsten Helbing, will lead the joint venture. The team will be based initially in Palo Alto, California. Three other sites are in development in North America and Europe, the companies have previously said. "The ID. EVERY1 represents the last piece of the puzzle on our way to the widest model selection in the volume segment," Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand and head of the Brand Group Core, said in a statement. "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." The Volkswagen ID EVERY1 is just a concept for now — and with only a few details attached to the unveiling. The concept vehicle reaches a top speed of 130 km/h (80 miles per hour) and is powered by a newly developed electric drive motor with 70 kW, according to Volkswagen. The German automaker said the range on the EVERY1 will be at least 250 kilometers (150 miles). The vehicle is small but larger than VW's former UP! vehicle. The company said it will have enough space for four people and a luggage compartment volume of 305 liters.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volkswagen ID EVERY1 Concept Previews An Adorable $22,000 Electric Hatchback
Volkswagen sells just two electric cars here in the United States. There's the ID 4 crossover that introduced our market to the brand's new lineup EVs, and the recently introduced retro-styled ID Buzz minivan. Neither are really an entry-level model, and it doesn't look as if that lack of a small and affordable EV will change anytime soon for us here in America. In Europe things are different as the brand has a larger lineup of EVs ranging from the small ID 3 to the ID 7 sedan (which we were gonna get) and ID 7 Tourer. That EV lineup will expand soon as the brand is previewing an upcoming small urban EV with an adorable new concept called the ID EVERY1. Read more: The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Is The Crossover To End All Crossovers No matter what angle you view the ID EVERY1 from, it's cute. And it's seriously tiny. At just 152.8 inches long, it's 16 inches shorter than a current eighth-generation GTI and 15 inches shorter than the smallest EV the brand sells in Europe, the ID 3. Its 58.7 inch height and 71.5 inch width make it about an inch taller and wider than the GTI, though. At the front, there's distinctive LED headlights and DRLs with a stylized grille panel in the center. VW says the lights are capable of entry and exit animations, which are emphasized by the smile-like design of the lower front and rear bumpers. Big 19-inch wheels fill the wheel arches, while the body adheres to da Vinci's "golden ratio" with a 2/5:3/5 split between the windows and the ID EVERY1's body surfaces. The black window surround is also a nod to the original GTI and the Up! city car, and the golden ratio approach also helped make the rear window of the ID EVERY1 flatter than the bumper below it. More design magic includes a "flying roof concept" that resulted in the center part of the roof that runs the length of the car being lower than the outer surfaces, and the rear center brake light being integrated into the VW badge. Volkswagen says both of these design elements help with aerodynamics and range. The interior of the ID EVERY1 is simple but not minimalist or boring. There's a two-spoke squircle steering wheel with square controls for various functions. The square design of those buttons is also mimicked elsewhere like on the mirror adjustment controls, the driver's door and on a small removable bluetooth speaker that's set between the seats. Behind the steering wheel VW opted for an integrated display set into the dash rather than a typical freestanding gauge housing. Aside from that, there's the usual center infotainment display that dominates the dash. There are two unique features of the interior that hopefully make it to production. One is the front passenger side of the dash, which VW designed to be variable. For instance, someone sitting there could snap a tablet into a built-in rail, or attach a shelf that VW says could be used as a table, which is brilliant if you want to eat in the car or get some work done. The second and most unique interior feature is the center console. In addition to being a normal armrest, it's built on rails and can slide fore and aft. Integrated shelves can be deployed for use by front and rear passengers, mimicking a feature found on the ID Buzz. The ID EVERY1 is built on an updated version of Volkswagen's modular MEB platform, which will be shared with production versions of the ID 2all and the ID Concept GTI. A newly developed electric motor sends 94 horsepower to the ID EVERY1's front wheels, which VW says is enough to propel the ID EVERY1 to an 81-mph top speed. While there's no word on the size of the battery in this thing, VW says it has "at least" 155 miles of range. Including the ID EVERY1, Volkswagen is bringing nine new models to market by 2027, four of which are EVs that will ride on this new MEB platform. The first of these models to go on sale will be the ID 2all in 2026, which will be an entry into Europe's €25,000 class. The ID EVERY1 will go into production in 2027 with a target price of €20,000, or just under $22,000. Both form VW's new Urban Car Family, a push by the automaker to offer more vehicles in the high volume segment. Kai Grünitz, member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management, says the ID EVERY1 represents VW's commitment to putting people first by offering something for everyone. "For future models, we talk about Customer Defined Vehicles. The ID. EVERY1 shows that we are putting our customers, their wishes, interests and preferences at the centre of vehicle development more consistently than ever," Grünitz said. There's no word on whether or not the ID EVERY1 will come to the U.S. but it's doubtful, especially considering its small size. It's a shame too, since VW could really use a cheap EV here in States. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
