When Volkswagen unveils its ID.1 electric car next month, it will tackle a persistent problem in the electric vehicle market – price. Starting at €20,000, this is Volkswagen’s most affordable electric car to date. “This is the Champions League of automobile manufacturing,” says Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer. While the statement sounds bold, Volkswagen’s track record shows promise. The company has sold 1.35 million electric cars since 2019, with 383,100 sold just last year. The ID.1’s technical features deserve attention. Its basic battery option of 38 kWh works for city driving, while the larger 58 kWh battery offers 279 miles of … Continue reading Volkswagen’s €20K ID.1: Affordable EV with 279-Mile Range Challenges Market Norms