cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/12053856
cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/12053855
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Volkswagen has yet to reveal details, but the €20,000 EV is expected to use the same 37 kWh LFP battery as the base ID. Polo and ID. Cross to keep costs down.
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According to Spanish auto magazine Autofácil, Volkswagen could manufacture the €20,000 EV in Spain, although Volkswagen has yet to confirm a production site.
The Group currently produces the ID. Polo and Cupra Raval at its Martorell plant, while the ID. Cross and Skoda Epiq are manufactured at the Navarra plant, both in Spain.
Volkswagen’s new Electric Urban Car Family is off to a promising start, securing nearly 150,000 orders after series production began in June.
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For comparison: The most affordable EVs in Europe have price tags between €18,000 and €20,000, with Romanian car manufacturer Dacia being the most affordable.
Dacia is just assembling Chinese cars in Slovenia.