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VW's switch to Electric will be spearheaded by their ID project kicked off by a golf sized hatchback, actual market name not yet known.
Last week VW showed off prototypes to a bunch of journo's so expect a few stories this week (including a fully charged episode hopefully) .
https://electrek.co/2018/12/14/vw-electric-hatchba...
Some 'facts'
Priced like a golf diesel
Q3 2019 Euro launch timeframe (assume it will be into 2020 before real quantities)
Passat space, golf dimenions
3 battery options ( 48, 55, 62kwh) - seems a slim range?
WLTP 330-550km
125kw charge speeds
~125Kw starting end power, sub 8s to 100kph
Looks wise they have kept it close to the concept car so far , shorter wheelbase, actual wing mirrors, little fatter looking rear, less sloped screen but it looks close enough.
If they can produce enough of them and they meet the efficiency and price points it'll shift plenty. Directly up against the 60kwh leaf, Kona and model 3/Y(eventually ..).
Last week VW showed off prototypes to a bunch of journo's so expect a few stories this week (including a fully charged episode hopefully) .
https://electrek.co/2018/12/14/vw-electric-hatchba...
Some 'facts'
Priced like a golf diesel
Q3 2019 Euro launch timeframe (assume it will be into 2020 before real quantities)
Passat space, golf dimenions
3 battery options ( 48, 55, 62kwh) - seems a slim range?
WLTP 330-550km
125kw charge speeds
~125Kw starting end power, sub 8s to 100kph
Looks wise they have kept it close to the concept car so far , shorter wheelbase, actual wing mirrors, little fatter looking rear, less sloped screen but it looks close enough.
If they can produce enough of them and they meet the efficiency and price points it'll shift plenty. Directly up against the 60kwh leaf, Kona and model 3/Y(eventually ..).
How big would a golf size car be??
Its a good entry into the market for VW, it wont quite match the model 3 for range , esp with a quick top up charge, but it should be as cheap or cheaper and appeal to the golf/German fans. VW have always positioned the golf to the group who first bought them way back, this should appeal to them well.
Remember there is a SUV ID coming shortly after this
Its a good entry into the market for VW, it wont quite match the model 3 for range , esp with a quick top up charge, but it should be as cheap or cheaper and appeal to the golf/German fans. VW have always positioned the golf to the group who first bought them way back, this should appeal to them well.
Remember there is a SUV ID coming shortly after this
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