After confirming that the series-production version of the ID.CROZZ will be named ID.4 and shining some light on its launch schedule, Volkswagen is now providing some more details about the vehicle itself. The production version of Volkswagen's first all-electric SUV will go on sale within the next 12 months. This is the second MEB-based model from the brand and the first to go on sale in America. The pre-production of the Chinese VW ID.4 has already begun in the SAIC Volkswagen EV factory as of November 2019. Volkswagen will also ramp up production in its Zwickau factory in Germany. In 2022, the ID.4 will also go into production in America, at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant.Once again, Volkswagen states that the RWD version will go on sale first and will be followed by a powerful, all-wheel-drive two-motor variation soon thereafter. Based on preliminary manufacturer estimates under the EPA test cycle, the ID.4 is expected to offer more than 250 miles of range (500 km WLTP). With its high-energy battery pack in the floor, thewraps a highly aerodynamic exterior around an open-space interior, with a cockpit controlled by touch or voice interactions.The Group expects up to 1.5 million EVs to be built as early as 2025. "We're going to invest 11 billion euros ($12.3 billion) in electromobility, more than any other automaker, with the aim of getting it out of its niche and making it affordable for all," said Brandstätter.

LG Chem is supplying NCM712 batteries to Volkswagen for the ID.4 and Renault for the ZOE LG Chem is starting the production of new anode materials that will increase the range of EVs. These are found in the NCM711 batteries and according to "people familiar with the matter" who spole to The Elec on Monday, LG Chem's factory in Polan has already begun supplying Volkswagen for the ID.4 and Renault for the ZOE with such batteries. It is expected that the NCM712 batteries will replace the NCM622 ones in LG...

Volkswagen begins series production of the ID.4 in Zwickau Volkswagen has announced that the series production of the brand's first all-electric SUV - the Volkswagen ID.4 gets underway in Zwickau. The vehicle will debut in September. Zwickau plays a key role in the system changeover to e-mobility: For the first time, a large car manufacturing plant is being entirely converted to e-mobility, with investments running at some €1.2 billion. All conversion work will be completed...

The Volkswagen ID.4 will be launched in China very soon with a range of 500 km Juergen Stackmann, Member of the Board of Directors at VW Group, took to Linkedin to unveil the company's plans for the Chinese market. Among all else, he paid special attention to the Volkswagen ID.4 confirming that it will bring to the Chinese market "very soon." Here are his words regarding this model and VW's strategy in electromobility: "The ID.4 takes full advantage of the benefits of the modular electric...

Volkswagen upgrades its Chattanooga factory in the USA for assembling and testing EVs Volkswagen has begun expanding its Chattanooga factory in the USA to turn it into its North American center for electric vehicles - not only for assembly but also for engineering the EVs of the future. The first vehicle to be made there is the upcoming Volkswagen ID.4. The site will soon feature a unique, state-of-the-art high-voltage laboratory designed to develop and test electric vehicle cells and battery packs...

IDTechEx: "Revolutionary Solid-state Batteries Will Create a $6 Billion Market in 2030" According to IDTechEx's report "Solid-State and Polymer Batteries 2020-2030: Technology, Patents, Forecasts, Players.", the potential market size for solid-state batteries is expected to grow to over $6 billion by 2030. This is due to various undisputed advantages of solid-state batteries including high safety level, simple pack design, higher energy density. The market demand for solid-state batteries mainly comes...

SK Innovation started the construction of its second EV battery plant in the USA Various Korean media report that the SK Innovation has started the construction of its second EV battery plant in the USA. The site is located in Jackson County, Georgia. The initially planned inauguration event was canceled due to the state of an emergency caused by the Covid-19 spreading. The annual production capacity of the second factory will be around 11.7GWh. Combined with the capacity of the first factory...

Volkswagen increases its stake in QuantumScape for its solid-state battery technology The Volkswagen Group is increasing its stake in QuantumScape and making an additional investment of up to US$200 million in the US battery specialist. The goal is to drive forward the joint development of solid-state battery technology. In future, solid-state batteries are expected to significantly increase range and shorten charging times further. Solid-state batteries are seen as the most promising technology for...

Volkswagen ID.3 1st pre-orders start today, deliveries begin in early September As of today, binding orders for the 30,000 models making up the limited 1st Edition of the ID. 3 can be placed from June 17 in most European countries. As a token of thanks for their loyalty to the brand, Volkswagen is offering all pre-bookers wishing to take possession of their ID.3 1st as quickly as possible membership the 1st Mover Club. Delivery of the ID.3 1st to "First Movers" begins in early September. This...

The Volkswagen ID. Charger goes on sale in eight European countries The Volkswagen ID. Charger goes on sale in eight European countries. Priced at EUR 399, the charger can be used not only or VW's ID. models but also for other EVs with a Type 2 connector. It will be gradually introduced in three versions. All have a charging capacity of up to 11kW, a permanently mounted Type 2 charging cable and integrated DC residual current protection for maximum safety. The two top models - the...

Volkswagen has initialized its TR5 project for EV battery supplies The Elec reports confirmed information that Volkswagen has sent letters of intent (LOI) to battery makers to buy batteries for its MEB platform. LG Chem, Samsung SDI, SK Innovation, and CATL have expressed their intention to participate in this project, which was named TR5. The industry estimates that the total costs will be around EUR 14.6 billion, which is in line with the European volume of the TR2 project. Up to...

Volkswagen-Ford global alliance gets into action, begins with a Ford EV for Europe based on the MEB platform Last year, Volkswagen and Ford announced a strategic partnership twice - once when VW decided to share its MEB platform with Ford and once again when Ford said it will build an electric car on VW's MEB platform. Yesterday, it became clear that the Volkswagen-Ford global alliance is taking action by announcing three simultaneous projects in electrification. The first is the creation of a Ford EV for Europe, which...

Volkswagen increases its stake in JAC VW China - its joint venture for e-mobility Volkswagen announced that it will increase its stake in JAC Volkswagen - this the group's joint venture for e-mobility in the Chinese market. Volkswagen will invest around €1 billion for acquiring 50% of JAC and increasing its share in JAC VW from 50% to 75%. This will ensure the group takes over management to pave its way for more electric models and infrastructure. In addition, Volkswagen will invest another €1...

The Volkswagen ID.3 1st will be available for order from June 17 The Volkswagen ID.3 1st will be available for order from June 17. This was announced on Twitter by Jürgen Stackmann - Member of the Board of Management Volkswagen Passenger Cars for Sales, Marketing and After Sales. He also added that Volkswagen ID.3 1st 1st pre-bookers will be contacted by their local dealer shortly after the order is placed. In right-hand-drive markets, orders will be open about 4 weeks later. The...