Without doubt, September 9 2019, is Volkswagen's night as the brand launches to market the long-awaitedand introduces its new brand identity. The new VW logo is "flat (2D), open, high-contrast, simple and flexible to use, and highly recognisable in digital media!"The VW ID.3 just took the stage. The presentation focuses on the model's design mentioning the honey-comb pattern in the place of the front grille, which is a reference to sustainability, the big wheels, which make the vehicle look compact on the outside, a single line that defines the profile, and a huge panoramic roof with a nice rear spoiler that simply blends with the back. The overall look is modern, minimalist, yet welcoming and friendly.At series production launch, the ID.3 will be available with three battery size options. The basic variant has a usable energy content of 45 kWh and enables an electrically powered range of up to 330 kilometres (as per WLTP). The entry price for this ID.3 version is under €30,000. Alongside this is a battery variant with 58 kW, which enables the ID.3 to achieve a range of up to 420 km (as per WLTP). The energy content of the largest battery is 77 kWh, and its electric range is up to 550 kilometres (as per WLTP). Thanks to its fast charging capability, it is possible to charge the ID.3 sufficiently for a range of around 290 kilometres (WLTP) within 30 minutes, using a charging output of 100 kW.The first edition - the ID.3 1st - has a 58 kWh battery which is driven by an electric motor at the rear axle. It generates 150 kW and delivers a maximum torque of 310 newton metres, facilitating a maximum speed of 160 km/h for this 5-door vehicle. The ID.3 1st is priced at under €40,000. It will be offered in three fixed configurations that are geared towards typical customer preferences. In addition, the paintwork colour and the vehicle interior's colour can be selected.The basic version of the ID.3 1st includes a navigation system, a DAB+ digital radio, seat heating and steering wheel heating, armrests at the front, a Mode 2 charging cable and 18-inch light-alloy wheels. The ID.3 1st Plus additionally features a rear view camera system, ACC Adaptive Cruise Control and the Kessy Advanced keyless access locking and starting system. The vehicle interior of the ID.3 1st Plus also includes design seats, a centre console with two USB-C connections and ambient lighting. Forming part of the exterior equipment scope are tinted windows, the exterior Style package in silver, matrix LED headlights, matrix side lights, brake lights, turn indicators and tail light clusters as well as 19-inch light-alloy wheels. The top-of-the-range version, the ID.3 1st Max , also includes an augmented reality (AR) head-up display, the Beats sound system, a large panorama sliding/tilting glass roof as well as 20-inch light-alloy wheels. This equipment scope is supplemented by a lane keeping system with Emergency Assist, a lane change system, telephony featuring contactless high-voltage battery charging and comfort seats.

Detailed Volkswagen ID.4 price and specifications - range, battery capacity, efficiency, electric motor, dimensions Volkswagen has announced the ID.4 a few days ago and has already started accepting pre-orders for the first model to be market-available - the ID.4 first. In fact, there are three trims of the model, so here are their details specifications and prices. Volkswagen ID.4 1st Max / ID.4 Pro Performance 1st Max The Volkswagen ID.4 1st Max is also known as ID.4 Pro Performance 1st Max. In Germany, this vehicle costs EUR...

Volkswagen ID.4 is unveiled - the first all-electric Volkswagen SUV in America Volkswagen America has unveiled the Volkswagen ID.4 - the first all-electric Volkswagen SUV in America. True to its core brand, VW says it wants "to make EVs accessible for the millions, not just the millionaires." The ID.4 will go by this rule by being "reliable, smart, affordable." The ID.4 will be produced at the Zwickau factory with a net carbon-neutral balance. The ID.4 can be reserved today starting with a...

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...

SEAT unveils the all-electric 2021 Cupra El Born, invests 5 billion euros in R&D by 2025 SEAT has unveiled the all-electric 2021 Cupra El Born based on the MEB platform. Unfortunately, there are no detailed specifications. The only certain thing is a 77 kWh battery version of the model (we suppose there will be other versions as well). Even the rear-mounted electric motor's power has not been unveiled. The targeted driving range is 500 km (~310 mi). The 0-50 km/h acceleration is 2.9 s. The 2021 Cupra El...

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...