The New EV from Volkswagen Costs Half as Much as Tesla

The German automaker Volkswagen has now revealed its upcoming electric vehicle project. After being promoted earlier this year, the company has now introduced ID.Every1, their entry-level EV. The ID.Every1's production-spec model, which is now only a pre-production concept, will begin to be sold in Europe in 2027. The Volkswagen Up's spiritual successor, according to the company, is a "from Europe for Europe" model. The German automaker's ID line of electric vehicles will begin with the electric hatchback, which will be positioned beneath the ID.2 All, which is regarded as the battery-powered counterpart of the Polo.

The next ID.Every1 will cost about 20,000 euros (about INR 18.90 lakh), according to Volkswagen. This is about 5,000 euros less than the ID.2 All, which is expected to make its official debut in 2026. The ID.Every1 is more than 100 mm shorter than the ID.2 All, with an overall length of 3,880 mm.

The Real Design will Mostly be Aligned with the Concept

Volkswagen asserts that the final production model will not significantly deviate from the recently unveiled concept. With its blacked-out upper faux grille, big LED headlamps, and contrasting black trim on the lower bumper, the hatchback's front profile conveys a pleasant attitude while its proportions obviously pay respect to the Up. The blacked-out A-pillar produces a smooth wraparound impression for the windscreen, and vertical LED daytime running lights placed at the bumper's corners further accentuate the rounded fascia.

The side profile emphasises a simple and unobtrusive appearance with delicately sculpted wheel arches and no prominent character lines. Volkswagen claims that the goal of this minimalist approach is to produce a style that is "timeless" and "classless." 19-inch wheels and flat door handles are also part of the concept, and the C-pillar design honours the original Golf. The rear end is identical to the front, with a third brake light built into the spoiler and tail lamps and a bumper that are both similarly constructed. Volkswagen claims that the ID.Every1 has a smaller battery and a shorter wheelbase than the ID.2 All, but otherwise has a similar design up to the A-pillars.

Should Musk be Worried?

Without a doubt, Volkswagen will have an advantage against Tesla in this pricing range. The German company has just recently developed a solid-state battery that may solve a significant EV issue that would annoy Tesla. Despite not producing these batteries in-house, Volkswagen has teamed up with QuantumScape, and the two companies have made great strides in bringing this technology to market. The progress has also been quicker than most people could have imagined, despite obstacles.