Volkswagen will renew its entire electric vehicle series in 2026
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Volkswagen’s R&D manager Kai Grünitz said in an interview with Autocar at the Los Angeles Auto Show that the renewed design The brand’s return to its roots He said he would represent it. Although Grünitz did not specify which ID models would be updated first or the exact timeline for the launch, industry reports suggest that Volkswagen’s entire electric lineup will be redesigned. It is among the oldest MEB-based models. The ID.3 hatchback and ID.4/ID.5 SUVs will likely be the first models to be updated. Meanwhile, the newer ID.7 sedan may also follow suit, but the retro-styled ID.Buzz van may not receive an overhaul.
Technical improvements will also be made
Beyond design, improved performance, lower battery costs and new functional features Technical improvements such as will also be offered. Grünitz, these developments, new generation SSP (Scalable Systems Platform) He said that he will extend the life cycle of the MEB platform until it comes into operation.
Development of the SSP is also continuing, Grünitz said. This electric car architecture is for the Volkswagen Group is considered the most important long-term architecture, because it is being developed to form the basis of all vehicles, from city cars to supercars.
Volkswagen, Rivian It is very confident in the SSP architecture, with the support of its recent partnership with . Grünitz praised the US-based electric vehicle manufacturer, describing the company as much leaner and faster than traditional automakers and as agile as Chinese automakers. He also praised Rivian’s best-in-class OTA (remote) software updates.
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