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April 17, 2023: Volkswagen unveiled today ID.7 electric sedan that is expected to challenge Tesla's Model 3. The new ID.7 has a range of up to 700km and a charging capacity of about 200 kW. It is expected to be launched in 2023 autumn in China and Europe and in 2024 in North America. “With the ID.7 we are taking the next step in our electric offensive. The limousine offers a high level of comfort and long ranges. Already by 2026, we will offer the widest electric range of all manufacturers in Europe – from the entry-level model for less than 25,000 euros up to the ID.7 as the new top model within the ID. family. Our goal is to achieve an electric car share of 80 per cent in Europe by 2030. As from 2033, Volkswagen will produce only electric vehicles in Europe.”Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars said. “The ID.7 sets new efficiency standards on the basis of the modular electric drive matrix (MEB). We are aiming for a range of up to 700 kilometres in accordance with WLTP. This is made possible by very good aerodynamics and by significantly increased efficiency in the areas of the powertrain and thermal management.” Kai Grünitz, Member of the Brand Board of Management responsible for Development added<ref>https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/17/volkswagen-id7-ev-range.html | |||
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April 12,2023: Volkswagen brand's CEO Thomas Schaefer said that their EV which will arrive in 2025, the ID.2 will be profitable at the €25,000/$27,500 price. He said that they expect not less than 6% profit margin from it. Unlike Tesla which uses round cells, Volkswagen's EVs will use Unified cells, which Volkswagen's CEO believes will become the industry standards. Other than ID.2, Volkswagen plans to produce three more EV's(one from CUPRA, one from Skoda and one more from Volkswagen brand), all produced in its two plants in Spain. The two plants will produce 150,000 units each, but can go up to 300,000 units per year. Volkswagen is also working on an even cheaper EV(costing 20,000 euros), which will arrive in 2026-2027 but will not use MEB platform<ref>https://www.autoevolution.com/news/volkswagen-id2-will-be-profitable-at-25000-euros-claims-ceo-thomas-schaefer-213367.html</ref>. | April 12,2023: Volkswagen brand's CEO Thomas Schaefer said that their EV which will arrive in 2025, the ID.2 will be profitable at the €25,000/$27,500 price. He said that they expect not less than 6% profit margin from it. Unlike Tesla which uses round cells, Volkswagen's EVs will use Unified cells, which Volkswagen's CEO believes will become the industry standards. Other than ID.2, Volkswagen plans to produce three more EV's(one from CUPRA, one from Skoda and one more from Volkswagen brand), all produced in its two plants in Spain. The two plants will produce 150,000 units each, but can go up to 300,000 units per year. Volkswagen is also working on an even cheaper EV(costing 20,000 euros), which will arrive in 2026-2027 but will not use MEB platform<ref>https://www.autoevolution.com/news/volkswagen-id2-will-be-profitable-at-25000-euros-claims-ceo-thomas-schaefer-213367.html</ref>. | ||