The Volkswagen Group Has Made Clear Its Commitment To Electric Vehicles: A EUR 60 Billion Vision!
Volkswagen (VW), the German automotive manufacturer has come a long way since the emissions scandal in 2015, popularly referred to as ‘Dieselgate’ or ‘Emissionsgate’.
VW has now committed to launching up to 75 new pure electric models over the next ten years, a significant increase from the 50 models, originally envisioned. In addition, the automotive manufacturer will also roll out 60 plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). Volkswagen already sells the following hybrid vehicles in the UK: Golf GTE, Passat GTE and Passat GTE Estate.
The total investment initially committed to the ‘electrification dreams’ was EUR 30 billion by 2023, which has now been increased to a whopping EUR 60 billion. The funding has been approved by the Board and is expected to be used between 2020 to 2024. VW aims to sell up to 26 million all-electric vehicles.
The fast-selling Volkswagen ID.3 electric car is the start of the realisation of the Volkswagen zero-emission electric driving vision, and part of the VW ID. Family of electric vehicles. Other all-electric models in the ID. Family include the ID.4 electric SUV, ID. Space Vizzion, ID. Buzz, ID. Vizzion, ID.Buggy, ID.R (motorsports) and E-Bugster.
The ID. Crozz is an all-electric crossover based on the VW MEB platform. The battery-electric vehicle (BEV) combines the strength of an SUV with the elegance of a coupe.
- The ID. Crozz prototype was unveiled at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show (April). The ID. Crozz II was shown at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show (September). The production model was expected to be launched for sale in late 2020.
- The all-wheel drive battery-electric vehicle (BEV) is expected have an 83 kWh lithium-ion battery with an expected range up to 310 miles (NEDC) on a single charge.
- The pure electric SUV is expected to have a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph) and a power output of 225 kW (300 bhp).
- The eco-friendly electric crossover is expected to be priced around US$ 40,000 (£30,000). The pricing strategy is expected to increase the ‘mass-market appeal’ of the EV.
- The production model of the ID.Crozz has been spotted testing on roads, with production potentially at VW’s Emden factory in Germany.
Battery And Range
- Battery capacity: 83 kWh
- Battery type: lithium-ion
- Range (NEDC): 310 miles
- Capable of rapid charging (expected to charge up to 80% within 30 minutes)
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