The ID.1: Volkswagen's small Stromer for less than 20,000 euros!

The ID.1: Volkswagen's small Stromer for less than 20,000 euros!

Wolfsburg, Deutschland - Volkswagen has presented an exciting vision for an affordable electric car with the ID.EVY1, which is expected to cost 20,000 euros. The vehicle, a study, is to be launched as ID.1 in two years and offers space for four people and a range of at least 250 kilometers. The ID.EVY1 could be a decisive factor in the competition for affordable electric vehicles, since it will address the demand for environmentally friendly mobility at a lower price. According to krone.at , VW shows that traditional automobile manufacturers have also recognized the need to reduce their prices in order to meet the CO2 specifications.

a race for the cheapest electric cars

With ID.1, VW not only turns its market strategy upside down, but also reacts to the competition. The Citroen E-C3 has already introduced an entry-level price of 19,990 euros and offers an alternative option with a low range, while Renault is taking up the well-known design of the 1990s with a new Twingo, which is also said to cost less than 20,000 euros. Dacia plans an even cheaper model, the successor to the Spring, who is aiming for a price of 18,000 euros thanks to the production in Romania. In addition, the Chinese manufacturer BYD plans the introduction of the Seagull in Europe, which could be very attractive with a specified price of less than 15,000 euros.

At the same time, the billing of the costs for the measuring point operation for consumers will become more transparent. As the Federal Network Agency , customers may receive separate invoices from their measuring position operator in the future, especially if modern measuring devices are installed. This new regulation will change the way in which consumers consider the costs of energy and measuring points, and could provide several options for billing - either via regular energy bill or as a separate invoice directly from the measuring position operator.