The ID.1: Volkswagen's small electric car for under 20,000 euros!

The ID.1: Volkswagen's small electric car for under 20,000 euros!

Volkswagen has unveiled an exciting vision for an affordable electric car with the ID.Every1, which is expected to cost 20,000 euros. The vehicle, a study, is scheduled to come onto the market in two years as ID.1 and offers space for four people and a range of at least 250 kilometers. The ID.Every1 could become a game-changer in the affordable electric vehicle race as it will address the demand for environmentally friendly mobility at a lower price. Loud Krone.at VW shows that traditional car manufacturers have also recognized the need to lower their prices in order to meet CO2 targets.

A race for the cheapest electric cars

With the ID.1, VW not only turns its market strategy on its head, but also reacts to the competition. The Citroen e-C3 has already introduced a starting price of 19,990 euros and offers an alternative option with a short range, while Renault is taking up the well-known design of the 1990s with a new Twingo, which will also cost under 20,000 euros. Dacia is planning an even cheaper model, the successor to the Spring, which is aiming for a price of 18,000 euros thanks to its manufacture in Romania. In addition, the Chinese manufacturer BYD is planning to introduce the Seagull in Europe, which could be very attractive with a stated price of less than 15,000 euros.

At the same time, the billing of costs for metering point operation will become more transparent for consumers. As the Federal Network Agency explains, customers may be able to receive separate invoices from their metering point operator in the future, especially if modern metering equipment is installed. This new regulation will change the way consumers view the costs of energy and meter operation and could provide multiple billing options - either through the regular energy bill or as a separate bill directly from the meter operator.