ID. Everyone Previews VW's Most Affordable EV | Carscoops

      Sized between the Up! and Polo, Volkswagen's electric concept for the masses, the ID. Every1, boasts a range of over 155 miles.

      Just six hours ago, Chris Chilton reported on the ID. Every1 Concept, which marks VW’s entrance into the expanding €20,000 EV market.

      This subcompact electric vehicle features a single motor producing 94 horsepower and can reach a top speed of 82 mph. The production version is set to launch in 2027, a year after the larger, €25,000 ID.2.

      The affordable EV market in Europe is heating up, with Stellantis’s Fiat and Citroën brands already unveiling their offerings. This week, we reveal Volkswagen’s response with the ID. Every1, currently a concept, but much of its design will carry over to the production model in 2027.

      Expected to retail around €20,000 (£17,000 / $21,000) when available in two years, the Every1 will hit the market one year after the €25,000 (£21,000 / $26,000) production version of the ID. 2all concept introduced in 2023. While the 2all is sized between the current Golf and the recently discontinued Polo, the Every1 falls between the Polo and the Up!, which was also recently phased out.

      The Every1 has a length of 3,880 mm (152.8 inches), compared to 3,600 mm (141.7 inches) for the Up! and 4,074 mm (160.4 inches) for the Polo. Volkswagen assures that the interior space will be on par with the Polo, and the 305-liter trunk capacity is between what the two former combustion models could offer.

      One of the keys to the Every1’s efficient use of space is the new MEB front-wheel-drive platform (current single-motor MEB ID vehicles are rear-wheel drive). It includes a compact electric motor at the front generating 94 hp (95 PS / 70 kW), and while VW hasn’t provided a 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) acceleration time, the performance is expected to be sprightly, despite the electronically capped 82 mph (130 km/h) top speed.

      Details about the battery size remain undisclosed, but given the claimed range of 155 miles (250 km), it likely has less than a 40 kWh capacity. This may not seem extensive, but it should suffice for most users, considering the Every1’s focus on urban driving, and it is a crucial factor that allows VW to price it at slightly more than half the cost of the cheapest ID.3.

      Strong design with classic elements

      The new ID model, along with the upcoming ID. 2all and its crossover variant, introduces a fresh, more robust design philosophy that departs from the styles established by the ID.3 and ID.4. The front-wheel-drive platform not only contributes to cost savings but also enhances the vehicle's aesthetic, making even the most economical member of the EV lineup appear stylish and upscale.

      The vehicle's front-end design, reminiscent of the Lone Ranger's mask, resembles elements of the new Ford Capri (an ID.5 derivative) or the aging Suzuki Ignis, but is more aesthetically pleasing here, harmonizing well with the sleek profile and athletic stance. VW highlights the straight window line, reminiscent of early Golf designs, steering clear of fleeting design fads that may appear outdated in a few years.

      The black glass rear hatch nods to the Up!, yet where that vehicle appeared tall and narrow, the Every1 boasts a wider, more muscular look, amplified by prominent fenders wrapping around 19-inch wheels and a distinct skateboard-like indentation in the rear bumper, giving it an overall mature appearance.

      Returning to traditional dashboards and buttons

      The same refreshing design approach applies to the interior, which we hope will be carried over to the production model. The layout, particularly the long, flat dashboard, creates a sense of spaciousness. Interestingly, after several years of featuring freestanding tablet displays in their EVs, VW has opted for a recessed instrument display in the central dashboard. Does anyone else get echoes of the 1991 Honda Prelude, or is it just me?

      A robust, squircle-shaped steering wheel is equipped with numerous physical buttons, and additional buttons for volume, cabin temperature, and seat heating are located in the dashboard's central section. Surprisingly, there is no trace of the rotary dial found in the ID. 2all and later seen in the European Tiguan and Passat.

      Most controls will be integrated into a large tablet touchscreen, debuting VW’s new software platform that allows owner access to additional features months after the car leaves the factory.

      Flexible, minivan-style configuration

      Other new features include a utility rail on the passenger side of the dashboard, allowing passengers to attach items like tablets or even a small table.