After Volkswagen unveiled the concept of its most affordable electric car, the ID. EVERY1, a few days ago, the company has now announced that the car will not be manufactured in Germany but at Autoeuropa in Setubal, Portugal.

VW CEO Thomas Schaefer believes that Autoeuropa is one of the most cost-efficient plants in Europe and believes that the ID.1 will play an important role in attracting new customers. In an interview with Autonews, Schaefer said that VW could use Chinese suppliers for various parts, which would reduce costs compared to locally produced components.

The ID. EVERY1 is not the final name of the car. Some rumors say that the most affordable car will be called the ID.1. It will be built on the modular MEB platform, like the ID. 2all, which has not yet entered production, and is expected to debut in 2026. It is 3,880 mm long, which means it is smaller than the ID. 2all (4,050 mm) and the current generation Polo (4,074 mm). The interior has a simple design with a large, centrally located touchscreen, buttons for controlling temperature, heating and sound volume. A removable Bluetooth speaker is located between the driver and front passenger. In front of the passenger is a changeable multi-function panel that can be used to attach various items such as a shelf or a tablet. The four-seater also offers a decent 305 liters of luggage space.

The production version of the ID.1 will hit the market in 2027 and will be powered by a single electric motor with 94 hp, and will have a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). It is not known which battery it will use, but VW promises a range of 250 kilometers.

Source: Autocar