The Volkswagen Group is increasing its stake in QuantumScape and making an additional investment of up to US$200 million in the US battery specialist. The goal is to drive forward the joint development of solid-state battery technology. In future, solid-state batteries are expected to significantly increase range and shorten charging times further. Solid-state batteries are seen as the most promising technology for...

18 June 2020

As of today, binding orders for the 30,000 models making up the limited 1st Edition of the ID. 3 can be placed from June 17 in most European countries. As a token of thanks for their loyalty to the brand, Volkswagen is offering all pre-bookers wishing to take possession of their ID.3 1st as quickly as possible membership the 1st Mover Club. Delivery of the ID.3 1st to "First Movers" begins in early September. This...

17 June 2020

The Volkswagen ID. Charger goes on sale in eight European countries. Priced at EUR 399, the charger can be used not only or VW's ID. models but also for other EVs with a Type 2 connector. It will be gradually introduced in three versions. All have a charging capacity of up to 11kW, a permanently mounted Type 2 charging cable and integrated DC residual current protection for maximum safety. The two top models - the...

12 June 2020

The Elec reports confirmed information that Volkswagen has sent letters of intent (LOI) to battery makers to buy batteries for its MEB platform. LG Chem, Samsung SDI, SK Innovation, and CATL have expressed their intention to participate in this project, which was named TR5. The industry estimates that the total costs will be around EUR 14.6 billion, which is in line with the European volume of the TR2 project. Up to...

29 May 2020

Last year, Volkswagen and Ford announced a strategic partnership twice - once when VW decided to share its MEB platform with Ford and once again when Ford said it will build an electric car on VW's MEB platform. Yesterday, it became clear that the Volkswagen-Ford global alliance is taking action by announcing three simultaneous projects in electrification. The first is the creation of a Ford EV for Europe, which...

29 May 2020

Volkswagen announced that it will increase its stake in JAC Volkswagen - this the group's joint venture for e-mobility in the Chinese market. Volkswagen will invest around €1 billion for acquiring 50% of JAC and increasing its share in JAC VW from 50% to 75%. This will ensure the group takes over management to pave its way for more electric models and infrastructure. In addition, Volkswagen will invest another €1...

29 May 2020