Volkswagen has unveiled its concept for the ID. Every1, an entry-level electric vehicle (EV) planned for a 2027 launch with an expected price tag of around €20,000. The German automaker views the ID. Every1 as the next significant stride in “enabling affordable mobility for millions,” a mission initiated with the original VW Beetle and, more recently, the Volkswagen ‘up!’.
“Our ambition was to create something bold yet accessible,” said Andreas Mindt, head of design at Volkswagen. “The ID. Every1 has a self-assured appearance but remains likeable – thanks to details such as the dynamic front lights and the ‘smiling’ rear. These design elements make it more than just a car: they give it character and an identity that people can relate to.”
While not the first affordable EV concept from Volkswagen—the company previously announced plans for the ID. 2all in early 2023—the ID. Every1 is slated to be VW’s first venture into the €20,000 price bracket, following the ID. 2all’s anticipated debut in 2026 at a €25,000 price point.
Both the ID. 2all and ID. Every1 will be part of Volkswagen’s new Electric Urban Car Family and will feature front-wheel drive. The vehicles are under development within the Brand Group Core, which encompasses the volume brands of the wider Volkswagen Group, and will be based on the company’s modular electric drive platform, MEB.
The ID. 2all and ID. Every1 represent only two of nine EVs that Volkswagen plans to launch by 2027. The plan includes two additional EVs built upon the front-wheel-drive MEB platform.
The ID. Every1 will fall within the ‘compact’ car segment. It will measure 3,880mm in length (just 20mm longer than the popular Suzuki Swift) and will reach a top speed of 130km/h. The vehicle will be powered by a newly developed electric drive motor with 70kW (95 PS) and is projected to achieve a range of “at least” 250 kilometers.
The ID. Every1 will also include the company’s “fundamentally new, particularly powerful software architecture,” a first for the Volkswagen Group lineup. This advancement will allow future entry-level Volkswagen models to gain new features throughout the vehicle’s lifespan.
“Even after purchase of a new car, the small Volkswagen can still be individually adapted to customer needs,” the company stated.
The ID. Every1 aligns with the “Future Volkswagen” agreement signed with the company’s employee representatives. This agreement aims to combine economic stability, job preservation, and technological leadership in the field of sustainable mobility. It includes a commitment to reduce labor costs by €1.5 billion annually, and a commitment to launch nine new EVs by 2027.
