News from Volkswagen is that the company will postpone the large-scale production of its upcoming low-cost electric car based on the Volkswagen ID. 2 all. The new compact electric car was originally planned for serial production in 2025, but will be delayed until May 2026, according to the German newspaper Auto motor und sport.
The reason Volkswagen is delaying the cheaper model is, sadly enough, a consequence of weaker Euro 7 regulations. European car manufacturers had expected that small cars with internal combustion engines would not be profitable towards the end of this decade, writes Auto motor und sport. After the EU let up on the rules, car manufacturers can continue to produce small fossil fuel cars without costly upgrades that would make them unprofitable.
However, Volkswagen is still expected to show off the production model based on the concept ID 2all next year. Small-scale production will also be started. The new electric car has been given a target price of 25,000 euros to meet the demand for cheaper electric cars.
The delay could put other manufacturers ahead of Volkswagen. The Stellantis Group will start deliveries of its new cheaper electric car Citroen e-C3 this year, with a cost from 23,300 euros. Other low-cost models within the Stellantis Group are also in the making.
