Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.Every1, a new concept vehicle designed as an affordable, entry-level electric city car for the European market.
Positioned as the successor to the Volkswagen Up, the ID.Every1 aims to provide an accessible EV option while incorporating modern technology and design elements.
The ID.Every1 is equipped with a newly developed electric motor producing 94 horsepower, allowing for a top speed of 81 mph. While official battery details have not been disclosed, Volkswagen suggests the vehicle will offer a range of at least 155 miles.
This places it competitively within the market, alongside models like the Dacia Spring, which has a 140-mile range and 44 horsepower, and the Leapmotor T03, which offers 165 miles of range with 94 horsepower.
With a compact yet sturdy design, the ID.Every1 follows the trend of many urban EVs. It features large LED headlights, illuminated front and rear badging, and 19-inch alloy wheels. The axles have been pushed outward to maximize interior space, and the rear C-pillar design is inspired by the first-generation Volkswagen Golf.
Volkswagen’s head of design, Andreas Mindt, described the ID.Every1 as both “bold yet accessible,” with a friendly appearance highlighted by its dynamic lighting elements.
Measuring 3,880mm in length, 1,490mm in height, and 1,816mm in width, the ID.Every1 sits between the Volkswagen Up and Polo in size. Inside, the car follows the minimalist design language of Volkswagen’s ID lineup, featuring a large central touchscreen along with physical buttons for climate control and volume adjustments.
The cabin includes a two-spoke steering wheel, a sliding center console similar to the ID.Buzz, and a modular panel for the front passenger, allowing for attachments like a tablet. The car also offers a 305-liter trunk, which is 54 liters larger than the Volkswagen Up.
The ID.Every1 is expected to enter production by 2027, with a starting price of approximately £17,000 ($22,000). Volkswagen has stated that the delay until 2027 is necessary to reduce battery costs, ensuring the vehicle remains affordable.
The ID.Every1 will also be the first Volkswagen model to feature software developed in collaboration with US-based EV company Rivian. This new system is designed to simplify the vehicle’s electronic architecture, reducing wiring complexity and overall weight.
Volkswagen is planning to introduce a total of eight affordable EVs by 2027, including the ID.2, which is expected to launch in 2026 at a slightly higher price of £21,000 ($26,965). The company aims to strengthen its position in the growing European EV market, where competition from Chinese manufacturers and other European automakers is intensifying.
Volkswagen’s move to offer a $22,000 EV aligns with broader trends in the European market, where demand for budget-friendly electric cars is rising. Currently, only a few models, such as the Dacia Spring and Leapmotor T03, are available for under 20,000 euros ($21,580). However, 11 new models under 25,000 euros are expected to launch this year, including the Renault R5, Fiat Grand Panda, and Hyundai Inster.
Despite previous talks, Volkswagen and Renault were unable to reach an agreement on jointly producing an affordable EV version of Renault’s Twingo, leaving Renault to proceed with its own model for a 2026 release.
