Volkswagen CEO Thomas Shafer tells Autocar that the company plans to introduce two entry level EVs and a small crossover electric car.
, Volkswagen Brand CEO Thomas Schäfer said a crossover version of the popular ID.3 hatchback is on the way as the company looks to capitalize on the exploding small SUV market.
Schäfer also said Volkswagen will introduce two versions of its highly anticipated entry level electric car, which will start at around £20,000. He described the upcoming duo as “a small car and a sporty crossover variant.” They will be similar in size to the current Volkswagen Polo and Volkswagen T-Cross, both of which rely on a tried and trueThese new cars will be among ten new electric cars to be launched by 2026, including updates to some existing models.
“In each segment we compete in, we want to live up to our Leading Volume motto: do less but get it right,” Shäfer said. His interview withcomes on the 100th day after he stepped into his new role as Volkswagen Brand CEO, following the elevation of former Porsche chief executivehis motto is “best brand, best team, best results.
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